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The Power of Polytechnic
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS AND OUTREACH
CAL POLY POMONA
APPLY ONLINE at www.csumentor.edu
using the International Admissions Application.
The non-refundable application fee is $55.
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
FALL: OCTOBER 1 – NOVEMBER 30
*Winter: June 1 – June 30
*Spring: August 1 – August 30
* Please note that only certain programs will be accepting
applications for Winter and Spring quarters. Please check
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions for current information.
FRESHMEN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COLLEGE PREPARATORY REQUIREMENTS (A-G):
Graduation from high school and completion
of the 15 unit specific A-G high school courses
with a “C” or better.
(A) History/Social Sciences – 2 YEARS REQUIRED
* Minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a four
point scale (approximately a “B” average). The
conversion of grades is determined by the Office
of Admissions and Outreach.
Two years of history/social science, including one year of
world history, culture and geography; and one year of U.S.
History or one-half year of U.S. History and one-half year of
civics or American government.
(B) English – 4 YEARS REQUIRED
Four years of college-preparatory English. No more than
one year of ESL.
(C) Mathematics – 3 YEARS REQUIRED (4 Years Recommended)
The CSU Eligibility Index (EI) is
calculated as follows:
1. (Your GPA*) x 800 + the sum of your SAT
Mathematics and Critical Reading Score
2. (Your GPA*) x 200 + (10 x ACT Composite Score)
on-California Residents must have a
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minimum eligibility index of 3502 using SAT
reasoning or 842 using ACT scores.
* 10th – 11th grade “A-G” Coursework
Please note that neither the ACT nor SAT writing
scores are included in the calculation of the CSU
Eligibility Index
Admissions Tests:
Take the SAT Reasoning Test or ACT by the end
of October, but NO LATER THAN December
of your senior year. Test scores should be
sent directly to the Office of Admissions
and Outreach from the testing agencies, the
College Board (collegeboard.org) or the ACT
(act.org). Cal Poly Pomona’s test code is 4082.
Three years of college-preparatory math (Algebra I,
Geometry and Algebra II, Trigonometry, Calculus, etc).
(D) Laboratory Science – 2 YEARS REQUIRED
Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental
knowledge in at least two of these three foundational
subjects: biology, chemistry and physics.
(E) Language Other than English – 2 YEARS REQUIRED
Two years of the same language other than English.
(F) Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 YEAR REQUIRED
A single yearlong approved arts course from a single
Visual Performing Arts discipline: dance, drama/theatre,
music or visual art.
(G) College-Preparatory Elective – 1 YEAR REQUIRED
One year in addition to the required in “A-F” courses
listed above.
* There are career and technical education (CTE) courses that
can be used to meet any of the subject area requirements
listed above. Please refer to your www.ucop.edu/doorways
for the entire listing of approved courses.
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INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS
You are considered an international applicant if you hold
or will be holding a U.S. visa as a student, exchange
visitor or in other non-immigrant classifications.
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GRADUATE ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
The minimum requirements for graduate
admissions are outlined below:
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Hold an acceptable baccalaureate
degree or its equivalent from an
accredited or internationally
recognized institution.
A three-year international
baccalaureate degree must be
accompanied by one year of
satisfactory postgraduate course
work completed at a regionally
accredited institution of higher
education. The (3+1) equivalency
to the four-year U.S. Baccalaureate
degree will be determined by Office
of Admissions & Outreach.
Be in good academic standing at last
college or university attended.
A grade point average of at least 2.50
in the last 60 semester (90 quarter)
units attempted; and
Satisfaction of the professional,
personal, scholastic and other
standards for graduate studies, which
may include qualifying examinations
and vary by academic program.
FOREIGN DOCUMENTATION
All official documents in languages other
than English must include a certified English
translation. Applicants must submit:
Freshmen: Official high school transcripts for each year of
study since the 9th grade
Transfer & Graduate: Official transcripts for each college attended
and copies of diploma/graduation certificates
Complete a minimum of 60 semester
(90 quarter) transferable units prior to transfer.
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The 30 semester units must include the “Golden Four” courses:
1. 2. 3. 4. Oral Communication
English Composition
Critical Thinking
College-Level Mathematics
Transfer units must be completed by the end of:
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Spring term prior to entering for fall
Summer term prior to entering for winter
Fall term prior to entering for spring
For more information visit:
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/admrqrmnts_ftt.asp
Please note that some impacted degree programs
will require additional courses and/or earlier
completion of the “Golden Four”.
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/impacted_programs
IMPACTION
Cal Poly Pomona is impacted at the Freshmen and Transfer level. This means we receive
more applications from students than can be admitted. In an effort to maintain educational
quality for both current and prospective students, a higher GPA will be required for
transfer admission* and a higher eligibility index with additional supplementary criteria
may be applied to first-time freshmen applicants.
* Impacted majors may have an earlier deadline for completion of Golden Four Courses
(Transfer students).For a list of impacted majors and please visit
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/impacted_programs.asp
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
As a part of the admission process, international applicants
must provide certification of financial eligibility to meet the
cost of education at Cal Poly Pomona. This certification or
affidavit is required in order for an I-20 to be issued. Estimated
costs of mandatory campus fees, books, supplies, room and
board, personal expenses and transportation costs:
Undergraduate*
Graduate*
$17,717
$17,717
Tuition & Fees
$15,057
$12,081
Admissions & Outreach
(909) 869-5299
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Campus Operator
(909) 869-POLY
Campus Tours
(909) 869-3529
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/visitors
Credential Services Office
(909) 869-4400
www.csupomona.edu/cso
Disability Resource Center
(909) 869-3333
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/drc
Financial Aid & Scholarships
(909) 869- 3700
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/financial_aid
International Student Center
(909) 869-3267
www.csupomona.edu/international
Kellogg Honors College
(909) 869-3355
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/honorscollege
Orientation Services
(909) 869-3604
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/orientation
Graduate Studies
(909) 869-3331
www.csupomona.edu
/~academic/graduatestudies
Transfer Articulation Agreements
(909) 869-2994
www.assist.org
University Housing Services
(909) 869-3307
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs
University Registrar
(909) 869-3000
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/registrar
Earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in
transferable units
Be in good standing at your current college or
university
Completed or will complete 30 semester (45
quarter units) in general education (GE) units
prior to transfer with a “C” or better
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS
Living Expenses
IMPORTANT PHONE
NUMBERS AND WEBSITES
TRANSFER ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
All applicants, regardless of citizenship, who have not
completed at least three years of full-time enrollment at
a secondary and/or college/university-level where English
is the principal language of instruction are required to
submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
TOEFL
Total
Undergraduate
$32,774
Graduate*
$29,798
* Fees are subject to change. Applicants who are married and plan to have dependents
live in the US while attending Cal Poly Pomona must include in the annual calculation
$5,000 for a spouse and $3,000 for each dependent.
IELTS Exam
Paper Based
(PBT)
Internet Based
(IBT)
Computer
Based (CBT)
525
71
195
6.0
213
Varies by
Program
550
80
Band Score
* Some Master’s level programs may require higher TOEFL scores.
http://dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/grad_testing.asp
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