Polk State OTA extends 2026 application deadline through June
The Polk State College Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will extend its 2026 application period through June 30. Polk State OTA’s graduates boasted greater than an 89% three-year aggregate pass rate on the National Board for Certification…
Polk State Foundation scholarship application open through June 15
The Polk State College Foundation’s scholarship application for fall 2026 funding is open June 1 through June 15. This is a secondary application window with limited scholarship availability. Students who were not selected during the…
Polk State art students bring vibrant school spirit to Denison Middle through mural partnership
Polk State College’s mural class has partnered with Denison Middle School to create three vibrant, school-spirited pieces that are transforming the hallways and building bridges between college and community. The collaboration provided Polk State students…
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Women’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State Athletics 2025-26 in review: Men’s superlatives
It was another exciting year for Polk State Athletics. Throughout the course of the athletic year, however, there were players, moments and performances that stood out above the rest. As Polk State looks forward to…
Polk State’s Empower to Employ Program for students with intellectual disabilities awards industry certifications
Polk State College recently celebrated a major milestone for its Empower to Employ Program as its first cohort of students with intellectual disabilities successfully completed their second round of industry certifications, bringing them one step…
Open enrollment for the Fall 2026 Semester has started 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 encourages preparedness ahead of 2026 hurricane season
The 2026 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a below average…
Summer hours in effect for some Polk State services
The Summer 2026 Semester is underway at Polk State College and some of the College’s resources and services will have shorter hours or are closed until the fall. Beginning this week, the Polk State Bookstore, located…
Polk State closed May 25 in honor of Memorial Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, May 25, 2026, in honor of Memorial Day. Saturday classes will meet on Saturday, May 23. Additionally, registration will continue for summer classes that start on June…
