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Cal Poly Pomona

California State University High School Counselor Conference Fall 2008. Cal Poly Pomona. One of only six Polytechnic Universities Enthusiastically practicing a philosophy of hands-on learning.

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Cal Poly Pomona

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  1. California State University High School Counselor Conference Fall 2008 Cal Poly Pomona

  2. One of only six Polytechnic Universities • Enthusiastically practicing a philosophy of hands-on learning. • Integrates learning-by-doing into a broad liberal arts education as well as the applied sciences and professional fields. • Students gain career expertise along with critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills.

  3. 1,400 acres of rolling hills and greenery • 63 majors and 70 minors • Average class size 26 students • 23:1 student/teacher ratio • 3,000 students live on campus • Calendar – quarter system • 56% men, 44% women • 21,500 total student enrollment

  4. WHAT’S NEW • The Collins College of Hospitality Management • Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships • Residential Suites Phase II • Construction started Summer 2008 • Will offer 622 additional beds • Library gets a $33 million facelift - Opening Fall 2008 • Indoor/Outdoor full-service Starbucks • 24 hour study spaces • 2 story Grand Reading Room • 23 additional group study rooms

  5. Competitive Admissions Policy • First time Freshmen Impaction • Reduction in local area high schools • Reduction of 40 high schools • All applicants must apply during the initial filing period of October 1st – November 30th • Take the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test preferably by the October 2008 test date, but no later than December 2008 • All applicants must submit official ACT or SAT Reasoning test scores by January 2009

  6. IMPACTED PROGRAMS College of Environmental Design: • Architecture • Supplemental criteria • Successful candidates have a minimum 3.6 GPA • Competitive GPA and SAT scores • Encourage students to identify an alternate major IMPACTED PROGRAMS

  7. IMPACTED PROGRAMS College of Engineering: • Civil Engineering • Supplemental Criteria • Competitive GPA and SAT scores • Minimum score of 550 SAT or 23 ACT required • Encourage students to identify an alternate major NEWLY IMPACTED PROGRAM

  8. NEWLY IMPACTED PROGRAMS College of Agriculture: • Animal Science • Animal Health Science • Supplemental criteria • Competitive GPA and SAT or ACT scores • Encourage students to identify an alternate major

  9. HOUSING • 3,000 beds • 1,800 beds in our residence halls • 1,200 beds at the University Village • Residence Halls - single, double and triple occupancy • Residential Suites - suite-style accommodations • Apartments - double and single rooms • Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis - anticipate a waiting list • Sign-up early - Complete the REQUEST FOR HOUSING INFORMATION online form • Release openings for housing in early April www.dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs

  10. Over $74 million in financial aid and scholarships awarded each year (Grants, Scholarships, Loans, Work Study) COLLEGE DEGREE FROM CAL POLY POMONA - PRICELESS

  11. Agriculture Counselor Day October 2, 2008 • Pumpkin Festival October 18-19, 2008 • Poly Palooza - Preview Day November 8, 2008 • Engineering Open House February 21, 2009 • Transfer Day March 6, 2009

  12. Bronco Connections (909) Admissions and Outreach 869-5299 Athletics 869-2810 Campus Tours 869-3529 Disability Resource Center 869-3333 Educational Opportunity Program 869-3360 Financial Aid 869-3700 Test Center 869-3353 University Housing Services 869-3307 www.csupomona.edu

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