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In this section are frequently asked questions about
admission requirements,
how to apply,
documents that need to be submitted, the
TOEFL test, and
Cal Poly Pomona in general.
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Admission Requirements
How to Apply
Required Documents
The TOEFL and Other Tests
General Frequently Asked Questions
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Admission Requirements |
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- What are the requirements to be admitted as an
international student directly from a foreign high
school?
The minimum acceptable grade average
is 3.00 on a four-point scale (approximately a “B”
average). The conversion of grades is determined by an
International Analyst in the Office of Admissions &
Outreach.
- What if I graduated from high school in the USA? Graduates of U.S. high schools, accredited
international high schools, and USA dependent high
schools overseas, must submit an American college test
(ACT) or scholastic aptitude test (SAT). You must also
have college preparatory courses taken and passed with
grades of “C” or better from grades 9 through 12.
Please read the
Testing
Requirements and Deadlines.
- If I do not have the minimum college preparatory subjects completed, can I still
be admitted to the university?
Without meeting these requirements, you
cannot be admitted to Cal Poly Pomona. Instead, you will
be required to attend a community college and reapply to
the university when you have 60 semester transferable
units. Within these 60 semester units, you are required
to have completed (with grades of “C” or better) 30
semester units of general education courses.
- What is the minimum admission requirement to
enter the university as a lower-division transfer
student?
At this time Cal Poly Pomona is not
accepting applications from lower-division transfer
students.
- What is the minimum admission requirement to
enter the university?
You must have 60 semester
transferable units. Within these 60 semester units, you
must have 30 semester units of general education. Within
these 30 semester units, four courses are mandatory:
- written communication
- oral communication
- critical thinking
- quantitative reasoning
General education courses may be taken at a community college in the USA.
See:
International Students Admission Requirements
- If I do not have 30 semester units of General
Education, can I still be admitted as an upper-division
transfer student?
No. You will be required to attend a community college in
the USA and complete the general education courses that you
are lacking.
- What is
needed in order to determine my degree equivalency?
Your official transcript (in the original language
and a certified English translation) – including the posting
of your degree. Your diploma or degree
certificate will also be required, if your degree is not
posted on your transcript.
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How to Apply |
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- When can I submit my application?
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application
during the Priority Application Filing Period as
applications are subject to close at any time AFTER this
period ends.
Application Filing Periods:
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Quarter |
Initial Filing Period |
| Fall |
Oct. 1 - Nov. 30
of the
previous year |
| Winter |
June 1 - 30
of the
previous year |
| Spring |
August 1 - 31 of the
previous year |
| Summer |
February 1 - 28
of the same year
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Check for
Closed Terms and Majors.
- How do I apply for admission to Cal Poly Pomona? We strongly encourage you to apply to Cal Poly Pomona on-line
at
CSUMentor. If you do not
have access to the Web, application forms may be obtained at:
- any California high
school; or
- any community college; or
- from the Admissions Office at any of the campuses
of the California State University.
Your application and $55.00 filing fee (or
fee waiver request) must be submitted by the
application deadline.
Apply on-line! It is faster and more accurate.
Application receipt will be confirmed via email.
- How soon will I receive my I-20?
I-20s are issued by Cal Poly Pomona's International
Center. Please feel free to contact an
International Student Advisor anytime regarding when
your I-20 will be issued.
For more information about obtaining your I-20 from the
International Center AFTER you have received your formal
letter of admission, please call (909) 869-3267 or send an e-mail
to
dsgillespie@csupomona.edu. Please note that an I-20
cannot be issued to you until you have been officially
admitted to Cal Poly Pomona.
- How many transfer credits will be granted once I
have been accepted to the university?
Once you have been admitted, your file is sent to an
evaluator who will tentatively determine how many credits
you will be granted. Once the evaluation process has been
completed, you will have an opportunity to review your
transfer evaluation with an academic advisor when you attend
an orientation program.
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Required Documents |
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- What types of documents are required to be sent
from my high school to support my application as a
first-time freshman?
In most cases,
we require grades from the 9th through the 12th year.
Additional certificates, diplomas, or mark sheets may be
required once your application has been reviewed.
- Are official high school transcripts
required?
Yes. Please make arrangements to have your transcripts
mailed directly from your institution to Cal Poly Pomona.
- When should transcripts be sent to Cal Poly
Pomona?
Transcripts must be
received on or before the publicized
document
deadline for the term you are applying for.
