{"id":35929,"date":"2023-09-19T15:28:44","date_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=35929"},"modified":"2023-09-19T15:28:49","modified_gmt":"2023-09-19T19:28:49","slug":"polk-state-college-to-host-open-house-events-in-october-november","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2023\/09\/19\/polk-state-college-to-host-open-house-events-in-october-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk State College to host open house events in October & November"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Polk State College will host open house events on each of its campuses this fall, providing prospective students with opportunities to learn about academic programs, complete their college applications, receive assistance with applying for financial aid, tour campus, win scholarships, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Open house on the Winter Haven Campus will take place on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Student Center\u2019s WST 126. A campus map is available by clicking here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open house on the Lakeland Campus will take place on Thursday, November 2, 2023, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Lakeland Technology Building\u2019s LTB 1100. A campus map is available by clicking here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff from programs and departments across the College and learn about Polk State\u2019s robust student life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open enrollment for the Spring 2024 Semester will start on November 6 following the open house events. Spring classes will start on January 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prospective students must submit a free online application to Polk State at www.polk.edu\/admission-aid<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Help with admission, advising, registration, and financial aid is available by in person, by phone, via email, and by using the chat in the bottom right corner of polk.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Admission and registration assistance is available by emailing registrar@polk.edu<\/a> or calling 863.297.1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Advising is available by email based on the first letter of an individual\u2019s last name (A-M: onlineadvisingA@polk.edu<\/a> and N-Z: onlineadvisingZ@polk.edu<\/a>) or by calling 863.297.1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Financial aid assistance is available by emailing financialaid@polk.edu<\/a> or calling 863.297.1004.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assistance is also available by visiting the Winter Haven Administration (WAD) Building or Lakeland Technology Building (LTB) during regular business hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Polk State College<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Located in Winter Haven, Florida, and established in 1964, Polk State College is a multi-campus institution serving more than 14,000 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Polk State\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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