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Summer 2009 Frequently Asked Questions

New or updated items denoted with asterisks (*).

General University Summer Hours
Admissions and Orientation
Extended University *new*
Refunds *new*
Enrollment
Enrollment Through Extended University *updated*
Fee Payment *new*
Financial Aid *updated*
Academic Advising
Academic Disqualification and Incomplete Grades
Grades & GPA *new*
Athletics
Graduation *updated*
International Students
Remedial Math and English Courses
Summer Study Abroad
Summer Bridge Program *new*
Summer Employment *new*
Four-Year Degree Program *new*
GWT *new*
Transfer Coursework
Continuous Enrollment and Last Quarter Residency Requirement *new*
Graduate Students: Project and Thesis Submission *new*
University Housing Services *new*
University Village Housing *new*
Additional Questions

GENERAL UNIVERSITY SUMMER HOURS

  • Will the campus be open during the summer?

Yes, the campus will be open throughout the summer. However, to reduce Cal Poly Pomona's carbon footprint and energy costs, the university will observe a 4/10 work schedule during the summer, from June 15 to Aug. 28.  The university will return to its regular schedule on Monday, Aug. 31.

During the 4/10 work schedule, the campus will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m and will be closed on Fridays.

There are two weeks during the summer when the campus will follow the regular five-day work schedule. From June 29 to July 3, employees will work eight hours Monday through Thursday and observe the Independence Day holiday on Friday. During the week of July 27 to 31, employees will work eight hours Monday through Friday.

ADMISSIONS AND ORIENTATION

  • I was admitted for the summer 2009 quarter.  What happens now?

You have the option of enrolling as a regularly admitted student through Extended University. If you chose not to enroll through Extended University for the summer, you do not need to reapply for admissions and will be eligible to enroll for the fall 2009 quarter through BroncoDirect beginning August 10th through August 13th. Your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit will be applied to the fall quarter.

  • I already attended orientation for summer enrollment?  Do I have to attend another orientation for fall?

No, you are only required to attend orientation once.

  • I am registered for fall orientation during the summer.  Is this still happening?

Yes, attendance is mandatory for all entering freshmen and transfers. All orientation sessions (including PolyNights and the Parent Orientation Programs) will be available as scheduled. Advising and registration for fall quarter enrollment will be provided during the sessions.

EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

  • *NEW* What is Cal Poly Pomona’s Extended University? What is Open University?

Cal Poly Pomona's College of the Extended University designs and delivers a wide variety of educational programs to its many constituencies. The College of the Extended University serves as a vehicle for building partnerships and collaborative relationships through community involvement, economic development, resource development and program development with business and industry. Extended University delivers programs to a wide community that extends from our own campus in Pomona, to local and national audiences, and to new expanding international venues.

Open University is one of the programs offered through Extended University and offers the opportunity to take regular academic courses offered at Cal Poly Pomona with or without formal admission to the university. This summer, many of the classes recently cancelled will be offered through Open University. Because the University does not receive state funding to support enrollment in these courses, fees are $220 per lecture unit and $280 per lab unit instead of the established Cal Poly Pomona fees.

The courses you take will be posted to your Cal Poly Pomona transcript.

REFUNDS

  • I already paid my summer fees. Will I receive a refund?*

Yes. We are working to process automatic refunds as quickly as possible. You do not have to take action for a refund at this time.

  • I haven't paid my summer fees yet. Should I still pay?*

No. You no longer have to pay those fees.

  • I already paid for a parking permit. Can I get a refund?*

Yes. Please take your permit and Bronco ID to the Cashier’s Office for a refund.

ENROLLMENT

  • I have already enrolled for summer classes.  Do I need to drop them myself? 

No, you do not need to take any action. The University will cancel all classes and enrollment. These courses will not appear on your transcript.

  • I already registered for the fall 2009 quarter.  Do I still have those classes?

No change was made for your fall course registrations and you may check your fall class schedule through BroncoDirect. The next opportunity to add or drop courses for fall will begin August 10th through August 13th.

  • I did not enroll in winter and spring classes and needed to attend summer classes at Cal Poly Pomona to stay as an active student?  How will this cancellation of classes affect me?

Because the campus is not offering classes this summer, you will continue as an active student by attending the fall 2009 quarter.

  • Are summer classes available at the other CSU campuses?

Decisions about summer classes are being made by each campus.  Please contact the campus you are interested in attending.

  • I am a master's student and the academic policy states that I must be enrolled every quarter to remain a student at Cal Poly Pomona.  How will this summer session cancellation affect me?

The University will make an exception in this situation and will not require you to enroll in a Project/Thesis Continuation (699) class in the summer. 

