Cal Poly Pomona

UNIVERSITY PARENT GUIDE

2011 2012 Cal Poly Pomona

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VP OF OPERATIONS Jon Saints SALES REPRESENTATIVES Allison Black Rebecca Boozan Scott Griesser Sharon Haddad Jon Hydeman AJ Virostek Visit www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ Welcome to Cal orientation to view Orientation Cal Poly Pomona PRODUCTION DEPARTMENT resources and presentations. 3801 W. Temple Avenue Grace Cassara Pomona, CA 91768 Mike Gooley Poly Pomona! (909) 869-7659 Eric Hosmer Lee Riley www.csupomona.edu Meg Steinborn Dear Cal Poly Pomona Parents, We hope to partner with you, their strongest OFFICE MANAGER Friends and Families, support network, to help create a successful Linsey Straugh collegiate experience. During our Parent Welcome to the Cal Poly Pomona and Family Orientation Program, you have About Our Guides DESIGNER University Parent Media works closely with Lee Riley family. Our campus is a special place the opportunity to learn of the bountiful institutions around the country to bring together where students can learn, grow and resources and programs available to your the most relevant, timely information into one realize their full potential. The college students. Just as we advise your students all-inclusive resource. FOLLOW US ON: experience is often one of life’s most to ask questions, we strongly encourage rewarding times. And that journey begins your full participation in the Orientation facebook.com/collegeparents We have published this guide with the mission of now. My own college years shaped the experience. If we missed you at Orientation, helping you easily navigate the university and its person I am today. I believe that your this guide will provide you with an overview surrounding community. Ultimately, we hope these twitter.com/4collegeparents students will also have a transformative of our University’s offerings to help students resources help nurture your connection and experience, and I look forward to succeed. You will find that we are a involvement in your student’s college years! your partnership in this endeavor. student-centered University, and we care about our students’ success and growth. Make the Most of Your Parent Guide As Cal Poly Pomona Broncos, they will We look forward to providing both have many opportunities to learn both in you and your student with answers t Hang on to your Guide! Inside you’ll and outside of the classroom, experience for all of your questions. find information that’s useful all year many joys and challenges, and begin long, including important phone their path towards their careers. Just All the best, numbers, web sites and calendars. as your students may have feelings of The presence of California State apprehension, excitement and confusion, J. Michael Ortiz, Ph.D. t Store your copy in a purse or glove Polytechnic University - Pomona you too may be facing new feelings and President compartment for convenient reference. logos and marks in this Guide does not mean the school endorses challenges. Students and families deal t Pass it along to parents of prospective the products or services offered by advertisers in this Guide. with change in different ways, so we college students to promote the school.. encourage you to be patient, supportive Advertising Inquiries: and understanding as your students t Please recycle when finished! (866) 721-1357 [email protected] establish their new independence. t Discover more content, tips and local business information by visiting us online at: ©2011 University Parent Magazines, Inc. www.universityparent.com/csupomona. 4 www.universityparent.com/csupomona 5 PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE PARENT & FAMILY GUIDE

History of Cal Poly Pomona Cal Poly Pomona Milestones

Cal Poly Pomona opened in the fall of to Congress, the school was donated 1938 as the Voorhis Unit of the California to be the site of the Southern California 1925 Initial 377 acres purchased for $250,000 by W. K. Kellogg. Polytechnic School, with an all-male campus of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. enrollment of 110 students. Eleven years Although the student body outgrew the 1926 W. K. Kellogg Arabian Horse ranch opened to the public. prior, Charles Voorhis purchased 150 acres San Dimas facility, eventually moving 1930 W. K. Kellogg Foundation established. of land near San Dimas, California to build to the nearby Kellogg Ranch location, a school and living quarters for deserving the Voorhis family continued to keep in 1938 Voorhis School for Boys becomes the Southern California and underprivileged boys. His son, H. close touch with the campus. They are branch of California Polytechnic College, San Luis Obispo, and Jerry Voorhis, served as headmaster of considered among the founders of what is eventually donated to the state by Charles Brown Voorhis. the Voorhis School for Boys from 1928 eventually became Cal Poly Pomona. Kellogg Ranch is temporarily transferred to the War to 1938. After Jerry Voorhis was elected 1943 Department during World War II, serving as a remount station where soldiers were trained in horsemanship. 1949 Breakfast cereal magnate W. K. Kellogg deeds his 813-acre ranch to the State of California for use as an expansion of the San Luis Obispo campus, California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg Unit. 1949 First student-built ﬂoat entered in Tournament of Roses parade. 1956 550 students and 30 faculty members move to the Kellogg campus. 1957 California State Polytechnic College, Pomona’s ﬁrst graduating class. 1961 Campus becomes co-ed, admitting 329 women. 1966 Pomona separates from San Luis Obispo to become California State Polytechnic College, Kellogg-Voorhis, the 16th college in the California State College system. 1972 University status granted as California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.

