Polk State Nursing student credits success to generosity of Foundation donors & expertise of faculty
Amer Kassas is like many Polk State College students, balancing a full-time job and raising a family while pursuing his higher education and workforce training. Also like many students, he credits the generosity of the…
Become a machinist for free in eight weeks through the Polk State Metallica Scholars Program
Polk State College is proud to be one of the schools selected from a competitive pool across the country to receive a grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation in partnership with the American…
Polk State mitigates impact of COVID-19 on classes and operations
Polk State College has engaged in contact tracing and tracking self-reported cases of COVID-19 since the beginning of the public health emergency. As part of Polk State’s pandemic response, in July 2020 the College launched…
Governor reappoints two Polk State District Board of Trustees members
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Friday the reappointments of Teresa V. Martinez and Mark Turner to the Polk State College District Board of Trustees. They are continuing their service to the Board alongside Chair Cindy…
Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant application open Sept. 1 – 30
The Polk State Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program will open its application for the 2021-2022 Academic Year on September 1. The application for the Associate in Science degree program will be open for both general…
Enroll now at Polk State College
Enrollment continues to take place at Polk State College for the Fall 2021 Semester’s 12-week and eight-week FASTRACK 2 sessions. Twelve-week classes will start on September 13 and eight-week classes will start on October 13.…
Lakeland Campus Library & TLCC temporarily closed
Polk State College’s Lakeland Campus Library and Teaching Learning Computer Center are temporarily closed, but services remain available face-to-face on the Winter Haven Campus and through a variety of online options. The Lakeland Campus Library…
Polk State Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development named Polk Emerging Leader
Polk State College’s Dean of Workforce Education & Economic Development and Director of the JD Alexander Center in Lake Wales, Andy Oguntola, received a 2021 Polk Emerging Leaders Award. He is one of five recipients…
Polk State College awarded $50,000 for Metallica Scholars Initiative
Polk State College was selected from a competitive field of community colleges across the country to receive $50,000 to transform the future of students in the community. Funded by Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH)…
Polk State Foundation announces Sip & Support event
The Polk State College Foundation has announced its Sip & Support event with presenting sponsor Citizens Bank & Trust. The Foundation invites the community to gather with friends and family for a delightful evening at home featuring…