SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S

POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITYPOLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY

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Cal i fornia State Poly technic Universi t y, Pomona

HISTORYCal Poly Pomona opened September 1938 and has grown to be a

prominent university with 24,000 students from all parts of the

world. Breakfast cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg (yes, the man who

invented the corn flake cereal) donated 813 acres of land to the

state of California in 1949 for the purpose of breeding Arabian

Horses and promoting higher education. The campus continues to

honor W.K. Kellogg’s belief that “education offers the greatest

opportunity for really improving one generation over another.”

Today, the campus covers 1,438 acres and is the second largest in

area among the California State University’s 23 campuses. About

2,700 faculty and staff support the education of 24,000 students.

ENGAGED FACULTYDon’t expect your Cal Poly Pomona instructors to be “cloistered

academics.” We choose our faculty based on their success and

experience in the real world, as well as their ability to teach and

communicate. Their strong connection to the professional

world maintains the quality and relevancy of their teaching and

gives students a direct link to rewarding internships and career

opportunities. Their love of teaching shows in the personal

engagement they offer their students and their commitment to

provide every student with a quality education.

“I have learned to think clearly and express myself briefly and precisely and I have become more confident. Cal Poly Pomona not only prepared me for my career, it prepared me for life outside of my career.”

- Xuanni Pu (China), Hospitality Management

“The small class size is great as students get one-on-one feedback from the professors. This is one of the vital reasons Cal Poly Pomona is known to produce high quality graduates.”

- Beatrice Michael (Dubai), Food Science & Technology

“The sense of community here makes it different. The small classrooms and the interactions with each professor make the learning process so personal.”

- Abed Zarruq (Brazil), Civil Engineering

“Cal Poly Pomona has given me so many opportunities. I am a tutor, a peer advisor (for my major) and a student assistant. Cal Poly Pomona builds up my resume, both educationally and professionally.”

- Phuong Nguyen (Vietnam), Accounting

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONSCal Poly Pomona offers a rich mix of academic disciplines that,

together, prepare our graduates to contribute to our global world.

Our learn-by-doing philosophy embraces the teaching of theory

through application, allowing both undergraduate and graduate

students to apply their knowledge with hands-on projects, faculty

led research and valuable internships and service learning programs.

This focus on actions and solutions turns our students into skilled

workers, integrative problem solvers and well-balanced leaders.

www.cpp.edu/~admissions/international

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMThe University offers various programs such as International

Student Leadership Program (ISLP), Academic Seminars for

Graduate Students, Professional Development Program for Student

Teachers, and other customized programs based on international

students’ specific needs. ISLP helps students discover and develop

their leadership abilities while learning about the increasingly

interconnected global marketplace. The program is offered twice a

year with approximately three weeks for each session.

www.ceu.cpp.edu/go/gep

ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAMQualified international students can take university courses for

credits that may transfer to their home university. Students can

enroll in language courses if needed, in addition to undergraduate

and graduate courses that are available. Students may enroll in up

to four terms. www.cpeli.cpp.edu

HISTORYCal Poly Pomona opened September 1938 and has grown to be a

prominent university with 24,000 students from all parts of the

world. Breakfast cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg (yes, the man who

invented the corn flake cereal) donated 813 acres of land to the

state of California in 1949 for the purpose of breeding Arabian

Horses and promoting higher education. The campus continues to

honor W.K. Kellogg’s belief that “education offers the greatest

opportunity for really improving one generation over another.”

Today, the campus covers 1,438 acres and is the second largest in

area among the California State University’s 23 campuses. About

2,700 faculty and staff support the education of 24,000 students.

ENGAGED FACULTYDon’t expect your Cal Poly Pomona instructors to be “cloistered

academics.” We choose our faculty based on their success and

experience in the real world, as well as their ability to teach and

communicate. Their strong connection to the professional

world maintains the quality and relevancy of their teaching and

gives students a direct link to rewarding internships and career

opportunities. Their love of teaching shows in the personal

engagement they offer their students and their commitment to

provide every student with a quality education.

“I have learned to think clearly and express myself briefly and precisely and I have become more confident. Cal Poly Pomona not only prepared me for my career, it prepared me for life outside of my career.”

- Xuanni Pu (China), Hospitality Management

“The small class size is great as students get one-on-one feedback from the professors. This is one of the vital reasons Cal Poly Pomona is known to produce high quality graduates.”

- Beatrice Michael (Dubai), Food Science & Technology

“The sense of community here makes it different. The small classrooms and the interactions with each professor make the learning process so personal.”

- Abed Zarruq (Brazil), Civil Engineering

“Cal Poly Pomona has given me so many opportunities. I am a tutor, a peer advisor (for my major) and a student assistant. Cal Poly Pomona builds up my resume, both educationally and professionally.”