Transcripts must be mailed directly to the Office of
Admissions and Outreach at California State Polytechnic
University, Pomona, from each institution attended. We
will also accept sealed, hand-carried transcripts.
- What if my transcripts are not in English?
If your school does not provide an English translation,
take your own personal copies of your transcripts to a
certified English translation agency. Once the
translation has been completed, please forward it to the
Office of Admissions & Outreach immediately.
Please note that you still need to have your official
transcripts mailed directly from your school.
- Are official transcripts needed to determine if I'm eligible?
Yes. Please make arrangements to have two copies of your
transcripts mailed immediately from your institution to the
Office of Admissions & Outreach.
- Are English translations required for documents?
Yes. All documents must have a certified English
translation.
- Are there any other documents required prior to
being accepted?
Yes. You are required to have evidence (supported by a bank
statement) of financial resources to meet the cost of
education at Cal Poly Pomona. The approximate cost for one
academic year is $21,600 for undergraduates and $19,400 for
graduates. You are also required to purchase health
insurance from the university.
- How do I check the status of my application file?
Your
application status and information regarding documents
received should be available approximately two weeks
after it has been received. You may check the
status of your application through:
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BroncoDirect; or
- call 909 869 4555 between 8 am to 5 pm (PST) and
ask to be transferred to an International Admissions
Analyst.
Please leave a voice mail message, speaking slowly and distinctly, so that we
can return your call as soon as possible.
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The TOEFL and Other Tests |
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- What system wide tests are required of most new
students? English
Placement Test (EPT) and Entry Level Mathematics Test
(ELM) are required for first-time freshmen applicants.
Please read the
Testing
Requirements and Deadlines thoroughly.
- What is the minimum passing TOEFL score for
undergraduate applicants?
The following is the
minimum TOEFL score for admission:
- a
score of 525 on the paper test; or
- a score of 195 on the
computer-based test
- How can I be exempt from the TOEFL?
To be exempt from having to meet the TOEFL requirement a
student must have completed six full-time semesters in
which English is the primary language of instruction.
Semesters cannot be combined.
You must request a letter from your school to be sent
indicating that the language of instruction is English.
This letter must come from a school authority, on
letterhead.
- How can I have my TOEFL results mailed to Cal Poly
Pomona?
Please contact
TOEFL services in New Jersey, USA at 1-609-771-7100
or out of the U.S. at 1-609-771-7243. Make sure that you
indicate 4082 as Cal Poly Pomona’s institution code
number.
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General Frequently Asked Questions |
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- How many students attend Cal Poly Pomona? Approximately 20,000 students attend Cal Poly Pomona. For a
breakdown on enrollment statistics please refer to
Institutional Research and Planning.
- What is the student/faculty ratio?
The student/faculty ratio is 20 to 1, with an average class
size of 30 students. Smaller classes allow our students to
get the personal attention they need to succeed.
- What kind of housing is available?
Several housing options are available including the
Residence Halls, Residential Suites, and University
Village. Detailed information regarding these housing
options are available through the
University Housing Services.
- What percentage of Cal Poly Pomona students live on
campus?
Approximately 12 to 15 percent of the students live on
campus.
- Why should students live on campus?
National studies show that students who live in residence
halls have a higher grade point average. This is because
they are closer to the faculty, campus, and peers in the
same program. Residence halls have a 20% better chance of
graduating and overall residence hall students are more
satisfied with their college experience.
- Is Cal Poly Pomona on a quarter or
semester system? Cal
Poly Pomona is on a quarter system, which lasts 10
weeks, plus one week for finals.
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Term
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Winter Quarter |
January - March |
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Spring Quarter |
March -June |
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Summer Quarter |
June - August |
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Fall Quarter |
September - December |
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Cal Poly Pomona is one
of the few CSU’s with a state supported summer quarter.
This means that the fees are essentially the same for
the summer. Other CSU’s may charge more for the summer.
- What types of
fraternities/sororities and clubs are on campus?
Cal Poly Pomona has over 240 clubs and organizations,
including eleven national fraternities and sororities;
the Associated Students Incorporated; Agriculture
Education Club; Ridgerunners Ski Club; Geology Club;
Management Information Systems Student Organization; and
Cycling Team. Read about a specific fraternity/sorority
or club on campus from the
clubs and societies directory.
For other ways to
get involved visit the
Office of Student Life.
- What food services are available
on campus? With all
the selections on campus, you can satisfy your appetite
for different types of food.
