Polk State student lands internship on Capitol Hill with Congressman Soto
Polk State College student A’Lysha Neloms will take to Capitol Hill this summer as an intern with U.S. Congressman Darren Soto’s office. The Lakeland native who comes from a single-parent household with three siblings hasn’t…
Polk State Flight Team makes historic trip to nationals
Polk State College’s flight team made history this year with a trip to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) competition, but members and coaches believe this is just the beginning for the team. Polk State…
Polk State Aerospace to host open house June 9
Polk State College’s Aerospace Program will host an open house at Airside Center – East in Lakeland on Thursday, June 9, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. to provide prospective students with information about degree…
Polk State celebrates Mark G. Turner’s service to District Board of Trustees
At the May meeting of the Polk State College District Board of Trustees (DBOT), Mark G. Turner was thanked for his commitment to the College and its students as he ends over a decade of…
Polk State encourages preparedness in advance of 2022 hurricane season
The 2022 hurricane season begins June 1, and Polk State College officials encourage students, faculty, and staff to be prepared. The National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center is forecasting an above-normal storm…
Polk State Radiography’s “COVID class” passes at 100%
Known affectionately as the “COVID class”, the Polk State College Radiography Program’s December 2021 class spent almost the entirety of its program working through the COVID-19 pandemic. When all was said and done, the group…
Polk State introduces Human Resources Management degree concentration & certification
Polk State College is launching two opportunities for individuals seeking education and training in Human Resources Management – a concentration within the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management and an advanced certificate option.…
Federal emergency financial aid for tuition, fees, and books available through spring 2023
Emergency financial aid grants awarded through the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) will be available through the Spring 2023 Semester, therefore it is critical that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…
Open enrollment starts June 6 for Fall 2022 Semester at Polk State College
Open enrollment for Fall 2022 Semester classes at Polk State College will begin on June 6. Currently enrolled students can register now for fall classes in Passport. Prospective students must submit a free online application…
Bandit Market serves as exposure & learning experience for Polk State Art students
Polk State College prides itself on providing quality higher education that is affordable, flexible, and accessible, including world-class instruction in the arts and experiential learning experiences such as the opportunity for students to showcase their…