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University Learning Outcomes

Through participating in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities, the graduates of California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, will develop the following competencies:

CRITICAL THINKING INTERPERSONAL SKILLS ETHICAL UNDERSTANDING GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP to think clearly and logically, analyze and to apply teamwork and leadership to understand and apply ethical to understand the responsibilities interpret information, evaluate ideas, and skills to achieve common goals in a considerations in professional, of being a global citizen and draw inferences through reasoning. diverse multicultural environment. personal and social life. the role of civic engagement in fostering a democratic society. PROBLEM SOLVING LIBERAL LEARNING INTENTIONAL LEARNING to identify, formulate, assess, to demonstrate knowledge and to employ self-knowledge of the social LIFELONG LEARNING investigate, evaluate and solve appreciation of the physical and natural and cognitive factors influencing to exercise Cal Poly Pomona’s learn-by- problems effectively and creatively. world, and of the development and their learning, and engage in ongoing doing approach in real-world situations, legacies of diverse world cultures. reflection and exploration for the and as a basis for lifelong learning. QUANTITATIVE REASONING purpose of personal development. to apply quantitative reasoning to DISCIPLINARY LEARNING understand, analyze and explain evidence. to apply fundamental information, concepts, theories and methods COMMUNICATION SKILLS in their principal disciplines; and to to apply verbal, written, visual and successfully integrate, adapt and listening skills to communicate apply their disciplinary knowledge. persuasively and coherently to diverse audiences. INTEGRATING AND TRANSFERRING LEARNING 21ST CENTURY LITERACIES to make connections across disciplines to apply 21st century literacies including and between current and new knowledge; information, quantitative and scientific, to and to apply their knowledge in locate, evaluate, use and communicate professional and community life. among a wide variety of sources and tools.

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College of Science Connecting (909) 869-3600 with the http://sci.csupomona.edu Undeclared Student Programs (Student Support & Equity Programs) College (909) 869-3360 www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ssep/sdus.asp

At Cal Poly Pomona your student will be a part of a community within a Your student will have the community. The University is made up of numerous colleges which opportunity to explore house related departments and all that his/her college majors. Each of our eight colleges has to offer through: create learning communities that will enhance your student’s experience and promote connections between Student Clubs your student and the faculty. By joining a club, your student will get to know faculty outside of the College of Agriculture classroom, network with alumni and (909) 869-2200 industry representatives, and take part www.csupomona.edu/agri in career-oriented and social activities. College of Business Administration (909) 869-2400 Research Opportunities www.bus.csupomona.edu CPP partners with numerous industry and governmental agencies with College of Education and which your student could obtain Integrative Studies valuable practical experience. (909) 869-2300 www.csupomona.edu/ceis Internships An internship will provide College of Engineering your student with on-the-job (909) 869-2600 experiences that can help prepare www.csupomona.edu/engineering them for successful careers.