  • I registered for a summer class that is a pre-requisite for my fall class?  What do I do? * 

You may be able to enroll in the course in the summer through Extended University. If it is not available or if you chose not to attend Extended University, you will need to register for the pre-requisite before you can take the course you planned to take in the fall. If you are unable to take the pre-requisite, you will need to drop your fall course during the August Schedule Adjustment Period or the Add/Drop period. *UPDATE* Students in these situations may also speak with their faculty adviser or department chair to explore any possible options.

*NEW* I was signed up for an internship class (or co-op class). My employer requires me to take the class. What does this mean?

You can still participate in the internship. Your class will be offered through the Extended University. You can also try to make special arrangements with your employer.

*NEW* I was signed up for an independent study or a research/project/thesis class. Is there an exception for these types of classes?

All of these courses will be offered through the Extended University.  

ENROLLMENT THROUGH EXTENDED UNIVERSITY

  • If I decide to enroll in the Extended University classes, where do I go to register?

The Registrar’s Office will provide information about dates, the process and fee schedule as information becomes available. 

  • What courses will be offered?

The campus hopes to offer most of the courses that were recently cancelled and is developing the course schedule. The complete schedule will be available June 29. 

  • When can I register for summer?

Students who were previously registered in summer will be given priority registration on July 1 and 2. Registration for all students will be open July 6 through July 9. 

  • When do I pay for summer?

Students may pay fees once their fees are available through Bronco Direct.  For the students registering on July 1 or July 2, fees will be available the day following registration.  For students registering July 6 through 9, fees may be paid when fees are posted (approximately 3 hours after registration). All fees must be paid by July 9th or enrollment will be cancelled.

FEE PAYMENT

  • *NEW* I owe the University for an expense previously incurred (parking permit, registration fees, other). Will this stop me from registering for summer through Extended University? *

Yes, a financial hold will be placed on your student account for any balance due the University.  To be able to register through Extended University for the summer, you will need to pay your account in full, and your financial hold will be released.  You may pay online or go to the Cashier’s Office during business hours to settle your account.  If you pay online, you must contact the Cashier’s Office during regular business hours to remove the financial hold.

FINANCIAL AID

  • Can I still qualify for financial aid if I am attending through Extended University?

You may still be eligible for Pell Grants and Stafford Loans if you are a regularly admitted Cal Poly Pomona student enrolled through Extended University.  Please contact Financial Aid at 909.869.3700 for more information.

  • Other than the Pell Grant, am I eligible for the grant funds I have been awarded if I enroll through Extended University?

No, Pell Grants are the only grant funds available for enrollment through Extended University.  Any other grants awarded to you for summer will be cancelled.

  • Will I still be able to utilize the work study I was awarded for summer?

Yes, if you intend to enroll in the fall 2009 quarter, you may use your summer work study award.  You should check with your employing department for information about available hours.

  • Will I still be able to receive financial aid summer study abroad?

Yes, courses for students enrolled in study abroad will continue as scheduled, and you will eligible for any financial aid previously awarded to you.

  • What happens to my loan repayment if I do not attend summer session?

Student loan repayments do not begin until 6 months after your last date of enrollment.  If you have not been enrolled for more than 6 months, you will need to contact your lender for repayment options.

  • *NEW* Can I still enroll at another institution and do the cross enrollment form? *

Yes, we will still accept the cross enrollment form for summer.  You still need to be enrolled in at least 6 Cal Poly Pomona units to be eligible for funds through cross enrollment.  Regularly admitted Cal Poly Pomona students will be able to have Extended University units count towards the required 6 Cal Poly Pomona units.

  • *NEW* How many units do I have to enroll in to qualify for Pell Grant or Loans? *

To be eligible for loan funds, students must be enrolled at least half-time, which means 6 units for undergraduate students and 4 units for graduate students.  Pell Grant eligibility is based on the number of enrolled units (at least 1) and the EFC. 

ACADEMIC ADVISING

  • What if I need to get in touch with my academic advisor during the summer?

Contact your academic department during regular business hours.  See the information above regarding the 4/10 schedule for summer.

ACADEMIC DISQUALIFICATION AND INCOMPLETE GRADES

  • I submitted a Disqualification Reinstatement for summer 2009 that has been approved.  How does this summer session cancellation affect my reinstatement?

 Reinstatements for summer will be deferred to the fall 2009 quarter.

  • I submitted a Disqualification Appeal for summer 2009 and am waiting for a decision.  How does this summer session cancellation affect my appeal? *

*UPDATED* Appeals submitted at the end of spring quarter to attend summer quarter will be evaluated. Students' next quarter of attendance will be deferred to the fall 2009 quarter.

