Accreditation team invites public comment on Polk State’s Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety
As part of the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) re-accreditation process, the Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety has opened a public comment portal to receive comments regarding compliance with CALEA…
Polk State SGA secretary overcomes sickle cell to serve College
Born with sickle cell disease, even the smallest tasks can be big ones for Analicia Williams. Polk State College, however, has been a place where Williams thrives. Recently elected as the Secretary on the Winter…
Apply now for Polk State’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
The application for Polk State College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program is open September 1 through September 30 for the 2023-2024 Academic Year. Prior to applying, prospective applicants should review the How to Apply information and…
Polk State District Board of Trustees selects leadership for 2023-2024
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected Teresa V. Martinez as Chair and Cindy Hartley Ross as Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 Academic Year during its August 28, 2023, meeting. The role of…
College Board National Recognition Programs award 13 students from Polk State’s collegiate high schools
Thirteen students across Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. These programs celebrate students’ hard work in high school and showcase their strong academic performance.…
Polk State Nursing and Health Sciences programs extend application periods
Polk State College’s Nursing, Radiography, and Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs have extended their application periods due to the impacts of Hurricane Idalia. The applications will be open through Friday, September 8, 2023. Prospective applicants can…
Polk State closed Monday for Labor Day
Polk State College will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day. The College will reopen on Tuesday, September 5. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled on September 2. Registration continues…
Resources and support after the storm
As students, faculty, and staff prepare to return to campus after Hurricane Idalia, the College has compiled a list of community resources to assist in recovering from the impacts of the storm. Polk State’s campuses…
Polk State College to reopen Thursday following Idalia
Polk State College’s campuses, centers, and collegiate high schools will reopen on Thursday, August 31, following Hurricane Idalia. Students are urged to check Canvas about their specific classes and to communicate with their professors as…
Polk State College will close 5 p.m. Tuesday, remain closed through Wednesday
8:30 A.M. 8/29/23 UPDATE: Polk State College’s Emergency Management Team continues to meet and monitor Tropical Storm Idalia. The 7 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center reported that Idalia is forecast to move over…
