Participation and Academics

Cal Poly Pomona is a full-time member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA). As a member of the NCAA and CCAA, Cal Poly Pomona enforces the policies and guidelines set forth by each of the two associations.

Freshman eligibility is determined by the NCAA Clearinghouse with set criteria which includes a minimum SAT score of 820 or an ACT score of 17 (composite) or 68 (sum score) as well as successful completion of 13 core curriculum requirements with C or better.

In order for a student to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona, he/she must have completed 56 semester or 84 quarter units including 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of general education (college level): English Composition, Quantitative Reasoning (i.e. math), Critical Thinking and Speech Communication with minimal grades of "C" and a GPA of 2.0. When transferring from a four-year institution, the previous institution must provide a written release to Cal Poly Pomona before the student-athlete can participate.

Eligibility for competition in intercollegiate athletics requires that a student-athlete maintain a GPA of 2.0 and complete 36 units of work towards a specified major prior to the beginning of the next competitive season. In particular, prior written authorization from the faculty athletic representative (FAR) is required for all student-athletes who wish to take courses for academic credit at any time at institutions other than Cal Poly Pomona. This is especially true if the credit is required to become or remain eligible for athletic competition. To support academic efforts, student-athletes are afforded an opportunity to participate in study halls, attend academic workships, individual counseling and use tutors.