What is SALO?

The heart of student life at Polk State is your Student Activities and Leadership Office — better known as “SALO.” SALO is based on the Lakeland and Winter Haven campuses and the JDA Center in Lake Wales. One of SALO’s primary goals is to make sure that student life is Polktastic for each of Polk State’s students, whichever College location they consider to be “home base.” Your student life at Polk State is what you make of it, and SALO is the place to start your adventure…

Events

Today Nov 12

Financial Aid Guaranteed Processing Deadline for Spring Session is November 15, 2024

Tuesday, 10/15/24 - Friday, 11/15/24 Polk State College

Wed Nov 13

Open Registration (including dual enrolled) (Spring Session)

Wednesday, 11/13/24 - All Day

Fri Nov 15

Last Day to Withdraw from a Class (Fall Fastrack 2 Session)

Friday, 11/15/24 - All Day

Wed Nov 27

Thanksgiving Break (College Closed – No Saturday Classes on 11/30/24)

Wednesday, 11/27/24 - Sunday, 12/01/24

Student Life & Services

Polk State offers the advantages of intimate campus life you might expect from a small college — but has a wide range of opportunities and services that are only possible with an institution that serves over 20,000 students each year.

No matter if you’re into the environment or salsa dancing, there is a Polk State student club or organization for you. The College offers dozens of student life opportunities — all you have to do is join. Don’t see what you’re looking for? Contact your campus Student Activities and Leadership Office (SALO) at: salo@hongxinbq.net for information on how to start a new club.