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In this section are frequently asked questions about
admission requirements and Cal Poly Pomona
in general.
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Admission
Requirements Frequently Asked Questions
General Frequently
Asked Questions
International Graduate Student Frequently Asked Questions
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Admission Requirements Frequently Asked Questions |
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- What are the requirements to be admitted?
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You will be
considered for admission if: |
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- you have completed a four-year college
course of study and hold an acceptable
baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from
an accredited or internationally recognized
institution;
- are in good academic standing at the
last college of university attended;
- have attained a grade-point average of
at least 2.5 in the last 60 semester (90)
quarter) units attempted;
- and satisfactorily meet the
professional, personal, scholastic, and
other standards for graduate studies, which
may include qualifying examinations.
For more information, visit the
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- What does the Office of Admissions & Outreach
need 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.
- When can I submit my application?
Students 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:
| 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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- How do I apply for admission to Cal Poly Pomona? We strongly encourage you
to apply to Cal Poly Pomona on-line at
CSUMentor. 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.
- Are there any tests that need to be taken?
Some departments require new graduate students to take
the General and/or Subject Test of the
GRE before admission. The
GMAT is required for those who seek the Master of
Business Administration degree or the degree of Master
of Science in Business Administration. Read
the Testing
Requirements for Graduate & Post baccalaureates.
- What is the deadline to get my supporting
transcripts/documents in?
The application and supporting document deadlines are
available online for
domestic and
international
applicants.
- 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 Graduate Admissions
Analyst. Please leave a voice mail message,
speaking slowly and distinctly, so that we can
return your call as soon as possible.
- What undergraduate GPA is required to be considered for
admission into a graduate program?
The minimum GPA required for consideration is 2.50 based on
the last ninety quarter units -- depending upon the specific
graduate program.
- How many letters of recommendation are required for the
MBA program? Three letters of recommendation are required for the MBA
program. Mail or fax them directly to the MBA program.
- Are letters of recommendation required for the Credential
program? The Credential Program does not require letters, but the
letters will certainly help you to be considered for the
program.
- What documents are required for international students?
Typically, the following documents are required to be in the
Office of Admissions & Outreach as soon as possible after
you have submitted your application:
- official transcripts sent directly to the Office of
Admissions & Outreach from the institution(s) you have
attended;
- official degree certificate, transcripts and degree
certificate in the original language (depending upon from
what country your bachelor's degree was obtained);
- the international packet sent to you from Cal Poly Pomona
completely filled out -- including visa, health insurance,
financial support with bank certification; and
TOEFL score results-- if you have not attended an American
institution or have completed fewer than six full-time
semesters at an American institution.
- What is the minimum TOEFL score required for
graduate programs?
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Minimum TOEFL
score required for all programs: |
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a score of 550
(paper-based); or
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a score of 213 (computer-based)
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Please note the following exception: |
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Program |
Paper-based
Score |
Computer-based Score |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
580 |
237 |
| Master Urban and Regional Planning |
580 |
237 |
| Master of Arts in English |
585 |
238 |
| Note: The essay portion is mandatory in certain programs. |
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- Do I need to submit a TOEFL score result if the language
of instruction is English at the institution where I
obtained my bachelor's degree? If English is the language of instruction at the institution
but we do not recognize that fact, then we will need a
letter from the institution or the Ministry of Education on
official letterhead stating that English is the language of
instruction.
- When will my I-20 be issued?
Typically, your I-20 will be mailed to the address you
indicated on you application within five working days from
the time you are formally admitted.
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
glnalbandian@csupomona.edu.
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General Frequently Asked Questions |
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- 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.
- What does it cost to attend Cal Poly Pomona?
Approximate costs for both undergraduate and graduate
international students are: Tuition and Fees: $11,300 per
year; Books and Supplies: $1224; Transportation: $1,000;
Room and Board: $6,747; Incidentals and Health Insurance:
$2,200. For more information about fees visit the
Financial
Aid web pages.
- How do I apply for Financial Aid?
International students are not eligible for federal
financial aid but the
International Center administers a
generous partial tuition assistance scholarship program for
international students based on academic performance and
other meritorious criteria.
International graduate students are eligible to apply for a
tuition assistance scholarship after studying at Cal Poly
Pomona for at least two quarters and meeting all eligibility
requirements. For undergraduates the residency requirement
is 3 quarters.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
The following are some of
the recently completed
projects:
- Engineering building
- Biotechnology building
- Collins School of Hospitality Management
expansion
- Center for Technology, Training and Incubation
(home to the NASA Commercialization Center, the
College of the Extended University, an off-campus
bookstore, food facilities and more)
- The Bronco Student Center (home to new dining
facilities, a fitness center, additional meeting
rooms, and more)
- The Aratani Japanese Garden
- The Residential Suites
- 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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