College of Environmental Design Career/Academic Advising (909) 869-2666 In addition to teaching, many CPP www.csupomona.edu/env faculty are also professionals in their respective disciplines. This Collins College of Hospitality experience offers students valuable Management career and academic advising. (909) 869-2275 www.csupomona.edu/collins Scholarships and Awards Many colleges and departments College of Letters, Arts offer scholarships and awards to and Social Sciences recognize outstanding students (909) 869-3500 in various ﬁelds of study. www.class.csupomona.edu

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Your student will benefit from ongoing encouragement and support as Once your student enrolls for classes at Cal Poly Pomona, he/she will be he/she moves through college. While we at CPP may know students under a new set of laws that protect the privacy of their records. It may best, only you know your child the best. As a parent/family member, come as a surprise when family members call CPP and find they cannot you know your student’s strengths and limitations, and are in the best gain access to all information concerning their student’s records. position to encourage and support his/her positive behaviors. Under the Federal Family Educational and your student during the college Tips for Academic Success: 3 Seek academic assistance early. Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 years. Allow your student to offer Getting help early (i.e. office (also known as the Buckley Amendment), information regarding their academic 3 Always go to class. The term is only hours, study groups, tutoring, the University must honor a student’s and college experiences themselves. 10 weeks and goes by very quickly. etc.) in the term will help prevent legal right to privacy. FERPA was put into This will give them ownership of their A missed class might include a quiz, them from falling too far behind. place to protect student records and journey and allow them to see the assignment, important notes, etc. privacy from those who might misuse importance of sharing their experience 3 Support is key. Offer praise and 3 Use a planner/calendar. Today’s this information if they gained access. with you. New forms of mutual trust positive reinforcement regularly. student juggles a variety of Student medical*, judicial, academic and respect will lead to an even deeper Ask your student what they think activities. The only way to manage and financial records are restricted to and more enriching relationship. The about what they have learned, and them all is to stay organized! Write access by the student and those the role of the family and of the parents not just what they learned. This in pen, all of the required activities student approves through signed privacy will never end, it will only change. engages you in their studies! (i.e. homework, tests, etc.). And release documents. Once a Cal Poly pencil in those ‘optional’ activities Please note that student medical records are Pomona student is 18 years of age or protected under Health Insurance Portability (i.e. the premiere of American Idol). What if my student wants older, only he/she has access to all his/ and Accountability Act of 1996 regulations. her educational records. The law requires 3 Get involved. National studies to change majors? your student’s written consent prior to the show that students who are release of personally identifiable data to involved with clubs and activities A student’s choice to change majors RESOURCES anyone other than those included on a do better in school because they is often a good thing. Remember, the specified list of exceptions. Therefore, the learn valuable transferable skills college experience is about figuring out Counseling & Psychological Services University is unable to honor any parental (i.e. time management, teamwork, who they want to be and how to get there. (909) 869-3220 requests to obtain information about the communication, etc.) that will A student’s major and future career can www.dsa.csupomona.edu/caps educational records of a student. This take them far in their educational be loosely related. In fact, the leading means quarterly grade reports are made and professional careers. major for medical school is PHILOSOPHY! Financial Aid & Scholarships available to the student, not the parents. The bottomline is that students will fare (909) 869-3700 3 Visit professor office hours. better in school when they major in a www.csupomona.edu/financial_aid Have some 1-1 time with course subject based on their intrinsic interests. Cal Poly Pomona does not provide your professors to clarify anything student’s home address, telephone Judicial Affairs misunderstood in class. number, date or place of birth, grades or However, changing a major should be (909) 869-6990 financial information to anyone. Students 3 Seek advising regularly. done as early as possible in their college www.dsa.csupomona.edu/judicialaffairs Regular advising ensures that years as classes taken for one major are expected to assume responsibility for their own affairs, including the he or she is on the right track may not count towards a different major. Registrar’s Office Making this decision later may lengthen responsibility of keeping you informed of towards a timely graduation. (909) 869-3000 the time to earn a degree. CPP offers a their academic progress and concerns. www.dsa.csupomona.edu/registrar 3 Treat school like a full-time job. The course designed for career and personal In order to find out how your student is time spent in class plus the time exploration. CPU100 is a great way to doing, you just simply have to ask him/her. Student Health Services students are expected to study identify their natural skills, interests and (909) 869-4000 often totals 40+ hours/week. talents as well as what majors and careers Although challenging, new relationships www.dsa.csupomona.edu/shs may compliment these strengths. will most likely develop between you

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. . . Between Orientation . . . First week . . . First quarter Advice from the Professionals and beginning of school of classes Resolve computer issues/ Get help immediately internet connections at home

