Register now for the Summer 2025 Semester at Polk State College

News@Polk 3/31 2:18A Polk Newsroom

Open registration is taking place for the Summer 5 Semester. Classes will start on May 7. Enrollment for the Fall 2025 Semester will begin on May 19 with priority registration, and open registration will begin on May 27. Fall classes will start...

Withdrawal deadline for 16-week session extended to 5 p.m. Monday, March 31

News@Polk 3/28 1:00A Polk Newsroom

In light of Thursday’s campus internet outage, the College has extended the withdrawal deadline for the spring 16-week session. The new deadline is Monday, March 31, 2025, at 5 p.m. This extension allows students additional time to make informed...

Internet and phones down across campuses

News@Polk 3/27 5:57A Polk Newsroom

Internet and phones are down Thursday across Polk State College locations. College personnel are working diligently to address the issue. An update will be provided when service is restored. The post Internet and phones down across campuses...

Polk State Early Childhood Education to introduce six new courses as program grows

News@Polk 3/26 2:00A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College’s Early Childhood Education Program has undergone a significant transformation in benefit of students and future educators, largely due to the leadership of Professor Terri Hubbard. Tasked with building up the program, she has...

Polk State Associate VP for Communications recognized as part of News Service of Florida’s 40 Under...

News@Polk 3/25 1:34A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) took home 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024. Last month, the office’s mastermind was honored...

POLKcast: Why does it matter? Understanding the relevance of coursework

News@Polk 3/24 4:52A Polk State College

In this first episode of a two-part finale of POLKcast s fifth season featuring Phi Theta Kappa Xi Pi, Professor and Advisor Anthony Cornett facilitates a productive conversation with Polk State President Dr. Angela Garcia Falconetti, Academic...

Summer 2025 enrollment begins with priority registration at Polk State College

News@Polk 3/24 2:45A Polk Newsroom

Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester starts today with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes will start on May 7. Enrollment for...

SALO Director recognized as national advisor of the year

News@Polk 3/13 2:00A Polk Newsroom

Over the years, Melvin Thompson has watched the Polk State College Student Activities & Leadership Organization (SALO) earn plenty of recognition. With four fellow staff members and six students by his side, Thompson had the opportunity to enjoy...

Polk State closed March 17 – 23 for spring break

News@Polk 3/12 2:50A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College, including its collegiate high schools and bookstores, will be closed from Monday, March 17, through Sunday, March 23, for spring break. The bookstores will also be closed on Friday, March 14, for inventory. Saturday classes...

Open registration for Summer 2025 Semester will begin March 31 at Polk State College

News@Polk 3/12 2:00A Polk Newsroom

Enrollment for the Summer 2025 Semester will begin on March 24 with priority registration for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements. Open registration will start on March 31, and classes will start on May 7....

Polk State Nursing application open March 15 – 25

News@Polk 3/11 6:52A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College’s Nursing Program will accept applications from March 15 through March 25, 2025, as part of its late admission window for the generic, transition, and bachelor’s degree tracks for the Fall 2025 Semester. Prospective students...

Polk State Early Childhood Education student gets hands-on experience for dream job through field...

News@Polk 3/10 1:42A Polk Newsroom

Jose Betancourt’s dream is to one day own his own daycare center. For his field study through the Polk State College Early Childhood Education Program, Betancourt is getting all the experience he needs to make it a successful one. Since January,...

Polk State Network Systems student gains hands-on experience with Inland Fiber

News@Polk 3/5 1:31A Polk Newsroom

For Shaquita Wright, technology has always been an interest. Thanks to Polk State College and a recent internship with Inland Fiber, that interest has formed into a rewarding career opportunity. Set to graduate in May with her Polk State Associate...

Polk State Criminal Justice student finds niche through program, Speech and Debate, and adversity

News@Polk 2/21 1:51A Polk Newsroom

Currently enrolled in the Polk State College Criminal Justice Program, Witskerbial Louis-Marc is consistently finding ways to expand her skill set. For this academic year, one of those ways was joining the Polk State Speech and Debate team....

Polk State student leaders visit Tallahassee to meet elected officials, advocate for College

News@Polk 2/20 1:52A Polk Newsroom

For three days this month, Polk State College students made the trip to Tallahassee for an endeavor that brought state government and student government together. Six Polk State Student Government Association (SGA) members and two advisors made...