Taco Bell
Fresh Escape (Salad Bar)
Carl's Jr
Pony Express
Panda Express
Int'l Grounds |
Subway
Strips and Chips
Kikka Sushi
Pony Express
Round Table |
Kellogg West
Vista Cafe
Los Olivos Commons |
Visit
Foundation Dining Services for more information.
- What is the difference between a Cal State University (CSU)
campus and a University of California (UC) campus?
A CSU campus is dedicated first and foremost to the
education of its students. Though CSU professors conduct
research, their primary responsibility is teaching. In the
UC system the primary emphasis is research, and then their
students. Many courses in the UC are taught by graduate
students, while many courses in the CSU are taught by
professors.
- Can students get e-mail and access Cal Poly Pomona from
home?
Yes, all Cal Poly Pomona students receive a free e-mail
account that they can use on and off campus.
- How safe is Cal Poly Pomona
compared to other campuses?
When compared to other CSU’s, we rank 9th in terms of
size and student population and 9th in terms of total
crimes. Our University Police office is staffed by
trained professional police officers and is open 24
hours a day, seven days a week, year round. All campus
telephones are connected to 911, located in the
Communication Center. University Police is staffed by
trained dispatchers and provides telephone and two-way
radio contact for emergency personnel and also serves as
an after-hours contact for students, faculty and staff.
You can obtain a printed copy of Cal Poly Pomona's
annual security report by contacting University
Police at
police@csupomona.edu, or call (909) 869-4139.
- Will I have a problem finding parking on campus?
Students are encouraged to arrive early to allow time to
park and walk to classes. Bronco Express Campus Shuttle
service is available to take students from the parking
lots to classroom sites.
There are several programs
that have been implemented to enhance the availability
of parking on campus. (I.e. Faculty/Staff Ride Share,
Student Ride Share) In addition, our classes are
scheduled from 7 a.m. till 10 p.m.
- Are there any graduate programs?
Yes, Cal
Poly Pomona offers 26 Masters and credential programs.
- How many acres does the school cover?
Cal Poly Pomona covers 1,438 acres and is the second largest
California State University in total land area.
- What percentage of faculty have
terminal degrees? Ninety-nine
percent of the tenured and tenure-track faculty hold the
doctorate or terminal degree in their fields.
- Do you have any special programs
for first time freshman?
Yes, the IGE program is a set of courses in a community
within the university where students get to know each
other over several years. Students work collaboratively
within this learning community. The first year you would
take: IGE 120 Conscious and Community: Origins and
Development of Human Societies, IGE 121 Rationalism and
Revelation: The Ancient World, IGE 122 Authority and
Faith: Feudalism and the Renaissance. There are 2 more
additional years of the program as well. For more
information, check with the department secretary, Ann
Ascher at 909-869-3347.
Cal Poly Pomona also has a 4-year Graduation Pledge
Program. This program is designed to guarantee
graduation in four years. If you are dedicated to
graduating in four years, a first year student, in a
major other than Architecture, and qualified for both
college level math and English according to your ELM and
EPT test scores, this may be the program for you. Please
contact Dr. Rochelle Kellner at 909-869-4531 for more
information.
- How does Cal Poly Pomona
compare/rank with other institutions?
- The University
graduates one of out fourteen engineers in
California.
- One of the 134 colleges named Best in the West
by The Princeton Review.
- One of US News & World Report Western
Universities-Master's:Top Schools
- The University was recently ranked fourth in the
West out of 112 Western Regional universities for
campus diversity.
- The Collins School of Hospitality Management is
ranked third in the nation by restaurant executives.
- The University also has one of the top Division
II athletics programs in the country, with 13
national team championships and 25 individual
national championships to its credit. Our most
recent championships came when our Women's
Basketball Team captured the 2001 and 202 Division
II National Championships.
- Is it true that Cal Poly Pomona participates in the
Tournament of Roses parade?
Yes. Cal Poly Pomona and its sister campus, San Luis Obispo,
have participated in the prestigious parade since 1948. In
1998, we were awarded the Founder’s Award.
- What new developments are in store
for Cal Poly in the near future?
There are several projects that are in
design and in
construction.
A list of
completed projects is available at
Facilities Planning and Management.
- What is Cal Poly Pomona’s "learn
by doing" philosophy?
"Learn by doing," Cal
Poly Pomona’s philosophy, combines theory with practice
to enable students to gain real world experience in
their majors before graduation, making our graduates
highly sought after by companies and professionals.
Read about why students choose to attend Cal Poly Pomona.
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