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Cal Poly Pomona

F-1 and J-1 International Admissions

The Cal Poly Pomona Admissions Office maintains pages specifically geared to international students. Please follow these links to visit the Admissions Office's pages for applying to Cal Poly Pomona.

F-1 Students - Guide to CPP Admission

  1. Please read the Admissions General Information before applying to Cal Poly Pomona.
    1. Admissions Requirements
    2. I-20 Issuance
    3. Important Deadlines
    4. Testing Requirements
      5. - Freshmen and Transfers
      - Graduate & Post baccaluareate
    5. TOEFL Requirement - TOEFL Institution Code for Cal Poly Pomona: 4082
    6. Admissions Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
  2. Apply to the University through CSU Mentor website.
    1. How to Complete the CSU Mentor Application for Cal Poly Pomona
  3. Make sure you complete additional forms required for admission.
  4. Take the English and Math placement tests (EPT and ELM) at the Test Center.
  5. If you need more information on applying to Cal Poly Pomona, you can contact:

    6. Matilda Obaseki

    Admission Counselor

    Office of Admissions and Outreach

    mmobaseki@csupomona.edu

    +1 909 869 2978

 

Steps to follow after being admitted

  1. Complete Transfer In Form PDF and submit it to the International Center (Building 1 Room 104)
  2. Obtain I-20
    3. - If you are out of the country: Contact the International Center and request for your I-20 to be mailed to your home country. You must agree to pay the shipping fees.
    - If you are near the Cal Poly Pomona vicinity: Contact the International Center and request for your I-20 to be processed. When it is ready, come to the international center to pick it up, and bring with you, your passport with I-94 and Visa, and any old I-20s.
  3. Attend University’s Orientation - Orientation Services (909) 869-3604
  4. Attend International Student Orientation through the International Center

NOTE: The international center must make copies of your passport with your I-94 and visa, and any old I-20’s within 10 days after the first day of the quarter.

J-1 Students - Guide to CPP Admission

  1. Only students from our exchange partner university can participate in the exchange program.  Please refer to our list of exchange partners.
  2. Talk to your exchange program coordinator to see whether or not you can participate in the exchange program and whether there is an imbalance fee. 
  3. Check with your University if there are any requirement to participate in the exchange program.
  4. Requirement from Cal Poly Pomona:
    1. Complete J-1 Undergraduate Exchange Student Application PDF
    2. Proof of Financial Support is Required
      3. - A current bank letter or statement in English must accompany your application showing at least $4,500.00 U.S. dollars on deposit for each quarter (term) you will attend Cal Poly Pomona.
    3. Provide Official Transcripts in English
    4. Provide a Passport Size Photo (Size 2x2)
    5. Official TOEFL Score
      6. - All students must include proof of English language proficieny by submitting a recent computer based TOEFL test score of at least 197 (71 Internet-based).  Students from the following countries are exempt: Australia, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, and the U.K.  More information about the TOEFL test can be found at:  http://www.ets.org/toefl/
    6. Health Insurance Coverage
      7. - Students are required to purchase an approved policy through the International Center upon arrival on campus at a competitive premium of approximately $204.00 per quarter. 
      - You must have the following minimum health insurance coverage for your entire length of stay in the US:
        - $50,000 medical coverage per sickness or accident
        - $10,000 for medical evacuation to home country
        - $7,500 for repatriation of remains to home country
  1. Turn in all the necessary forms and documents to your exchange coordinator.