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How many people attend Cal Poly?

The university has a target enrollment of 4,493. Cal Poly offered admission to 15,041 people out of 54,060 first-time freshman applicants. That’s significantly fewer than were admitted last year, when 16,466 of 55,000 applicants were accepted for fall 2018.

What is the Cal Poly password?

• Cal Poly Enterprise Authentication Services (TBD)
• Cal Poly Password Manager FAQs and Password Requirements
• Cal Poly Password Expiration Procedure
• Procedure for Changing the Cal Poly Password
• Active Directory Passwords
• Synchronizing Passwords
• Cal Poly Password Change Forms
• Request for Exception to IT Security Standard

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What do you need for Cal Poly?

Program Selection

• All Cal Poly applicants must select a major. Undeclared is not an option for our campus.
• You will be evaluated against other first-year applicants applying to the same major.
• You may select an alternate major, but very few applicants are offered admissions based on their alternate major selection.

What is the GPA requirement for Cal Poly?

• Must be in good academic standing at the last institution attended.
• Must have minimum 2.00 GPA in transferable coursework.
• Must have at least minimum of 60 transferable semester units (90 quarter). 30 of the 60 semester units (45 quarter), must be in General Education. Completion of the "Golden Four."

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Explore What We do Best

At Cal Poly, you will put knowledge into action. The experience you will gain will help ensure that you will be ready to take on whatever comes next — from everyday challenges to the world's most pressing problems.

Our Impact

Cal Poly students, faculty and staff are constantly playing an active part in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges.

Six Colleges, One Unifying Philosophy

Cal Poly's six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors as well as over 50 graduate programs. Regardless of college, all of our programs emphasize hands-on learning and real-world experience in their curriculum.

Welcome, Parents & Families

Bronco Parent and Family Engagement is thrilled you and your student have chosen, or are considering Cal Poly Pomona. We know that parents, family members, and supporters play a critical role in the success of our students.

Stay Informed

Get started with important CPP resources, including Orientation Services, the academic calendar and campus news.

Navigating CPP

Become familiar with campus policies and procedures, health and wellbeing services, Title IX, FERPA information and campus safety.

Be Engaged

Stay informed about special family events and get up-to-date information on volunteer and participation opportunities.

Subscribe to the Bronco Family Newsletter

The Bronco Parent and Family newsletter is the easiest way to stay informed about important university news, updates and ways to support your college student throughout their time at CPP. Simply fill out the sign-up form by clicking below and adding your email to officially subscribe.

Bronco Family Academy

Join live sessions to learn from current and former CPP students, staff and faculty as they share their experiences with a Polytechnic education - the cornerstone of our university.

Other Ways to Reach Us

COVID-19 Notice: Bronco Parent and Family is working remotely at this time and is not available in person. Please reach out through email or the hotline.

What to Pay

Cal Poly Charges Tuition-Registration one quarter at a time, based on enrollment. On Campus Housing and Dining charges are usually posted for the entire year.

When to Pay

Registration-Tuition Fees are posted on a quarterly basis. The system-wide "Fee Past Due Date" shows for ALL students (regardless of Financial Aid status) in the "Unpaid Charges" sub-tab of Money Matters as well as "Activity Details" in the payment portal or "Charges by Due Date" in Share My Information reports.

Financial Aid

If you are interested in using a Payment Plan for Registration-Tuition, you will need to enroll in that plan prior to the system wide due date for the quarter. More information on our Term Payment Plan page.

Welcome to the Bronco Family

Family members and supporters play a critical role in student success at Cal Poly Pomona, and we want to make sure you have the information you need to support your student. The Bronco Family Virtual Orientation Experience provides a comprehensive introduction to CPP resources, programs and support services.

Spring 2022

Spring 2022 Orientation will be conducted virtually for the continued health and wellbeing of our Bronco Family.

Bronco Family Virtual Orientation Experience Reservations

Did you know that you can participate in a Bronco Family Virtual Orientation for no additional fee?