BSN graduate says Polk State Nursing opened her eyes to her fullest potential
Raymonda Johnson graduated in June 2021 from the Polk State Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program and is working per diem as a nurse in Central Florida while she attends Nova Southeastern University to…
Truist Foundation grant supports student success through Polk State’s QEP
Polk State College’s Quality Enhancement Plan, Explore to Complete, is benefitting from a $25,000 Truist Foundation grant which is helping to fund the work of faculty and staff. Funds can be used to purchase educational…
Enrollment starts 10/25 for the Spring 2022 Semester
Enrollment for the Spring 2022 Semester at Polk State College will start on Monday, October 25, 2021, with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will…
Intern with Congressman Soto’s office wants others to know opportunities like this exist at Polk State College
Polk State College student Inez Cruz wants to dispel any stigma surrounding state colleges, and her experience is one of many testaments to the opportunities that abound at Polk County’s largest-serving higher education institution. Cruz…
Polk State phone line is back up
10/1 UPDATE: Polk State College’s main phone line (863.297.1000) is now functioning. Polk State College’s main phone line (863.297.1000) is experiencing technical difficulties and operators are unable to take calls to this line at this time.…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application extended through Oct. 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program’s general admission application period has been extended through Saturday, October 30, 2021. Applicants to the Associate in Science degree program should also note that classes will take…
Polk State summer 2021 grads: Complete this survey for in-person graduation
Polk State College is excited to celebrate its summer 2021 graduates in December with commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. To plan accordingly and to help ensure the health and safety of…
Polk State District Board of Trustees elects leadership for 2021-2022
Polk State College’s District Board of Trustees elected Ashley Bell Barnett as Chair and Greg Littleton as Vice-Chair for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on Monday during the DBOT’s annual reorganization meeting. The role of Chair…
Polk State Theatre to open 2021-2022 season with New Play Readings
Polk State Theatre’s 2021-2022 season will begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 30, with the opening of New Play Readings, which will include work from playwrights locally and from across the country, providing diverse…
Student who paid thousands for education benefits from free training as Polk State Metallica Scholar
Hillary Castillo paid nearly $38,000 for her former education and training when the expense became too much and caused her to drop out of school. Today, she is on a fast track to a high-paying,…
