Enroll now! Classes start August 10 at Polk State College
Open enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester has started. Classes will begin on August 10. Currently enrolled Polk State students can register for classes in the Polk Portal. Prospective students should submit a free online application to…
Polk State announces important tuition dates for Fall 2026 Semester
With less than three weeks separating us from the start of the Fall 2026 Semester, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for. With classes beginning on Aug. 10, tuition…
Polk State grad aims to revolutionize bathing for patients in care facilities
To honor his late grandmother, Polk State graduate Terrance King has invented a machine intended to revolutionize bathing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. King has created the Clean Box – the first autonomous…
Mission complete: Faculty and staff move into newly renovated Winter Haven Science Building
Built in 1966, the Polk State College Winter Haven Science Building (WSC) is celebrating 60 years with much-needed upgrades intended to benefit students for decades to come. As faculty and staff returned to the building…
Polk State Lakeland Campus closed early 7/17 due to power outage
Polk State Lakeland Campus has closed early on Friday, July 17, 2026, due to a power outage caused by inclement weather. All other locations remain open. Lakeland Electric estimates the power will be restored around 6…
Polk State OTA students “pour with purpose” to continue support of The Mission
The latest initiative in the Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s partnership with The Mission of Winter Haven, a nonprofit that caters to the hungry and homeless, brought people to Downtown Central Park…
Polk State Lakeland Library receives grant for student sensory kits
Polk State College librarians are hoping a small grant will make a big difference in helping students feel more comfortable. In April, the Polk State Lakeland Library received $1,000 to create a circulating collection of…
Polk State celebrates 100% licensure pass rates for all Health Sciences and Nursing programs
Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the Center for Public Safety for achieving 100% licensure pass rates, highlighting the College’s success in preparing workforce-ready graduates to meet…
Born to Soar: First baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital receives Polk State Foundation scholarship
When baby Liam entered the world at 11:44 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches, he became the first baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands…
Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation’s top chapters
Members of Polk State College’s HR Club have raved about its benefits, but if it wasn’t before, the club is officially in elite company. During the SHRM26 Annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County…
