Enrollment for the Spring 2021 Semester at Polk State Begins Oct. 26

Enrollment for Polk State College's Spring Semester will begin on Monday, Oct. 26 with priority registration for students who

have completed at least 50 percent of their program requirements. Open enrollment will

begin on Monday, Nov. 2. Classes start January 6. Students can check the status

of their program requirements and whether they qualify for priority registration

on Passport.

Currently enrolled students may register for classes through their Passport accounts. Dual enrollment students should work with their high school advisors and email [email protected] for additional assistance. Prospective students must submit a free online application to Polk State

at http://www.polk.edu.

More information about applying, orientation, and registering for classes is also available online at http://www.polk.edu/admission-aid/admissionsteps.

Polk State remains in Phase II of its Return to Campus Plan. The College is fully functional with services including advising and financial aid available on campus, and most operations occurring remotely.

For the Spring 2021 Semester, the College plans to offer more hybrid class options that allow for increased in-person learning opportunities. It is important that students read the course descriptions in Passport that explain class formats and expectations before registering for classes. Online courses are available in a variety of formats to fit students' schedules, including classes that have regularly scheduled meetings and others that allow students to complete coursework at their own pace. Additional information is available about classes in their syllabi.

The College encourages students to access services remotely by emailing [email protected], calling 863.297.1000, or using the webchat feature in the

bottom right corner of the http://www.polk.edu/admission-aid/admissionsteps page for assistance with applying, advising, and registering for classes. Students may email [email protected], call 863.297.1004, or utilize the webchat feature for help with financial aid.

The Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) on the Lakeland Campus and the Winter Haven Administration Building (WAD) on the Winter Haven Campus are open to students to access the services above in person if needed. Students and visitors should note that cloth face coverings are required while on campus and the College encourages everyone to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines closely. Individuals who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or are caring for someone who is ill should not come to campus.

Throughout the application, registration, and financial aid processes, students are encouraged to monitor their Polk State emails and accounts for important updates. Students should also visit http://www.polk.edu and the College's social media for the latest news and additional resources as they become available.

The College's COVID-19 page is a useful resource that houses the Return to Campus Plan as well as a comprehensive list of remote learning tools.

About Polk State College

Located in Winter Haven, Florida, and established in 1964, Polk State College is a multi-campus institution serving more than 15,000 students with Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Associate in Arts, and Associate in Science degrees, as well as 9,000 individuals in a wide range of certificate and workforce training programs. The College also operates three charter high schools. Polk State's advantages include small class sizes; hands-on learning; dedicated faculty; day and night classes; online options; affordable tuition; excellent financial aid; and a diverse community and vibrant student life, including fine arts opportunities, clubs, and intercollegiate athletics.