Polk State grad combines two loves by creating music for video games
A Polk State College alumnus and recent graduate from Florida State University, Wood Simon has been making music for video games since he was in high school. His gaming list, however, continues to grow. Simon…
Polk State Criminal Justice online students get “murder boxes” delivered for hands-on training at home
Students may expect deliveries of textbooks and school supplies leading up to the start of the semester, but for Polk State College’s Criminal Justice students, they also receive “murder boxes.” Filled with blood spatter, broken…
Polk Portal will be down for maintenance 12:30 a.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday
The Polk Portal will undergo scheduled maintenance on Thursday, September 19, between 12:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. During this time, individuals will not be able to access student academic and financial accounts, including class registration…
Polk State bolsters Study Abroad as program makes full return since pandemic
Polk State College has long prided itself on providing students with study abroad opportunities to boost cross-cultural awareness and prepare them for employment within the globally connected workforce. This 2024-2025 Academic Year, the Study Abroad…
Polk State celebrates growing enrollment as registration continues for Fall 2024 Semester
Polk State College is celebrating a 3.7% increase in enrollment for the Fall 2024 Semester compared to this time last year, and enrollment is still taking place for eight-week classes that will start on October…
Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and note…
Polk State College to host pair of open house events in October
Polk State College will host open house events on the Winter Haven Campus on Oct. 15 and the Lakeland Campus on Oct. 22. Prospective students and families are invited to tour campuses, meet faculty and…
Notice of scheduled Polk Portal maintenance – Thursday, September 5
The Polk Portal will be undergoing scheduled maintenance to resolve an issue with non-English language settings which was causing errors for students during registration. As a result, users may experience service disruptions from 12:30 a.m.…
Polk State Education Program to hold open house-style events on both campuses this fall
The Polk State College Education Program will offer a “TEACH Night” on each campus during the Fall 2024 Semester. The events will allow those interested to receive more information about the program. The first of…
Polk State Athletics releases second annual Digital Yearbook
The 2023-24 Academic Year was a prosperous one for Polk State Athletics. With the new athletics year underway, it’s not too late to relive the magic of last year with the release of the second…