. . . Between Orientation . . . First week . . . First quarter Student Involvement Student Involvement Student Involvement and beginning of school of classes Explore major department, Attend BroncoFusion Go to “Club Fairs” college and University website the day before offered on campus Get ready for Advising for involvement opportunities school starts Start academic portfolio and recommendations (of documents, curriculum Identify a good first year activity Look for free events Join a club sheet, etc.) on campus (like Explore BroncoDirect the Hot Dog Caper Find out his/her advisor Locate the Department and concerts) and contact information Office for major Determine how much time you Determine how much Explore major department’s can commit to getting involved time you can commit webpage for special to getting involved learning opportunities Items to get you organized Visit the major department’s Map out commute options Look for freebies Fulfill immunization Blackboard organization site (i.e. planners, requirements (if Start compiling questions for Meet advisor Schedule an calendars, etc.) applicable) first advising appointment appointment Bookmark real-time traffic report Put all class, study before Winter websites (for commuters) time and involvement scheduling begins time on a calendar Check the CPP email account Map out where classes regularly for course updates are on campus Academic Planning Purchase a parking & Performance permit (if necessary) Use the roadmap to start thinking Review all course Program University Police about a personal academic plan syllabi phone x3070 for emergencies Get a planner/calendar Put class deadlines Get BroncoAccess card to stay organized in planner/calendar Update emergency contact Bookmark Registrar’s website for Do not miss the first information in BroncoDirect deadlines, forms, and regulations day of ANY class Print out course schedule Be on time for class Don’t miss class from BroncoDirect Plan time schedule out for Make friends in class & adequate study time - 2:1 ratio, look for study buddies 12 units = 12 hours in class + 24 hours of study time Purchase books before school starts Plan out study spaces “Hit the books” the Don’t procrastinate and get organized minute school starts

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CPP makes every attempt to promote the safety, security and well-being of our students, and it is critical that students practice sensible behavior. No college campus is ever immune to the realities of the world. A safe environment is only made possible with the support of every member of the campus and the local community’s involvement in crime prevention and responsible behavior. To help your students have a safe and successful experience, it is important that he/she recognizes their own vulnerability to crime. Please share with your student some of these basic risk reduction tips:

Prevent theft. Due mostly to personal Turn down the iPod. Today’s students negligence, theft is the most common walk across campus with one less sense... crime on college campuses. Encourage their sense of hearing. With a loud music your student to keep all room doors and device in one’s ear, it’s difficult to hear cars locked and never to leave their on-coming traffic, warning honks or We understand that timely and accurate information is crucial possessions unattended, even for a even another student on a skateboard. to our students and their families during emergency situations. minute. A laptop can be quickly stolen from a study or residence hall room. In case of a campuswide emergency or natural disaster, the University has implemented the following communication tools: Use the buddy system. Many classes are offered at night, so encourage your student ConnectEd. This safety alert messaging to travel with a friend. It may also help for system allows a student (and family) to your student to survey the campus after receive an email, phone call and/or text RESOURCES dark to see what buildings, walkways and message during a time of an emergency. parking lots are most secure and well lit. Personal and family contact information Emergency Communication Share their schedule. By sharing his/ can be updated in BroncoDirect. www.csupomona.edu/~publicaffairs/ her class, work and social schedule emergency/index.shtml with you, your family, and close PolyCentric. This online news publication friends, you will be better equipped features up-to-the-minute breaking Parking & Transportation Services to “keep track” of your student. news, announcements of campus events, (909) 869-3061 spotlight on various departments, www.dsa.csupomona.edu/parking Be Aware. It’s important for your and faculty and staff resources. student to be alert and report University Police any suspicious activities. Emergency Hotline. Recorded updates (909) 869-3070 will be provided at (866) 869-POLY (7659). www.dsa.csupomona.edu/police Use Campus Resources. Your student should take advantage Electronic Marquees. CPP electronic of the evening shuttle and escort Violence Prevention & marquees at campus entrances are services provided by the campus. Women’s Resource Center updated in times of emergencies. (909) 869-3112 Program (909) 869-3070 on cell phones. www.dsa.csupomona.edu/vpwrc University Homepage. Urgent Dialing 9-1-1 from a cell phone will connect notiﬁcations will always be placed to highway patrol. When on campus, on CPP’s homepage. students should dial (909) 869-3070 to contact our University police dispatch.

