
Polk State freshman lands valuable opportunities with NASA, USF & more

Habiba Abouzaid says being a freshman shouldn’t stop anyone. She’s a great example. Within her first year at Polk State College, Abouzaid has developed an impressive resume that includes programs such as the NASA Community…

Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials

Polk State College hosted Welcome Back Socials for faculty and staff on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses. The socials were opportunities to reconnect with colleagues at the start of the new academic year as…

Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety

As part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re-accreditation process, the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has opened a public comment portal to receive comments regarding compliance with CALEA…

Polk State SGA secretary overcomes sickle cell to serve College

Born with sickle cell disease, even the smallest tasks can be big ones for Analicia Williams. Polk State College, however, has been a place where Williams thrives. Recently elected as the Secretary on the Winter…

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 2023-2024 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…

Polk State District Board of Trustees selects leadership for 2023-2024

Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected Teresa V. Martinez as Chair and Cindy Hartley Ross as Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 Academic Year during its August 28, 2023, meeting. The role of…

College Board National Recognition Programs award 13 students from Polk State’s collegiate high schools

Thirteen students across Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.…

Polk State Nursing and Health Sciences programs extend application periods

Polk State College’s Nursing, Radiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs have extended their application periods due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The applications will be open through Friday, September 8, 2023. Prospective applicants can…

Polk State closed Monday for Labor Day

Polk State College will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, September 5. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on September 2. Registration continues…

Resources and support after the storm

As students, faculty, and staff prepare to return to campus after Hurricane Idalia, the College has compiled a list of community resources to assist in recovering from the impacts of the storm. Polk State’s campuses…