Admission Steps

 

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COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION AT POLK.EDU.

  • Apply Now. It’s free!

COMPLETE ORIENTATION AND CAREER ASSESSMENTS.

GET TO KNOW POLK STATE EMAIL, POLK PORTAL, AND CANVAS.

  • Polk Portal (formerly Passport)
  • Canvas
  • Activate your Email
  • Activate Etrieve

ESTABLISH RESIDENCY.

  • In-state tuition saves you money. It is not just about living in Florida.

COMPLETE TESTING AND PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS.

  • Are you ready for college-level courses?
  • Take the P.E.R.T. and find out.

APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT.

  • How do you pay for college?
  • Lots of options! But you must start ASAP.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

  • High School
  • Other post-secondary institutions.
  • Special Credit like AP, CLEP, IB, DANTES, and more
  • Transcripts from Other Countries (International Transcripts)
  • Transcript Evaluation Process

VISIT ADVISING AND REGISTER FOR CLASSES.

BUY YOUR BOOKS, GeT Your Student id AND GO TO CLASS!

  • Check your schedule for textbook information.
  • Know important dates, times, and locations.
  • Know the reference numbers for classes.
  • Student ID Card – Required for students.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Dual enrolled students follow additional steps here.
International/visa students follow additional steps here.

If you are a veteran, want to use disability services, are in a special program like CROP or TRiO, please follow links for additional information.