Polk State College Collegiate High SchoolStudent Guide

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College in Lakeland, FL. Operating on a semester system.

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Student guide · Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School 2026-2027

The semester, explained for Polk State College Collegiate High School

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School 2026-2027
Campus terms
7
Local details
11

Academic calendar

Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 21, 2027. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

14 entries
  1. Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School 2026-2027Relevant now
  2. Polk State Lakeland Collegiate High School 2026-2027
  3. Fall 2026 16-Week Session
  4. Fall 2026 Fastrack 1
  5. Fall 2026 12-Week Session
  6. Fall 2026 Fastrack 2
  7. Spring 2027 16-Week Session
  8. Spring 2027 Fastrack 1
  9. Spring 2027 12-Week Session
  10. Spring 2027 Fastrack 2
  11. Summer 2027 12-Week Session
  12. Summer 2027 First 6-Week Session
  13. Summer 2027 8-Week Session
  14. Summer 2027 Second 6-Week Session

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Campus language

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7 terms

C

Collegiate
The common shorthand used by students and staff to refer to the Polk State College Collegiate High School program.

D

Dual Enrollment
The status of being a high school student enrolled in college-level courses for credit.

N

NHS
National Honor Society, specifically the chapter for the Collegiate High School students.

P

PTK
Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society for two-year colleges which Collegiate students are eligible to join.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student leadership body.

T

The Grill
The on-campus cafeteria and dining area located at both the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses.
The Hub
The student success center where students go for tutoring, advising, and technical support.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

11 details
Canvas
The Learning Management System (LMS) where students access course materials, submit assignments, and communicate with professors.
ID Card
The mandatory student identification card required for library access, printing, and campus security verification.
LAC
Lakeland Academic Center, housing various classrooms and student services.
lakeland_campus_cafe_canteen
Lakeland Campus Cafe (Canteen)
LLC
Lakeland Learning Center, which includes the library and academic support services.
LTB
Lakeland Technology Building, a primary classroom and office building on the Lakeland campus.
MyPolkState
The centralized login portal used to access all college digital services.
Passport
The official student portal used for checking grades, schedules, and financial aid information.
winter_haven_campus_cafe_canteen
Winter Haven Campus Cafe (Canteen)
WLR
Learning Resources building on the Winter Haven campus, housing the library and tutoring.
WST
Student Services/Classroom Building on the Winter Haven campus.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Polk State Lakeland Gateway to College Collegiate High School 2026-2027 runs Aug 3, 2026 – May 21, 2027.
How much campus context is included?
7 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Life in Lakeland for Polk State College Collegiate High School Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Lakeland.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,192

Cost of Living Index

96

Student Population

25,000

City Transportation

Walkability

13

Bikeability

25

Public Transit

Citrus Connection bus system

Nearest Airports

Lakeland Linder International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid subtropical

Avg Annual Temp

84°F

Avg Snowfall

0 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Parking Lot 1

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Unrestricted student parking area located off Winter Lake Road.

Parking Lot 2

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Unrestricted student parking area near the Technology Building (LTB).

Parking Lot 3

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Student parking located on the south side of the campus.

Campus News

Latest updates from Polk State College Collegiate High School

Polk State holds Veterans Day event to recognize service

Polk State College recognized military service members and the 251st birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps with a keynote from Maj. Gen. James S. Hartsell.

Nov 10, 2026

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Register now for the Spring 2027 Semester at Polk State College

Open registration for the Spring 2027 Semester is now available for all students via the Polk Portal.

Nov 9, 2026

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Polk State collegiate high schools earn A grades for second straight academic year

The Florida Department of Education released school grades showing all three Polk State collegiate high schools earned top ratings.

Jul 2, 2026

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Everbridge emergency alert system test successfully completed (Aug 29, 2025).

Everbridge emergency alert system test successfully completed (Aug 29, 2025).

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Polk State College Collegiate High School

International Education Week: International Banquet

November 12, 2026

Polk State Winter Haven Campus, WHC Gym

An annual banquet celebrating international education with cultural food and performances.

Financial Aid Guaranteed Processing Deadline for Spring Session

November 13, 2026

Online / All Campuses

Deadline to ensure financial aid is processed in time for the Spring 2027 semester.

Polk State Theatre presents Seussical the Musical

November 13, 2026

Polk State Winter Haven Fine Arts Theatre

A full-scale musical theatre production of Seussical.

Saturday College Classes Meet

November 21, 2026

Lakeland Campus

Regularly scheduled Saturday classes will meet as planned.

Thanksgiving Break (College Closed)

November 25, 2026

All Campuses

The college will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from November 25 through November 29, 2026.

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