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EPT (English GWT (Graduation Road Map Placement Test) Writing Test) A quarter-by-quarter plan Bronco Lingo Tests new students A test required of all of the courses required Here is a short glossary of terms that may help you for competency and CPP students that for a particular major. placement into appropriate determines college level understand your student’s new CPP vocabulary: English courses. writing proficiency. Schedule Adjustment Period Academic Advisor Bronco Bucks CA (Community Advisor) ELM (Entry-Level Hold A week in August A faculty or professional Money that students (or Paraprofessional Math Test) This places a restriction for students to add, staff member who parents) can put on their student staff member Tests new students on a student’s ability drop, or adjust their assists your student Bronco Access Card that who oversees residents for competency and to register for classes Fall class schedule. with the development enables them to use in the University placement into appropriate or access services. of an educational plan their ID as a debit card at Village Apartments. Math courses. Schedule of Classes for graduation. campus establishments. IGE (Interdisciplinary Online listing of classes CLA (Classroom/ EO665 General Education) offered for the term. Academic Probation BroncoBytes Laboratory/ Executive Order issued A discussion based and When a student’s overall A bi-weekly student Administration Building) by the CSU system to team-work oriented Syllabus or Cal Poly Pomona grade e-newsletter that Houses administrative, establish requirements curriculum pattern that A typed summary of course point average falls below serves as the source student service and for bringing students satisfies University General expectations provided by 2.0, he/she must improve for campus information faculty offices in up to University levels Education requirements. the course instructor that his/her GPA in the next (i.e. important dates, addition to classrooms, in English and Math. outlines requirements, year to avoid being dis- deadlines, events, etc.) computer labs, etc. MDPT (Math Diagnostic assignments, etc. enrolled based on lack FAFSA (Free Application Placement Test) of academic progress. BroncoConnection CPP (Cal Poly Pomona) for Federal Student Aid) The test that is a Transfer Credit Report Online database hosting Acronym for our University. Application your student prerequisite for students A report that includes Add/Drop hundreds of on- and may file annually with whose coursework will all course work The first two weeks of off-campus jobs. CR/NC (Credit/No Credit) the US Department of include higher-level math. transferred into CPP. the term when classes An alternative grading Education to determine can be added or dropped BroncoDirect option offered for eligibility for financial aid. Prerequisite U-Hour (University Hour) without penalty. CPP’s “self-service” some courses. Successfully completed Tuesdays and Thursdays, website where students FERPA (Federal Family course(s), skills or 12 – 1 p.m., when CPP does Billy Bronco can conduct important Curriculum Sheet Educational Rights knowledge a student not offer any classes. CPP’s official mascot. business (i.e. pay tuition, A list of the core and and Privacy Act) must possess or complete check financial aid, support courses required A federal law establishing prior to enrolling in BlackBoard (Bb) register for classes, etc.). for a particular major the protection of privacy of or taking a class. A web-based course and suggests General student education records. management system used BroncoFusion Education classes Priority Registration to post course information, A new student welcome that will result in the GE (General Education) A window of time when create discussion boards, event that occurs the day most efficient path to a Classes that help eligible students are able submit term papers before school starts in degree in that major. broaden skills and to register for courses and homework, etc. Fall that promotes new knowledge beyond before the regular student connections to Degree Progress Report the student’s major. registration period begins. Book Buyback faculty, staff, administrators Commonly called the Time at the end of the term and continuing students. “degree audit”, it indicates GPA (Grade Point RA (Resident Advisor) to sell used textbooks back which requirements Average) Paraprofessional student to the Bronco Bookstore. Bronco Number have been satisfied The average grade that staff member who Student ID number. and which ones still is figured by dividing oversees residents in Bronco Access Card must be completed. the grade points the residence halls. Student ID card. earned by the number of credits attempted.

