Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus to bring workforce training to Northeast Polk
Polk State College continues to advocate for critical funding to complete the first phase of development for the Polk State Haines City-Davenport Campus. With $13.8 million allocated during the 2022 Legislative Session, the planning and…
Polk State students honored with MLK scholarships
The Polk State College Foundation honored a pair of students with scholarships during Wednesday’s 20th Annual MLK Celebration Luncheon. Diante Blue and Alexia Gardner each received scholarships worth up to $500 through the Dream the…
Study abroad opportunities return for Polk State students
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Polk State College students will have the opportunity to study abroad. In the past, Polk State students have studied abroad in places such as London, Paris, Dublin,…
Pair of Polk State collegiate high school students participate in Community Classroom
A pair of students from Polk State College’s collegiate high schools had the opportunity this fall semester to learn a little more about local government. Zia Leidinger, 17, from Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to…
Polk State closed January 15 in observance of MLK Day
Polk State College and its collegiate high schools will be closed Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Saturday classes will take place as scheduled. Registration will continue to…
Severe weather possible for Tuesday, Jan. 9
UPDATE 2 P.M. 1/9/24: Governor Ron DeSantis has issued a state of emergency for 49 counties, including Polk County, due to severe weather expected throughout the state today. The state of emergency will allow Florida…
There’s still time to enroll for Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College
The Spring 2024 Semester at Polk State College has started with 16-week classes and the first session of eight-week courses, but there is still time to enroll for 12-week classes that will start on February…
Apply for Polk State Foundation scholarships February 1 – 28
The Polk State College Foundation’s application for scholarships for the 2024-2025 Academic Year will be open from February 1 through February 28. The Foundation awards approximately $1.4 million in scholarships annually. Students can visit polk.academicworks.com to create…
Polk State Gateway to hold multiple info sessions early in 2024
As a new calendar year begins, Polk State College Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School will ramp up efforts to recruit and admit students for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. For interested students and parents,…
Soft launch for 2024-25 FAFSA form underway
The U.S. Department of Education is in the soft launch period for the 2024-25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Polk State College students are encouraged to apply early but there will be…
