Polk State announces important tuition dates for Summer 2026 Semester
As the Spring 2026 Semester nears an end and the Summer 2026 Semester approaches, Polk State College students should ensure that all classes have been paid for.
With classes beginning on May 11, tuition and fees, and all balances must be paid in full by Friday, May 8. This includes all 12-week, eight-week and six-week classes.
Students who have a balance due will be dropped from classes on Monday, May 11.
Students can add 16-week and Fastrack 1 classes through the Polk Portal until Wednesday, May 13. Academic advisors will remain available to assist with registration. Sunday, May 17, is the final day to drop a class for the 12-week and first six-week sessions and receive a full refund.
It’s important to note that students who add classes after the session begins must ensure payment is completed promptly. Those with unpaid fees will be dropped on Tuesday, May 19 and/or dates listed on the schedule below.
Here are dates for all Summer 2026 Semester sessions:
| Session | 12-week/first 6-week | 8-week | Second 6-week |
| Tuition and fees due | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 |
| Classes start | May 11 | May 11 | June 23 |
| Drop date(s) for nonpayment | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 May 19 June 23 |
| Last day to add classes | May 13 | May 13 | June 25 |
| Last day to drop with refund | May 17 | May 17 | June 29 |
| Late registries dropped for nonpayment | May 19 | May 19 | June 30 |
| Financial aid disbursements begin | June 11 | June 11 | July 23 |
Polk State encourages all students to check their schedules, meet with an advisor if needed and complete all necessary steps to stay enrolled and on track this spring.
Assistance with admission is available by emailing one of the following based on the first letter of the student’s last name:
admissionsa@polk.edu (A-M)
admissionsz@polk.edu (N-Z)
Students who need assistance with advising should email one of the following based on the first letter of their last name:
onlineadvisinga@polk.edu (A-M)
onlineadvisingz@polk.edu (N-Z)
Students with questions about financial aid can email financialaid@polk.edu.
Assistance is also available by visiting the Winter Haven Administration Building (WAD) or the Lakeland Technology Building (LTB), or by calling 863.297.1000.