Polk State closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth
Polk State College will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, in observance of Juneteenth. The College will reopen on Thursday, June 20. It is important to note that registration for the Fall 2024 Semester…
State Department’s IDEAS Program awards Polk State College grant to build study abroad capacity
Polk State College has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of State’s Increase and Diversify Education Abroad for U.S. Students (IDEAS) Program. Polk State is one of 37 U.S. colleges and universities that…
Polk State celebrates funding for Haines City-Davenport Campus
Polk State College is celebrating critical funding for its Haines City-Davenport Campus with Governor Ron DeSantis signing the state’s $116.5 billion 2024-2025 budget which includes $8.1 million for the development of the future facility. The…
Fancelli Scholarship sets up Purcell Elementary grad to be Polk State legacy
Thanks to the Polk State College Foundation’s Fancelli Scholarship, one Purcell Elementary School graduate has a clear path toward becoming a Polk State legacy. Lily Labonte, 11, was the winner from the Mulberry school for…
Winter Haven Campus Library closed June 19-21
Summer is a slower time on campus which allows departments a little more time and flexibility to work on special projects. One such project begins this month in the Polk State Winter Haven Library and…
Polk State brings teacher education closer to home for students in Winter Haven, East Polk
Polk State College is expanding its Education Program with classes starting in August on the Winter Haven Campus. Students who live on the east side of Polk County are grateful for the opportunity to save…
Polk State Art students, faculty create Winter Haven Hospital mural
Nearly 150 hours, 18 gallons of paint, and the talent and creativity of seven students later, patients at BayCare Winter Haven Hospital’s Behavioral Health Center have an impressive 81-by-14-foot mural to enjoy and utilize as…
Johnson, Wainman form special friendship in reunion at Polk State
Over the last five years, a pair of Polk State Baseball outgoing sophomores have watched their sportsmanship evolve into a best friendship. With both signed to Georgia Southwestern State University, infielder Evan Wainman and outfielder Kelsen Johnson will have…
Polk State warns of scam and phishing emails
Polk State College works diligently to identify and block harmful or scam emails to Polk State email accounts, but from time to time, phishing or spoofing emails get through the College’s system and into email…
Main phone lines down at Polk State bookstores, use these alternate numbers
The main phone lines for the Winter Haven and Lakeland bookstores at Polk State College are down. Students are urged to use the phone numbers below to connect with bookstore representatives while staff work diligently…