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years, friends, family time, etc. They student may feel more open to have to learn how to be a part of a whole discussing even the most difficult new environment and figure out where topics without the fear of mom or things are, what the rules are and how to dad’s “I told you so” wagging finger. behave. Students confront all kinds of t Have confidence. Affirm new opportunities to make friends, and decisions and opinions that most have at least some fear that they are especially reasoned, even won’t fit in or make connections with their though it may be difficult. peers. They have to figure out how to manage a lot of different responsibilities: t Encourage getting connected. time, money, academics, freedom and Active involvement with on-campus most importantly themselves. Further, activities and groups will help your they try to figure all this out without your students connect with peers and constant presence and active guidance. helpful resources when needed. Even the most “together” students find t Provide balance. Students may not the developmental maturation process realize that while their transition may that happens in the early college years be uncomfortable, it is temporary to be stressful. Many students become and they will likely flourish in time. A Whole New World periodically overwhelmed, especially in the first couple of quarters. t Your role in the development of your student does not end once So how can you help? he/she enters college. However, How is college different goal to teach students problem solving One of the greatest challenges parents it will change significantly. Your than high school? and critical thinking rather than giving and guardians face is how to appropriately student may feel conflicted by College students are accountable for them all the answers. It is expected that support their son or daughter as their desire for autonomy and their own actions and decisions, including your student do his/her “homework” they enter college. Here are some their need for familial support, unpaid parking tickets and missed to keep track of all coursework before suggestions from veteran parents: encouragement and guidance. One homework assignments. Bells will not an advising appointment (including of the most difficult experiences ring to let students know that it is time for reviewing the major requirements t Assume an advisor role & for many parents is the short-term them to go to their next class. Rarely will curriculum sheet and road maps). encourage self-reliance. Trust your decrease in communication. While a professor remind students of upcoming student’s ability to make his/her you may be used to, and expect, assignments or take roll in class. Parenting during the College Years own decisions rather than dictating feedback from your student on College students may also experience a A student’s entrance into CPP begins a solution. Allow your student to exactly what they are doing and greater amount of freedom than in high a significant transitional period for come to you for advice instead of how they are performing, the school, which may encourage greater both the student and family members. solving the problem for them. college transition process may distractions. Encourage your student to Parents and students may experience t Ask questions (but carefully). challenge your expectations. be responsible for his/her education. a mix of emotions. Both may feel proud, Parental curiosity can be obnoxious excited, relieved and happy and may also t Remember that while your and alienating. Avoid the “nag” or student is facing the challenges How is the community college experience the more difficult feelings “I have a right to know” questions, of a new phase of life, so are different from Cal Poly Pomona? of sadness and worry. Both parents and and opt for those which encourage you. Expect that it might be a The community college offers a students face challenges as they navigate independent decision-making little rough for you to adjust to the considerable amount of flexibility with this new phase of life. As a parent, family and express support. These changes too and give yourself policies and deadlines. At CPP, students member or guardian, understanding the types of questions will do much permission to feel all the emotions are expected to take responsibility for concerns that students typically have to aid in your student’s success that come when a child goes to their own education and for knowing as they enter college can be helpful in and your ongoing relationship. college. Remember to find your and following all rules and policies. supporting them through the process. t Listen without judgment. Before own support. Re-connect with Also, community college advisors offer responding, allow your student friends, interests, hobbies, maybe a lot of direct instruction/advising and Students have to figure out a lot of the opportunity to tell you about even your spouse or partner. clearly outline what courses a student stuff when they start college. First-year a situation or to express opinions should take during the next term. In students are leaving behind a familiar without judgment. Doing so will Adopted from the University Parent contrast, most academic advisors at and comfortable environment, and must create an environment where your Guide to Western Michigan University. CPP are full time professors with the cope with the loss of their high school

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Avoid asking them if they are homesick. The ﬁrst weeks of school are packed with activities, and the challenge of meeting new people and adjusting to new situations may take a majority of your student’s time and concentration. So, unless they’re reminded of it (by a well-meaning parent), they’ll probably be able to escape the initial loneliness and frustration of homesickness. And, even if they don’t tell you during those ﬁrst few weeks that they do miss you – they do. Homesickness is normal.