- Phuong Nguyen (Vietnam), Accounting

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONSCal Poly Pomona offers a rich mix of academic disciplines that,

together, prepare our graduates to contribute to our global world.

Our learn-by-doing philosophy embraces the teaching of theory

through application, allowing both undergraduate and graduate

students to apply their knowledge with hands-on projects, faculty

led research and valuable internships and service learning programs.

This focus on actions and solutions turns our students into skilled

workers, integrative problem solvers and well-balanced leaders.

www.cpp.edu/~admissions/international

STUDENT LEADERSHIP PROGRAMThe University offers various programs such as International

Student Leadership Program (ISLP), Academic Seminars for

Graduate Students, Professional Development Program for Student

Teachers, and other customized programs based on international

students’ specific needs. ISLP helps students discover and develop

their leadership abilities while learning about the increasingly

interconnected global marketplace. The program is offered twice a

year with approximately three weeks for each session.

www.ceu.cpp.edu/go/gep

ACADEMIC STUDIES PROGRAMQualified international students can take university courses for

credits that may transfer to their home university. Students can

enroll in language courses if needed, in addition to undergraduate

and graduate courses that are available. Students may enroll in up

to four terms. www.cpeli.cpp.edu

DIVERSE COMMUNITY

Ranked third in student diversity among western universities*

in the United States, our campus celebrates the distinct

perspectives and cultures of our multicultural community. Our

students acquire a capacity for viewing issues from multiple

perspectives through their understanding and experiences

with students and faculty from different cultures and

socioeconomic groups. Cal Poly Pomona graduates are well

prepared for success in our increasingly global society.

*By US News and World Report (2008) among master’s granting institutions

OUR CAMPUSAs one of only two polytechnic universities in

the state, Cal Poly Pomona is known for

academic excellence, hands-on learning and

affordable tuition fees. Education takes place

both within and beyond the classroom, and

students tackle real-world challenges, giving

them an advantage as career-ready

graduates. Faculty in all disciplines apply

theory to practice, creating opportunities for

students to use their knowledge in hands-on

projects, collaboration in research, and

participation in valuable internships and

service learning programs. Cal Poly Pomona

strikes a balance between urban excitement

and rural charm. Our premier Southern

California location offers close proximity to

career and internship opportunities as well as

cultural, art, music and theatre venues.

Located at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange

and San Bernardino counties, our students

can swim in the ocean, ski in the mountains

and visit the world’s happiest amusement

park all in the same day!

CAL POLY CAMPSDesigned for students age 14 and older, our camps give students an opportunity to experience campus life at Cal Poly Pomona. Camp themes vary from American culture, engineering and robotics, to web development, art, music, and sports. www.ceu.cpp.edu/go/gep

3+1+GRADUATE PROGRAMIn the 3+1+Graduate Program, international students complete

the first three years in their home university and one year at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). At CPP, students work on graduate admission and take master-prerequisites and/or language development courses as needed. After receiving their bachelor’s degree from the home university, students can continue on to a CPP graduate

program if admitted.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTECPELI offers international students campus-based English as a

Second Language programs to strengthen skills for academic

success. Conditional admission is available for selected

undergraduate students. www.cpeli.cpp.edu

EXCHANGE PROGRAMSFor students interested in up to one year of study at Cal Poly Pomona, the exchange program allows students to receive university credit to transfer to their home institution, and pay home institution tuition. www.cpp.edu/~international/study_abroad

DIVERSE COMMUNITY

Ranked third in student diversity among western universities*

in the United States, our campus celebrates the distinct

perspectives and cultures of our multicultural community. Our

students acquire a capacity for viewing issues from multiple

perspectives through their understanding and experiences

with students and faculty from different cultures and

socioeconomic groups. Cal Poly Pomona graduates are well

prepared for success in our increasingly global society.

*By US News and World Report (2008) among master’s granting institutions

OUR CAMPUSAs one of only two polytechnic universities in

the state, Cal Poly Pomona is known for

academic excellence, hands-on learning and

affordable tuition fees. Education takes place

both within and beyond the classroom, and

students tackle real-world challenges, giving

them an advantage as career-ready

graduates. Faculty in all disciplines apply

theory to practice, creating opportunities for

students to use their knowledge in hands-on

projects, collaboration in research, and

participation in valuable internships and

service learning programs. Cal Poly Pomona

strikes a balance between urban excitement

and rural charm. Our premier Southern

California location offers close proximity to

career and internship opportunities as well as

cultural, art, music and theatre venues.

Located at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange

and San Bernardino counties, our students

can swim in the ocean, ski in the mountains

and visit the world’s happiest amusement

park all in the same day!

