
Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate student: Get the best parts of high school and a college degree at COL

Jenna Webb always anticipated going to Polk State Chain of Lakes Collegiate High School as her brother and sister did, and as a lifelong accelerated learner herself, having attended Berkley Accelerated Middle School and Polk…

Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School graduate to students: Don’t think you’re not smart enough for college

Ciera Baldwin was hesitant when her mother encouraged her in middle school to one day enroll at Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School, where she could complete her high school diploma and her associate degree…

Polk State collegiate high schools will hold info sessions in February

Two of Polk State College’s three collegiate high schools will host information sessions in February for students interested in attending for the 2021-2022 Academic Year. Polk State’s charter high schools serve juniors and seniors and…

Polk State student leaders celebrate presidential inauguration

Student leaders celebrated the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on Wednesday with a virtual watch party, where they shared emotions, cheers, and happy dances on Zoom throughout the festivities. “Despite…

Polk State College’s Report to Community highlights successful year

Polk State College’s annual Report to Community highlights the successes of students, the hard work of faculty and staff, and the support the College receives from the community each year. The 2020 Report to Community…

Virtual Student Center kicks off Spring 2021 Semester fun

While the majority of Polk State College’s classes and services remain online, the Student Activities and Leadership Office’s (SALO) Virtual Student Center is going strong with a variety of events and opportunities for students to…

Polk State students receive MLK scholarships for their achievements and inspirational words

Students Petal McKenley and Nehemiah Charles were honored Wednesday during Polk State College’s 17th annual MLK Celebration as this year’s recipients of MLK Dream the Dream scholarships. They were recognized for their academic achievements, community…

Polk State 2020 grads: Complete this survey for in-person graduation

Polk State College is excited to celebrate its 2020 and spring 2021 graduates in May with commencement ceremonies at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland. To plan accordingly and to help ensure the health and…

Spring 2021 classes begin but it’s not too late to enroll at Polk State

Polk State College welcomes students to the Spring 2021 Semester today and enrollment continues to take place for 12-week and eight-week Fastrack 2 sessions beginning February 3 and March 8, respectively. Current students can register…

Guidelines for students & employees returning to campus

Polk State College will remain in Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan as employees return to work on Monday, January 4, and classes start on Wednesday, January 6. The College is excited to…