Expect a bit of change. some of the important aspects of their Your student will change. It’s natural, new world (e.g. friends, activities, etc.). inevitable, and it can be inspiring and beautiful. The experience with college Stay connected. may affect changes in your student’s A student’s life is filled with activities, social, vocational, and personal behavior not to mention studying, writing papers and choices. You can’t stop change, and taking tests. By staying connected, you may not even understand it, but it you can help make sure that important is within your power (and to you and matters, such as payment deadlines and your student’s advantage) to accept re-contracting for the next year, don’t it. Remember that your student will be slip off the radar. To stay informed with basically the same person that you sent University Housing information, subscribe away to school, aside from such interest to the monthly newsletter http://mailman. changes and personality development. csupomona.edu/mailman/listinfo/cpp- housing-updates. To view the Weekly Web WHAT IS WELCOME WEEK? Don’t worry (too much). Updates emailed to students visit www. Often when troubles become too much dsa.csupomona.uhs/announcements.asp. It is a 4-day/3-night residential program designed to give for a student to handle (flunked test, incoming students a head start. The benefits: break-up, and shrunken T-shirt all in one Adopted from the National t Early move in (Sunday, 18, 2011) day), the only place to run, email or dial Orientation Director’s Association & is home. Your student might complain University Housing Services t Educational/Social Workshops more than boast. But listen for the “good t All Meals stuff” like the “A” paper or election t Opening Ceremony dinner with the University President to club treasurer, as well as the “bad RESOURCES stuff”. In “crisis” times, your student can t Early opportunity to buy books & get to know the campus community unload trouble or tears and, after talking University Housing Services with you, return relieved and lightened, (909) 869-3307 To learn more about Welcome Week visit www.dsa. while you inherit the burden of worry. www.dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs csupomona.edu/uhs/welcome_week_home.asp.

Visit occasionally. University Village Visits by parents (especially when (909) 869-4242 accompanied by shopping trips or www.foundation.csupomona.edu/village dinners out) are often something that new students are reluctant to admit liking, but appreciate greatly. These visits can give your student an opportunity to share

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Students commute from various distances for several reasons. Some Your student’s new freedom in college it is important that your student feels students may live at home for financial reasons while others may move will also require new responsibilities, like he/she can handle the added across the street from their parents just to have their own place. especially when it comes to managing responsibility. Remember, the more time finances. Simple unpaid parking tickets spent working is less time spent studying! Whatever the reason, it does not Allow for more study time. Its nearly or a late tuition payment may result in Where can my student learn change the fact that a commuter impossible to avoid being distracted his/her inability to register for classes! about available jobs? student’s life is much different from that during the day, so don’t be alarmed if Or worse yet, the #1 reason for college The Career Center provides student of a student who lives on campus. he or she is up late into the night. students to stop-out or drop-out from school are due to issues of finance. services that enhance their career, educational and life decision making The total immersion required to enjoy Allow for a different study environment. through job search tools, on-campus the full college experience may be more Home has a lot of distractions (i.e. Money Management Tips career recruitment events, career difficult for commuters to achieve. Our TV, siblings, family obligations, etc.). Remember rules and deadlines. Follow counseling, resume workshops, students learn as much about themselves Studying on campus offers access to all procedures and timetables. For mock interviews and much more. during the “off hours” as they learn about academic resources like quiet study example, many scholarships and aid chemistry or philosophy during regular facilities, computers, research libraries, programs require an annual application What is a work-study job? “school hours”. As well as providing study groups, tutoring assistance, etc. Federal Work Study (FWS) is awarded a more rewarding college experience, Establish a budget. Anticipate everything, through the Office of Financial Aid & “off-hour” experience coupled with Consider a different role. Because of including additional expenses if your Scholarships and is based on financial “school hour” learning helps students the rigors of being a college student, student is living away from home (i.e. eligibility. The FWS program allows become well-rounded individuals. Sadly, it may not be practical for your student toiletries and food). Clearly define students to work at an hourly rate to commuters often miss out on the “off- to assume the same household and what the family is paying for and what earn the total amount granted to them hour” learning experience simply because family responsibilities. Serving as will be your student’s responsibility. through their financial aid award and they are not around. Commuters should a caretaker and running the family receive a monthly paycheck. make an extra effort to become integrated business may hold back your student Carefully consider credit cards. While into the campus community. Though it may from studying and focusing on school. credit cards can help your student get be difficult, it is not impossible. All it takes through college, they can also be abused. is a little added initiative and courage. Promote campus involvement. Studying Here are some things to consider: is not the only way to achieve a good Be on top of all correspondence. As RESOURCES GPA. Students are more successful defined by FERPA, your student may be It’s not like high school. One’s class when they have multiple ways to considered an independent adult college Career Center schedule is not likely to be 8 a.m. – 2:30 connect to the campus community student even though you may pay the (909) 869-2342 p.m. Many college students may not (faculty, other students, etc.) and when registration fees. All University bills and www.dsa.csupomona.edu/career even be out of bed before 11 a.m. (just their campus experiences reinforce correspondence are sent directly to your in time for their first lecture at noon). what they learn in the classroom. student via mail or e-mail. E-mail is an Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships official form of communication for CPP. It (909) 869-3700 is critical that your student be responsible www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ for this information and develops a plan financial_aid to share this information with you. RESOURCE Free Application for Student Aid Consider part-time employment. On- and www.fafsa.ed.gov Parking & Transportation Services off-campus employment offers a great (909) 869-3061 way to earn money, build leadership skills US Department of Education www.dsa.csupomona.edu/parking and competencies and get connected www.studentaid.ed.gov with the campus community. However,