CAL POLY CAMPSDesigned for students age 14 and older, our camps give students an opportunity to experience campus life at Cal Poly Pomona. Camp themes vary from American culture, engineering and robotics, to web development, art, music, and sports. www.ceu.cpp.edu/go/gep

3+1+GRADUATE PROGRAMIn the 3+1+Graduate Program, international students complete

first three years in their home university and one year at Cal Poly Pomona (CPP). At CPP, students work on graduate admission and take master-prerequisites and/or language development courses as needed. After receiving their bachelor’s degree from the home university, students can continue on to a CPP graduate

program if admitted.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTECPELI offers international students campus-based English as a

Second Language programs to strengthen skills for academic

success. Conditional admission is available for selected

undergraduate students. www.cpeli.cpp.edu

EXCHANGE PROGRAMSFor students interested in up to one year of study at Cal Poly Pomona, the exchange program allows students to receive university credit to transfer to their home institution, and pay home institution tuition. www.cpp.edu/~international/study_abroad

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS/MAJORS

Accountancy (MS)

Aerospace Engineering (BS)

Agribusiness & Food Industry Management (BS)

Agriculture (MS)

Agricultural Science (BS)

Animal Health Science (BS)

Animal Science (BS)

Anthropology (BS)

Apparel Merchandising &Management (BS)

Architecture (BArch) (MArch)

Art History (BA)

Biology (BS)

Biological Science (MS)

Biotechnology (BS)

Botany (BS)

Business Administration (BS) (MBA) (MS)

- Accounting- Computer Information Systems- E-Business- Finance, Real Estate, and Law- International Business- Management and Human Resources

- Marketing Management- Technology and Operations Management

Chemical Engineering (BS)

Chemistry (BS) (MS)

Civil Engineering (BS) (MS)

Communication (BS)

Computer Engineering (BS)

Computer Science (BS) (MS)

Construction EngineeringTechnology (BS)

Economics (BS) (MS)

Education (MA) (Ed.D.)

Electrical Engineering (BS) (MS)

Electronic Systems Engineering Technology (BS)

Engineering (MS)

Engineering Management (MS)

Electromechanical Systems EngineeringTechnology (BS)

English (BA) (MA)

Environmental Biology (BS)

Food Science and Technology (BS)

Foods and Nutrition (BS)

Gender, Ethnicity & MulticulturalStudies (BA)

Geography (BS)

Geology (BS) (MS)

Graphic Design (BFA)

History (BA) (MA)

Hospitality Management (BS) (MS)

Industrial Engineering (BS)

Interior Architecture (MIA)

Kinesiology (BS) (MS)

- Exercise Science- Health Promotion- Pedagogy

Landscape Architecture (BS) (MLA)

Liberal Studies (BA)

Manufacturing Engineering (BS)

Mathematics (BS) (MS)

Mechanical Engineering (BS) (MS)

Music (BA)

- Music Education- Music Industry Studies- Performance Emphasis

Philosophy (BA)

Physics (BS)

Plant Science (BS)

Political Science (BA)

Psychology (BA) (MS)

Public Administration (MPA)

Regenerative Studies (MS)

Science, Technology, and Society (BA)

Sociology (BA)

Spanish (BA)

Theatre (BA)

Urban & Regional Planning (BS) (MURP)

B.A. = Bachelor of Arts

B. Arch = Bachelor of Architecture

B.F.A. = Bachelor of Fine Arts

B.S. = Bachelor of Science

M.A. = Master of Arts

M.Arch. = Master of Architecture

M.B.A. = Master of Business Administration

M.Bt. = Master of Biotechnology

M.I.A. = Master of Interior Architecture

M.L.A. = Master of Landscape Architecture

M.P.A. = Master of Public Administration

M.S. = Master of Science

Whether you want to become an astrophysicist, artist, architect, teacher, hotel executive, engineer or company CEO, our

unique programs will help you discover your lifelong passion.

Impacted majors are highlighted in bold.

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California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

1938

One of the 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU)

system, the largest public university system in the United States

Instrumentum Discplinae (Application of Knowledge)

Learn-by-Doing

Undergraduate – 35 Graduate – 15

Undergraduate – 22,149 Graduate – 1,568

3,000 students

Billy Bronco

Office of Admissions and Outreach

For more information go to:facebook.com/CPPinternationalwww.cpp.edu

3801 W. Temple Ave. Pomona, CA 91768909.869.5299

RANKINGS

4thbest public university in Western US* US News & World Report

5thbest public university Engineering program in the US*US News & World Report

10thmost diverse university in the USUS News & World Report

Top 20Hospitality Management program in the USaccording to Best Schools

Top 5%of all Business programs in the world accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business

Top 50in US for high quality education at lowest costUS News & World Report

George & Sakaye Arantani Japanese garden *ranking of master’s category