Glades Location
1977 College Drive
Belle Glade, FL 33430

Serving residents of the western communities of Palm Beach County, Palm Beach State at Belle Glade opened in 1972. The permanent facility was built in 1977 and occupied in January 1978. Guided since 1999 by a consortium of educational, community and civic leaders called the Glades Initiative Partnership Council, the College has expanded general education, occupational training, student services and community outreach to meet the diverse educational needs of the area.

The Belle Glade location offers comprehensive courses for college transfer to four-year institutions as well as vocational, technical and continuing education courses. With support from the community, the Nursing Program for registered nursing admitted the first cohort of students in January of 2006. The Belle Glade community celebrated the graduation of these students as they earned an AS degree in the Fall of 2007.

The 470-seat Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Belle Glade was completed in 1982, and the lobby was added in 1996. The theater offers a variety of cultural and entertainment performances and is available for rental by individuals and organizations.