Transfers: Frequently Asked Questions

Fee description	Amount
Medical Facility	$2.00
Bronco Student Center	$71.00
Associated Student Inc. (ASI)	$25.65
Athletic-ASI	$6.16
Instructionally Related Activities (IRA)	$16.00
Student Health	$45.00

Parking Fees per Quarter:

Type Fee Amt

four-wheel vehicles $90.00

motorcycles $24.00

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.

Term breakdown
Winter Quarter	January - March
Spring Quarter	March -June
Summer Quarter	June - August
Fall Quarter	September - December

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.

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 to Transfers 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.

How do I apply for Financial Aid?

You need to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which are available at all high schools and colleges in the state of California. The application period begins January 1 each year for the following academic year. The priority filing period is March 2. Applications after this date will be considered for limited funding only.

Scholarships and most loans require a separate application in addition to the FAFSA. Scholarship applications are due by January 31 and loan applications are processed after a student receives an eligibility notice through the mail.

Read the detailed instructions on how to apply for financial aid.

19.

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.

20.

What food services are available on campus?

With all the selections on campus, you can satisfy your appetite for different types of food.

Campus Center Market Place	Bronco Student Center
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.

21.

What is the difference between a CSU campus and a 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.

22.

Will I get a Cal Poly Pomona email account?

Once, you are admitted into the University, you will be assigned a Cal Poly Pomona email and website space.

23.

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.

24.

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.

26.

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.

27.

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.

28.

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.

29.

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.

31.

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

32.

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.

Answers to Admission-related Questions

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.

Do you accept work in progress?

All 60 transferable semester college units must be completed by: end of the previous spring for Fall Quarter*, end of the previous summer for Winter Quarter, end of the previous fall for Spring Quarter, and end of the previous winter for Summer Quarter.

*No summer work in Progress is allowed for Fall applicants.

Is there a limit on transfer credits?

If you are transferring from an accredited college, you will be given full credit for college level courses successfully completed. Credit for courses taken at other institutions may fulfill general education or major curriculum requirements; other courses count as elective credit.

A maximum of 70 semester units (105 quarter units) of community college course credit may be applied towards the number of units required for the bachelor's degree. Courses in excess of the maximum units may receive subject credit to satisfy university requirements. Credit is not given for professional courses in education taken at a community college. While no limit is placed upon the number of transferable credits from a four-year college or university, you must meet all Cal Poly Pomona's general unit, grade, and residence requirements to earn a bachelor's degree.

If you have been certified by your community college as having met all (or most) CSU lower-division general education requirements, you may still be required to take some of the general education courses on the Cal Poly Pomona list. This will occur if the major you select requires or recommends introductory or prerequisite courses.

What happens when I transfer from a semester school?

All transferable units will be converted from semester to quarter units (multiply the semester units by 1.5).

Most students don't lose credit when they transfer from a semester to a quarter system. If you plan to transfer to Cal Poly Pomona from a semester system institution, you should complete a series of courses before you transfer to ensure a smooth transition. For example, you should complete both Chemistry 1A and 1B to avoid duplicating coursework.

4. What do I need to have to be eligible for admission?

You must meet the following criteria to be eligible for admission:

Have a college grade point average of at least 2.0 or better (2.4 for non-California residents) in all transferable units completed.
Are in good standing at the last college or university attended, i.e., you are eligible to re-enroll.
Have completed at least 30 semester units (45 quarter units) of college coursework with a grade of C or better in each course to be selected from courses in English, arts and humanities, social science, science and mathematics at a level at least equivalent to courses that meet general education requirements.

Please read the Transfers Admissions Requirements for more information.

5. Do you offer pre-admission advising?

Meeting with an advisor at your Transfer Center and with a Cal Poly Pomona representative to discuss course outlines and to answer questions should be done early in your college career. One-on-one and group pre-admission advising for students.

Cal Poly Pomona outreach counselors are available for pre-admission advising at selected Southern California community colleges to provide information about majors, course work, and requirements. You may arrange a pre-admission advising appointment by contacting your Transfer Center or College and School Relations Office. Click here to find out when we will be on your campus. You may also contact the Office of Admissions & Outreach at Cal Poly Pomona at (909) 869-5299 to set up an appointment with a counselor on our campus.

6. When can I submit an 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

Check for Closed Terms and Majors.

8. Are there any tests that I need to take?

All pre-baccalaureate mathematics courses have a test prerequisite and all general education mathematics/statistics courses have prerequisites that may be satisfied by a placement test or by course work. These prerequisites must be satisfied within certain time limit. The Mathematics Department offers the CSU/UC Mathematics Diagnostic Placement Test (MDPT) each quarter to assist students to meet these prerequisites.

9. 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 can 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.

10. How can I check the status of my application file?

Access your personal portfolio, the course catalog, financial aid information, and check your admission status and to do lists at BroncoDirect.

Your application status and information regarding documents received should be available approximately two weeks after it has been received.


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