Fall 2027 Admissions
What is the application filing period window on Cal State Apply for Fall undergraduate admissions?
When is the earliest students can submit their application?
August 1st - November 30th
October 1
What is the application filing window on Cal State Apply for Spring undergraduate admission?
July 1st – August 31st
Caller:"Hi, I want to withdraw from Cal Poly Pomona."
Follow-up Question: "Are you a newly admitted student looking to cancel an upcoming application, or a continuing student seeking to drop classes/withdraw from the university?"
• Applicant (in for fall 2026 and enrolled in classes): Cancel via Admissions application withdrawal form.
• Continuing Student (has been here a year already): Route to Registrar / Student Success to file a University Exit Notification.
What online portal do international students use to apply to Cal Poly Pomona?
Cal State Apply
What application website must former CPP students use to apply for readmission?
Cal State Apply
What is the minimum high school GPA required for CA residents completing "A-G" courses to meet baseline freshmen admission consideration?
2.5 GPA (for CA residents)
3.0 GPA (for non-residents)
Between 2.0 -2.49 undergo multi-factor evaluation
Which two applicant type is eligible to apply for Spring admission at CPP?
Upper division transfers
Lower division transfers (only in Hospitality)Returners, or Veterns
Caller: "I'm applying for Fall 2027, but I can only see the Hospitality Management major on Cal State Apply."
Follow-up Question: "What applicant type (Freshman vs. Transfer), degree goal, or campus option did you select in your Extended Profile?"
• Fix: Updating Extended Profile settings unlocks all eligible CPP majors.
If an international applicant's official transcripts are written in another language, what must be attached to them?
A certified English translation
What is the difference between a Returning Student and a Returning Transfer Student?
Returning Student: Took no college classes after leaving CPP.
Returning Transfer: Took classes at another college/university after leaving CPP.
How many transferable semester (or quarter) units must an upper-division transfer student complete prior to transferring for Fall?
60 semester units (or 90 quarter units)
When should all admission requirements be completed by?
By the end of the Fall 2026 term prior to Spring enrollment (e.g., Fall 2026 for Spring 2027 entry).
Caller: "I'm an international student applying for Fall 2027. Can I get an application fee waiver?"
What to tell them: Inform them that international applicants are ineligible for Cal State Apply fee waivers
What type of test (such as TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo) must non-native English speakers take to prove language skills?
An English Proficiency Exam
What minimum CPP GPA must a returning applicant have to reapply in good academic standing?
2.00 GPA
By what term must all admission requirements be completed for Fall applicants?
By the end of the Spring term prior to Fall enrollment (Summer courses immediately preceding Fall cannot be used to meet eligibility).
Which major categories are open for Spring transfer applications at CPP?
Non-impacted majors and selected impacted majors
Caller: "I accidentally put the wrong Date of Birth on my Cal State Apply application."
Steps to take: Have the student submit a formal change of DOB through the secure document upload on the admissions website. The student will need to attach two gov IDs.
What is the main student visa type held by most international students at CPP?
F-1 Visa
If a former student took classes at a community college while away from CPP, what must they submit to Admissions?
Official transcripts from every college attended since leaving CPP.
How does Cal Poly Pomona prioritize local applicants during the Fall admissions evaluation process?
Applicants graduating from high schools or community colleges within CPP's designated local admission area receive priority point boosts/GPA preference during multifactor screening.
What specialized program provides local community college students with guaranteed, on-the-spot admission for Spring terms?
The ASPIRE CPP Transfer Program (granting guaranteed admission sessions for transfer-ready community college students).
Caller:"My claim code isn't working to activate my account "OR" I need to update my email address because I'm missing your emails."
• Claim Code Fix: Put the wrong date of birth that was self-reported on the CSA.
• Email Fix: Ask the student to send us an email with their full name, DOB, wrong email address and correct email address
Which office on campus manages I-20s, visas, health insurance and immigration support for international students?
The International Center
How must a returning student apply if they want to come back to CPP under a different major than when they left?
They cannot use the internal returning student process; they must submit a new application through Cal State Applyduring the standard filing window and meet the transfer requirements for that new major.