
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 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 Winter Haven drive-thru diploma cover pickup celebration

Polk State College celebrated fall 2020 graduates on Monday, December 7, with a drive-thru diploma cover pickup event on the Winter Haven Campus with 107 graduating students, their families, and supporters.

Polk State, Winter Haven Leadership Development in Public Administration partnership celebrates first class

Polk State College and the City of Winter Haven are celebrating the first class of city employees who have completed the Leadership Development in Public Administration (LDPA) Program. Launched this year, LDPA provides quality professional…

Polk State libraries offering curbside pickup and delivery

Polk State College’s libraries on the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses are offering curbside pickup and mail delivery in addition to virtual options available to access books and resources. To reserve books for pickup or…

Winter Haven human resources assistant finds path to helping people at Polk State

Olivia Sanchez was unsure of her career path when she started her college journey, but she knew she wanted to help people. Naturally, she began on a health sciences track, but when she realized medicine…

Winter Haven Regional Airport is home to a team of Polk State Aerospace students & grads

When visiting the Winter Haven Regional Airport, there is a great chance of being greeted by a Polk State College student or alum, with the fixed-base operator’s team of technicians completely comprised of Polk State…

What’s available on campus and remotely?

Polk State College entered Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan on August 17 with some functions returning to the Winter Haven and Lakeland campuses and most operations continuing to take place remotely. The Winter Haven…

Enroll now for 12-week, 8-week classes

Enrollment continues to take place for the Fall 2020 Semester at Polk State College. Students can register for the 12-week session, which will begin on September 14, and the eight-week Fastrack 2 session, which will…

Polk State reinforces important guidelines for students, employees returning to campuses

Polk State College will enter Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan on Monday, August 17, the start of the Fall 2020 Semester. The College is excited to welcome students and employees back to…