  • I have an incomplete grade in a class that I was hoping to complete in the summer with a faculty member who is teaching the same class.  How can I complete the coursework now if the class is cancelled? *

*UPDATED* You should contact the academic department that offers the class to make an agreement on how to complete the class requirements.  The offering of a class is not necessary to finish an incomplete.

GRADES & GPA

    *NEW* Will grades received for Cal Poly Pomona courses taken through the College of Extended University be counted towards my GPA? *

    Yes, grades received in CPP courses taken through the College of Extended University (CEU) will be counted toward your Cal Poly Pomona and cumulative GPA.

ATHLETICS

  • I am a student-athlete and I need to complete a class in the summer to maintain NCAA eligibility.  How will this affect me?

Please contact the Athletics Department at (909) 869-2810.

GRADUATION

  • I have applied for summer graduation and I need to take classes in the summer to complete my degree requirements.  What do I do?

You may consult the Department Chair of your major for possible options that may enable you to complete your degree requirements in the summer.

  • *NEW* I haven’t applied for Summer 09 graduation yet, can I still apply to graduate in Summer? *

If you have not already applied,  you may apply for Summer 09 graduation in BroncoDirect from July 13 through Aug. 6.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

  • I am an international student and need to be enrolled in courses this summer.  What do I do?

Please contact the International Center at (909) 869-3267 for advising.

REMEDIAL MATH AND ENGLISH COURSES 

  • I am enrolled in the summer remediation class as part of the Early Start Program?  Will that program also be cancelled? *

*UPDATE* The Early Start Program will still be offered this summer. If you are enrolled in remedial math, remedial English and/or CPU 100, your classes will not be cancelled.  Please note that any other class in which you are enrolled for summer will be cancelled. If you have other questions, please contact Sheryl at sesantiaguel@csupomona.edu or (909) 869-3816.

  • I have finished my first year at Cal Poly Pomona but have not completed all the remedial classes required to stay at Cal Poly Pomona. I was planning to take them in the summer.  What happens now that the classes have been cancelled?

You should consider enrolling in your remedial coursework through Extended University.  If you choose not to enroll through Extended University, the University will extend your remediation timetable through end of the fall 2009 quarter.  Make sure that you enroll in the required remedial classes in the fall to avoid being placed on an Administrative Leave of Absence.

SUMMER STUDY ABROAD

  • I am enrolled in a Summer Study Abroad Program through my department/college.  Will that also be cancelled?

Courses offered through Summer Study Abroad will still be available.  Check with your department/college for specific information.

SUMMER BRIDGE PROGRAM

  • *NEW* I was accepted into the three-week Summer Bridge Program. Is this program still happening? *

Yes, the Summer Bridge Program is still being offered this summer. If you have received confirmation from Student Support and Equity Programs that you have been accepted to participate in Summer Bridge, you will be expected to arrive on campus June 28, 2009. If you have other questions regarding Summer Bridge, please contact Vicki Calderon at vvcalderon@cuspomona.edu or (909) 869-3369.

SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

  • *NEW* I was registered for 12 units for summer quarter and scheduled to work as a student assistant on campus. How does the cancellation of classes affect me? *

To be able to work as a student assistant this summer, you will either:

  1. Need to enroll in 7 or more units through Extended University this summer OR
  2. Be a Bridge Student this summer
    • To qualify as a Bridge Student Assistant at Cal Poly Pomona, you must not be enrolled in any classes and must have been enrolled with the minimum unit requirement of 6.1 units for three continuous quarters prior to taking a quarter off.
    • Bridge student assistants are allowed to work a maximum of 40 hours per week during their one quarter off during the college year (summer through spring). Wages earned during the quarter off are paid in the bridge student assistant classification.

FOUR-YEAR DEGREE PROGRAM

  • *NEW* Will the cancellation of summer classes have an impact on students in the four-year degree program? *

This should not impact students in the four-year degree program.  Students must successfully complete 25% of their required units per year to ensure meeting the minimum graduation requirements.  The required number of units per year must be completed in Fall, Winter, and spring.  Coursework completed in the summer will be applied to the next academic year.

This should not have any impact related to the four-year degree program. 

GWT

  • *NEW* I was scheduled to take the GWT.  Will it still be given? *

Yes, the GWT, MDPT, MCP, and all other regularly scheduled test will continue to be administered.

  • *NEW* I was planning to prepare a waiver to the GWT with the University Writing Center.  Will the center be open this summer? *

Yes, the University Writing Center will be open during regular business hours. See the information above regarding the 4/10 schedule for summer.

TRANSFER COURSEWORK

  • I have already transferred the maximum number of units from a community college (105 quarter/70 semester units).  Should I choose to take some lower division classes at the community college this summer, will I be able to transfer them?

