First Flight Welcomes Students to Polk State College
On Friday, August 18, more than 1100 new freshmen attended Polk State’s First Flight Convocation, themed The Flavor of College. Incoming students were welcomed by the entire College community, inspired to learn interesting facts and…
Students Soar In First-Year Experience (FYE)
Classes officially began Monday, August 21, and Polk State’s staff, faculty, and students have been gearing up for a fantastic year. An integral part of the Academic Year’s commencement is the First-Year Experience, commonly known…
First Flight
Incoming Polk State freshmen took part in First Flight convocations Aug. 18, 2017, on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses. (Photos by Tom Hagerty, Polk State.)
Polk State College Partners with the University of Central Florida to Offer UCF Transfer Connect to Students
Polk State College and the University of Central Florida (UCF) are pleased to announce an exciting partnership serving students who are seeking admission to undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered through UCF Online. The Transfer…
Be Prepared for Two Major Events on Monday, August 21
Monday, August 21 is a big day for Polk State College! The fall semester is starting, with students bustling to prepare for their first day of classes. But, there is another big event taking place…
Convocation
Polk State faculty and staff kicked off the new academic year at the 2017 Convocation on Aug. 16 on the Winter Haven campus.
Ready to Soar: Taylor Mundy Wins #SoarEagles Contest
This summer, the Registrar’s Office ran a campaign to encourage high school graduates to complete the Polk State admission process early. To do this, the office hosted a social media contest. More than 3000 Polk…
Polk State Introduces New High-Tech Career Training Program for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinists
This fall, Polk State will introduce its newest high-tech career training for Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinists. This four-month program is designed to jump start careers, enabling individuals to secure jobs in one of the…
The Guy In the Sky: Six Things You Didn’t Know About Professor of Aerospace Sciences, Ryan Wallace
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! Almost…it’s Ryan Wallace! As a Professor of Aerospace Sciences in Polk State’s Aerospace Program, Wallace prepares students in all facets of the aerospace industry. And with his impressive academic…
Excelsior College, Polk State College Secure National Science Foundation Grant to Develop Educational Simulations for Workforce Readiness
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Excelsior College over $864,846 in grant funding to ensure workforce readiness. Excelsior has partnered with Polk State College to prepare technicians for skilled positions in the energy and manufacturing industries. Excelsior and Polk State College will develop simulations…
