Impacted Programs

The California State University (CSU) designates major programs as impacted when more applications are received in the initial filing period from CSU eligible applicants than can be accommodated by the campus.

The CSU will announce during the fall filing period those programs that are impacted and the supplementary criteria campuses will use.  That announcement will be published in the CSU Review, which is distributed to high school and college counselors.  Information about the supplementary criteria is also sent to program applicants.

Cal Poly Pomona's impacted majors are Aerospace Engineering, Animal Health Science, Animal Science, Architecture, Biology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Psychology, Sociology and Undeclared.

• First-time freshman applications to these programs should be submitted during the fall initial filing period (October 1 - November 30).
• Applicants are notified of the admissions decisions in February.

Applying to an Impacted Major

All applicants who apply to an impacted program at Cal Poly Pomona are encouraged to identify an alternate major on their admission application.

• Applications will only be accepted for the fall quarter;
• Applications must be filed by November 30 for the fall quarter of the following year (postmark by Nov. 30 will be accepted);
• Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet the supplemental program requirements for each major;
• Selection for (first-time freshman applicants) is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, completion of all supplemental program requirements and "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.
• The Golden Four courses consist of the following:

         1. Oral Communication
         2. English Composition
         3. Critical Thinking
         4. Quantitative Reasoning

*Note:  The Golden Four courses must be completed by the end of the spring term in which the student applies to the program (e.g., by the end of spring 2013 for entrance in fall 2013 unless specifically stated otherwise).

• Eligible California veterans receive admission priority.
• Transcripts must be on file in the Office of Admissions and Outreach by January 31, 2013.

Specific requirements for each Impacted Major are listed below:

Aerospace Engineering

All applicants are encouraged to identify an alternate major on their admission application;

• Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Freshmen applicants:

Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;

• A minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST): 

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II), 
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Architecture

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements, and meet additional standards required by the Department of Architecture. 

For details on supplemental admission criteria please contact:

College of Environmental Design
Office of Student Affairs
(909) 869-2670

Freshmen applicants:

• Selection for positions (first-time freshmen applicants) is determined by ranking the Eligibility Index, which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Animal Health Science & Animal Science

All applicants must meet regular University admission requirements

For any questions or additional information, please contact:

Animal Veterinary Sciences Department
(909) 869-2216

Freshman applicants:

•      Minimum requirements for consideration is based on a combination of the high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores
•      Official SAT/ACT test scores must be received by the University no later than January 31, 2013 to be considered
•      Final admission is dependent upon receipt of final high school transcripts (with all passing grades) by July 15, 2013

Transfer applicants:

Minimum requirements for consideration include:

• Upper division status (more than 60 units completed);
• Completion of first semester biology with lab and first semester chemistry with lab equal to Area B1, B2  and B3 on the general education curriculum;
• Completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade  of "C" or better;
• Admissions of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses;
• Completion of the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of C or better (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

         1. GE Area B1 - CHM 121
         2. GE Area B2- BIO 115 or BIO 121
         3. GE Area B3 - BIO 115L or BIO 121L
         4. GE Area B4 - STA 120

*Note:  The Golden Four courses must be completed by the end of the fall term in which the student applies to the program (e.g., by the end of Fall 2012 for entrance in Fall 2013).

Biology

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Biology.

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• A minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Biotechnology

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Biology .

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for positions is determined by ranking the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• A minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration;

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.

Chemical Engineering

All applicants are encouraged to identify an alternate major on their admission application.  Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Chemical Engineering.

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission for first-time freshman applicants is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• A minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST): 

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II),
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Civil Engineering

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Civil Engineering Department.

For details on supplemental admission criteria or additional information please contact: 

Civil Engineering Department Office
(909) 869-2488

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• Minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST): 

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II),
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Computer Engineering

All applicants are encouraged to identify an alternate major on their admission application.  Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• A minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II),
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Electrical Engineering

All applicants are encouraged to identify an alternate major on their admission application.  Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Electrical Engineering.

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• Minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II), 
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Mechanical Engineering

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Mechanical Engineering Department  

Freshman applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores;
• Minimum score of 550 of the math section of the SAT exam or a minimum score of 23 on the enhanced math section of the ACT exam is required for consideration.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better;
• Must have completed the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of "C" or better by the end of the spring 2013 quarter (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

1. 1. MAT 114 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus I),
   2. MAT 115 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus II), 
   3. MAT 116 (Analytic Geometry and Calculus III).

Sociology

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Psychology and Sociology

Freshmen applicants: 

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Transfer applicants: 

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.
• Transfer applicants must complete the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of “C+” or better by the end of Spring 2013 (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

1. 1. Completion of courses in General Education Areas A2 and A3,
   2. SOC 201 (Principles of Sociology I),
   3. SOC 202 (Principles of Sociology II),
   4. STA 120 (Statistics with Applications).

Psychology

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards required by the Department of Psychology and Sociology

Freshmen applicants: 

• Selection for positions is determined by ranking the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Transfer applicants:

• Admission of upper division transfer students will be based on overall GPA in transferable courses, and completion of all "Golden Four" courses with a grade of "C" or better.
• Transfer applicants must complete the following supplemental program requirements with a grade of “C+” or better by the end of Spring 2013 (for equivalencies see ASSIST):

1. 1. Completion of courses in General Education Areas A2 and A3,
   2. PSY 202 (Principles of Psychology I),
   3. PSY 210 (Mind, Brain and Behavior),
   4. STA 120 (Statistics with Applications).

Undeclared Program

Applicants must meet regular University admission requirements and meet additional standards.

Freshmen applicants:

• Selection for admission is determined by the Eligibility Index which is comprised of high school GPA and SAT/ACT scores.

Applicants are notified of the admissions decisions in February.

In addition to your undergraduate admissions application, you will also need to submit other necessary documents including official transcripts from all institutions attended and standardized test results.  These documents must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions and Outreach at Cal Poly Pomona for by the requested dates.

At this time, Cal Poly Pomona is experiencing increased demand across all levels, but the increase is most dramatic with entering freshmen.  The campus anticipates that the increased freshmen demand will exceed our capacity to offer a quality education to our students.  Therefore, be advised that even though you may submit an application to an impacted major and identify an alternate major, we may not be able to accommodate you in that alternate major.  Please keep in mind when applying to an impacted major.