Polk State brings home 21 Awards of Excellence from the state

News@Polk 11/19 5:56A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College’s Office of Communications and Public Affairs (OCPA) earned 21 Awards of Excellence from the Association of Florida Colleges Communications and Marketing Commission for 2024, including 10 Gold Awards and one Best in Show....

Polk State alum named Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year

News@Polk 11/19 1:02A Polk Newsroom

Suzie Nelson’s journey to being named 2024-25 Polk County Public Schools Principal of the Year is a testament to her resilience, dedication, and the powerful impact of education. Playing a key role was Polk State College. Nelson, the youngest of...

Polk State Gateway students earn college admission, full-ride scholarships at HBCU College Fair

News@Polk 11/18 1:10A Polk Newsroom

For 12th grade students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School, last month’s trip to the HBCU College Fair at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex proved to be a fruitful one. Gateway sent 21 high school seniors to the...

Polk State SALO wins APCA Regional Organization of the Year

News@Polk 11/15 12:51A Polk Newsroom

For the 2024-25 Academic Year, Polk State College’s Student Activities and Leadership Organization (SALO) is celebrating its 16th year of existence. Earlier this month, SALO’s “sweet 16” got a little sweeter. SALO was recognized as the 2024...

New traffic pattern for Lake Elbert Trail could affect Polk State Winter Haven commuters

News@Polk 11/13 3:17A Polk Newsroom

As construction continues for the Lake Elbert Trail, a new traffic pattern is in place that may affect those commuting to or from the Polk State College Winter Haven Campus. Traffic will be one way on Lake Elbert Drive Northeast from Drexel...

Enroll now for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College

News@Polk 11/13 1:00A Polk Newsroom

Open enrollment has started for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College. Classes will start on January 6. Currently enrolled students register for classes via the Polk Portal . Prospective students should submit a free application online...

Spring 2025 enrollment starts with priority registration at Polk State College

News@Polk 11/11 1:00A Polk Newsroom

Priority registration for the Spring 2025 Semester at Polk State College has started for students who have completed at least 50% of their program requirements and students in the following programs: Honors, TRiO, Disability Services, Collegiate...

Visually impaired student encourages Polk State peers to embrace opportunities

News@Polk 11/6 12:45A Polk Newsroom

Andy Andrews says his proudest moment is returning to school at 52. He references lack of training and classes with peers half his age — common insecurities among older students — before sharing that his visual impairment is also an obstacle....

Polk State professor and alum achieves doctorate

News@Polk 11/5 12:45A Polk Newsroom

Professor of Education Joanne Scharff serves as an inspiration to her students as not only a Polk State College alum but also a recent Southeastern University graduate who achieved her Doctorate of Education. As a proud Polk State graduate,...

Polk State closed November 8 in observance of Veterans Day

News@Polk 11/4 1:31A Polk Newsroom

Polk State College will be closed on Friday, November 8, in observance of Veterans Day. Saturday classes will take place on November 9. Classes and regular operations will also take place on Monday, November 11. Priority registration for the...

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School provides students with support,...

News@Polk 11/4 12:45A Polk Newsroom

There is a consensus among students at Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School: classes are engaging, faculty and staff are supportive, schedules are flexible, and they don’t miss out on high school activities like prom and...

First group of 10th graders enjoying Polk State collegiate high school experience

News@Polk 11/1 12:35A Polk Newsroom

For more than two decades, Polk State College has provided a unique experience through its collegiate high schools. Since the start of the semester, students at two collegiate high schools have been able to soak up the experience for a little bit...

XploreFLEd: Access Florida’s first-class, affordable education system from anywhere at Polk State...

News@Polk 10/30 3:20A Polk Newsroom

Students nationwide can now access Florida’s higher education system by enrolling in select online workforce education courses at Polk State College. This initiative provides out-of-state students with access to first-class programs that...

Ghana to Gainesville: Polk State sets student on path to success

News@Polk 10/25 12:57A Polk Newsroom

Theresa Aba Ackon’s venture to Polk State College spanned more than 5,500 miles. In less than two years on campus, however, Ackon has undoubtedly left her mark. A native of Ghana, Ackon is slated to graduate with her Associate in Arts (AA) degree...

Polk State FallFest rescheduled for Nov. 2

News@Polk 10/21 1:31A Polk Newsroom

Postponed by the threat of Hurricane Milton, Polk State College’s annual FallFest has been rescheduled for Nov. 2. As usual, the event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Winter Haven Campus. Originally scheduled for Oct. 12, this will mark...