Enrollment for summer and fall 2019 begins
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2019 semesters at Polk State College has started with priority registration for students who have completed 30 credit hours or more. Students can check their credit-hour status and whether…
Lactation rooms provide Polk State students with comfort on both campuses
When Ashley Valderrama enrolled in Polk State College’s Nursing Program, she informed her professor that she would be a few minutes late getting back to class from break because she would be pumping breast milk…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School to host info sessions
Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will host informational sessions in April for students interested in attending the charter school in 2019-2020. Polk State’s collegiate high schools allow students to fulfill…
Polk State College welcomes students from closed Argosy University
With the recent and short-noticed closure of Argosy University campuses across the country, Polk State College is offering assistance to students interested in transferring to continue their higher education. Argosy University Tampa alone served approximately…
Polk State receives grant to launch Math Equity Institute, improve Black male performance in developmental math
Polk State College will launch its Math Equity Institute in summer 2019, providing faculty who teach developmental mathematics courses with professional development opportunities and strategic initiatives to improve equity and success for Black male students.…
Enrollment for summer and fall starts in April
Enrollment for the summer and fall 2019 semesters at Polk State College will start when students return from spring break. Priority registration will begin April 1 for students who have completed 30 credit hours or…
OTA tips on overcoming anxiety, reaching student success during midterms
The middle of the college semester is usually synonymous with increasing stress. With projects and papers due, research, exams, and homework, it is challenging to find time for anything else. Did you know that research…
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School alum becomes published author with book embracing culture and diversity
Abisola Adeyemo is always looking for the next challenge, and once she accomplishes it, she seeks out opportunities to share her experiences in hopes of inspiring others. In 2015, she enrolled at Polk State Lakeland…
Tickets now required, but free, for Polk State graduations
Polk State College graduation ceremonies will now be free ticketed events, beginning with the May 2 Spring 2019 Commencement. Students who submit spring 2019 graduation applications indicating “yes” for commencement participation by April 1, the…
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate’s new principal is dedicated to maintaining performance, promoting inclusiveness
Keith Bonney says it’s tough coming in after Tom Brady. It may be even harder coming in after Bridget Fetter, he jokes. Fetter, the founding principal of Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School,…