You may use community college courses to meet Cal Poly Pomona subject requirements but will not be able to use those units toward the required number of units in your undergraduate program.

CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT AND LAST QUARTER RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

  • *NEW* I have not enrolled for the last two quarters and planned to enroll in summer. Since summer has been cancelled, will I still be eligible to enroll for fall? *

Yes, you will be eligible to enroll for fall.  Students who do not enroll for three consecutive quarters must reapply for admission to the university.  Since the University is not offering a state-funded summer quarter, the fall quarter (not the summer quarter) counts as the third quarter for this year.

  • *NEW* I have already transferred the maximum number of credits from Extended University (13 units for graduates; 36 units for undergraduates).  If I enroll in Extended University this summer, will I be able to transfer the courses? *

Students who have reached the maximum may petition to increase the  number of units transferred.  Decisions on petitions will be made on a case-by-case basis.

  • *NEW* I enrolled in the summer quarter to meet the requirement that I be enrolled in the university during the quarter my degree is awarded.  What happens now? *
  • If you enroll in the Extended University in the appropriate course, you may submit a petition to waive the residency requirement.

  • *NEW* What does "appropriate" course mean for me? *

  • The best advice is to check with your advisor as there are several different alternatives.  Here are a few:

    • If you need the course to complete the required units for your degree, you must take the course(s).  IN most casaes, this would be 696 Ithesis writing) but could include other courses.
    • If you completed all of the required courses but will still be using a significant amount of faculty time completing your culminating experiednce, you should take 699. This is a zero unit course but the cost is the same as a one-unit course.
    • If your culminating experience has been defended and accepted by the committee,you may be permitted to waive the residency requirement without taking a course.  For this, you definitely need approval from your advisor.

Graduate Students: Project and Thesis Submission

What is the project/thesis submission deadline for Summer Quarter, 2009? *

Graduate students need to submit their projects and thesis to the Graduate Studies Office for binding by September 9th, 2009. Students need to call the Graduate Studies Office at (909) 869-3331 to schedule an appointment. Students should also refer the project/thesis guidelines at: http://www.csupomona.edu/~research/graduatestudies/masters/ for more detailed information.

Will there be Library reviewers available to check and approve the formatting for graduate students projects and thesis? *

Yes.  Students need to schedule an appointment by calling the Library at 869-3076.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING SERVICES

  • Can I cancel my housing contract?*

Yes. You will need to submit a written cancellation request to University Housing Services. This form can be accessed through the UHS Student Web , in person at the Housing Office or by email at housing@csupomona.edu.

  • Can I still stay in housing without taking classes?*

Yes. University Housing Services will continue to offer housing throughout the summer. All summer residents will be housed in Vista del Sol with a modified meal plan. Please contact the Housing Office with any questions or for details.

  • Will I lose my fall housing assignment if I don’t stay for the summer?*

No. Summer quarter housing may be cancelled without affecting your fall quarter contract or assignment.

  • May I change my contract to a five-week stay?*

Yes. Please contact the Housing Office for different contact periods.

  • Can I stay until I can determine whether I can add classes at the end of June?*

If you have a summer contract you may continue to stay for as long as you need. You will need to contact the Housing Office and inform them of your plans. Please contact the Housing Office with any questions at (909) 869-3307 or email at housing@csupomona.edu.

UNIVERSITY VILLAGE HOUSING

  • *NEW* Can I cancel my housing contract?*

Yes. You will need to submit a written cancellation request to University Village. This form can be accessed through the UV website http://foundation.csupomona.edu/village/Default.aspx, in person at the University Village or by email at village@csupomona.edu.

  • *NEW* Can I still stay in housing without taking classes?*

Yes. University Village will continue to offer housing throughout the summer and summer enrollment is not mandatory. Please contact the University Village Office with any questions.

*NEW* May I change my contract to a five-week stay?*

Yes. Please contact the University Village Office for different contract periods.

  • *NEW* Can I stay until I can determine whether I can add classes at the end of June?*

You may be given an extension to stay if space is available.  You will need to contact the University Village Office. Please contact the University Village at (909) 869-4242 or by email at village@csupomona.edu.

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Please direct your questions to the following offices:

Admissions and Outreach

Bronco Bookstore
(http://www.broncobookstore.com/policies.asp)

Early Start Program

Financial Aid and Scholarships

Orientation Services

Registrar’s Office

University Housing

University Village Housing

(909) 869-5299

(909) 869-3274

(909) 869-3816

(909) 869-3700

(909) 869-3604

(909) 869-4900

(909) 869-3307

(909) 869-4242

Or for general questions, you may email to summer09@csupomona.edu.

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