
Polk State’s 117th Commencement: A Milestone For Students, President, And District Board Of Trustee

Polk State College’s 117th commencement ceremony was extraordinarily special, marking milestones for students, President Angela Garcia Falconetti, and District Board of Trustee Cindy Hartley Ross. Nearly 500 students flocked to the RP Funding Center –…

Students Encouraged to Learn Canvas, Replacing PAL in Spring

Starting spring 2018, students will no longer use PAL and will instead navigate their traditional, online, and hybrid courses by receiving course updates, submitting assignments, and communicating with professors through Canvas. Students will gain access…

Spring Registration Opens

Open registration is underway at Polk State College for the spring semester, which begins January 5. Currently enrolled students may register through PASSPORT. They should also check PASSPORT for possible holds on their accounts that…

College Opens Arms to Puerto Rico’s Displaced Students

Polk State College is offering support to students displaced from their homes in Puerto Rico by Hurricane Maria. Gov. Rick Scott asked Florida state colleges and universities this week to provide support by offering in-state…

Ready to Soar: Taylor Mundy Wins #SoarEagles Contest

This summer, the Registrar’s Office ran a campaign to encourage high school graduates to complete the Polk State admission process early. To do this, the office hosted a social media contest. More than 3000 Polk…

Priority Registration for Fall Now Open, Open Registration Begins June 12

Priority Registration— for students who have completed at least 30 credits— for fall classes at Polk State College opened Monday, June 5. Open registration begins June 12. Students currently enrolled at the College may register…

Summer Priority Registration Begins April 3, Open Registration, April 10

Priority registration for summer classes at Polk State begins Monday, April 3. Open registration begins Monday, April 10. Currently enrolled students may register for the summer term through the College’s student portal, Passport. Students who…

Lakeland Campus Sets Saturday Hours for Students Interested in 12- and 8-Week Classes

Polk State Lakeland will be offering Saturday services to students interested in enrolling in eight- and 12-week classes this semester. Saturday services will be offered: Jan. 31 and Feb. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb.…

Register Now for Spring Classes at Polk

Open registration for spring classes at Polk State College begins Nov. 10. Currently enrolled students may register for the fall term through the College’s Passport. Students who are pursuing the Associate in Arts degree must declare…

Fall Semester Brings New Deadline to Add Classes, Requirement to Declare Transfer Intentions

Polk State students should be aware of two important changes to the registration process that go into effect this fall. The first is a new deadline to add classes. Fall classes begin Aug. 18. In…