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Event Date Sat Mar 14

Saturday classes WILL meet the week of Spring Break

Saturday, 3/14/26 - All Day

Event Date Mon Mar 16

Spring Break (College Closed)

Monday, 3/16/26 - Sunday, 3/22/26

Event Date Sat Mar 21

Saturday classes WILL NOT meet the week of Spring Break

Saturday, 3/21/26 - All Day

Event Date Wed Apr 08

Tuition and Fees for Summer Semester Due May 8, 2026

Wednesday, 4/08/26 - Friday, 5/08/26

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Related News

Respiratory Care 5.15.25 Polk State Respiratory Care application open through May 31

7.25.24 Polk State Respiratory Care celebrates decade of Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist Credentialing Success Award

5.22.24 Polk State, Lakeland Regional Health partner for mass casualty incident training

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