
Polk State Radiography “is still here and still strong,” preparing students for the frontline

Polk State College’s Health Sciences programs maintain longstanding reputations of excellence and have trained many of Polk County’s healthcare professionals. This may be more critical than ever during the COVID-19 public health emergency, with Polk…

Polk State’s spring 2020 graduates invited to December ceremony

Polk State College’s decision to cancel the May 7, 2020, commencement ceremonies was difficult and made with the health of students, families, employees, and the community at the forefront. The College continues to work diligently…

Polk State students, President & DBOT Vice Chair connect virtually to discuss challenges & solutions

Polk State College’s student leaders, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustees Vice Chair Cindy Hartley Ross connected in a Zoom web conference meeting Wednesday to discuss challenges to the online learning environment…

Polk State partners with Winter Haven, Haines City to offer more access to Wi-Fi

Because some students may have trouble accessing reliable internet at home, Polk State College has partnered with Winter Haven and Haines City officials to set up or boost wireless-access points in various public parking lots…

Polk State SALO keeps students engaged through Virtual Student Center

Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) has not slowed down during the College’s move to the online learning environment. Students quickly brainstormed creative ways to keep their peers connected in the online…

Summer 2020 enrollment is open at Polk State College

Enrollment is open at Polk State College for the Summer 2020 Semester, which will be fully online to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The semester will begin on May 6. Currently enrolled students are…

Application is open for Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School’s application is open for students enrolling in the 11th and 12th grades for the 2020-2021 school year. The initial application deadline is May 8, 2020. Acceptance…

Polk State College students share advice and motivation for their peers

As Polk State College students successfully completed the first week of the fully online learning environment to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, they took to social media to connect and share some words of…

Polk State Nursing application period postponed

Polk State College has delayed the application period for the Nursing Program as it continues to monitor and respond to COVID-19. The application period that was originally scheduled from May 15 through May 31 is…

Summer 2020 priority and dual enrollment registration begins at Polk State College

Enrollment for the Summer 2020 Semester at Polk State College begins today, April 6, with priority and dual enrollment registration. Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, the semester will be fully online. The semester…