Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for their achievements and inspirational words
Students Petal McKenley and Nehemiah Charles were honored Wednesday during Polk State College’s 17th annual MLK Celebration as this year’s recipients of MLK Dream the Dream scholarships. They were recognized for their academic achievements, community…
Polk State will be closed Monday for MLK Day
Polk State College will be closed Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled, and registration will continue for the Spring 2021 Semester. Twelve-week classes…
Polk State College partners with Florida Department of Health of Polk County and Polk County Board of County Commissioners to bring drive-thru vaccinations to the community
Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus was the location of Polk County’s first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Through its partnership with the Florida Department of Health of Polk County and Polk…
Polk State 2020 grads: Complete this survey for in-person graduation
Polk State College is excited to celebrate its 2020 and spring 2021 graduates in May with commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. To plan accordingly and to help ensure the health and…
Spring 2021 classes begin but it’s not too late to enroll at Polk State
Polk State College welcomes students to the Spring 2021 Semester today and enrollment continues to take place for 12-week and eight-week Fastrack 2 sessions beginning February 3 and March 8, respectively. Current students can register…
Guidelines for students & employees returning to campus
Polk State College will remain in Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan as employees return to work on Monday, January 4, and classes start on Wednesday, January 6. The College is excited to…
Governor appoints members to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday the appointments of Ashley Bell Barnett, Greg Littleton, Teresa Martinez, and Mark Turner to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. All members are continuing their service to the…
Polk State wins seven Awards of Excellence from Association of Florida Colleges
Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs brought home seven 2020 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission, including first place for the second consecutive year for…
Polk State provides counseling services and mental health resources
As students prepare for winter break and the Spring 2021 Semester, Polk State reminds the College community of the counseling services and mental health resources available to assist anyone who is overwhelmed, coping with stress,…
Polk State students have access to resources to support successful spring semester
The Spring 2021 Semester at Polk State College will begin on January 6 with the majority of classes taking place in online and hybrid formats. As students prepare for their spring classes, the College reminds…