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Adjusting to college can be an exciting and exhilarating, yet challenging, Many students balance multiple experience. Your student may often feel like a little fish in a BIG pool! Getting responsibilities including work, school, involved is an essential part of the college experience, as it is directly related family and social activities. Especially to student satisfaction and success. Getting involved will enable your during high stress times of the term, student to make friends, relieve stress, learn about different cultures, gain your student may acquire poor exposure to new and different things and/or pursue professional interests. eating, sleeping and diet habits. It is important for your student to keep in Can students balance academic and upcoming events. mind that an active mind requires a healthy body. A low immune system and social activities? Reading Community Newsletters. t and a case of mono could set a student Not only does campus involvement University Housing Services back many weeks in homework help students to find his/her “niche”, sends weekly information to its assignments. You may want to suggest: it also helps students apply what they residents called Weekly Web have learned in the classroom to real- Updates. Please encourage your Keep active. The campus offers life situations. CPP offers students a student to pay attention to these several free or low-cost options for wide-range of opportunities to enhance emails, sent to their CSU Pomona students to exercise and be active their academic experience. A healthy email address, as they are chock both physically and mentally. balance of study and co-curricular full of important housing-related involvement can be extremely rewarding! matters. www.dsa.csupomona. Consider prevention. Students pay edu/uhs/Announcements.asp How can my student stay informed a quarterly health fee that entitles of what is happening on campus? them to no-cost basic treatment of Many things will be vying for illnesses, injuries or other health- their attention, which can make OPPORTUNITIES AT CPP related issues, including unlimited finding the important nuggets of visits with medical doctors, nurse information challenging. They Associated Students practitioners and health educators. can stay in “the know” by: Incorporated (ASI) (909) 869-3638 Utilize the campus freebies. The Wellness RESOURCES t Reading BroncoBytes. This bi- www.asi.csupomona.edu Center offers free health assessments, weekly e-newsletter provides chair massages and much more! Fitness Center students with important Center for Community (909) 869-2109 dates, deadlines, events, Service Learning Will my student have to show proof programs and campus news. www.asi.csupomona.edu/campusrec (909) 869-4269 of any immunizations to CPP? www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ www.academic.csupomona.edu/ccsl If your student did NOT graduate from orientation/broncobytes Immunization Information an accredited California high school in (909) 869-2759 Office of Student Life and or after January 2005, they must meet t Reading the Poly Post. Cal Poly www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ Cultural Centers certain immunization requirements Pomona’s weekly student-run shs/immuniz_requ.asp newspaper (in print and online (909) 869-2841 as mandated by the California State at www.thepolypost.com). www.dsa.csupomona.edu/osl Legislature. A “registration hold” will Recreational Sports be placed on students by the middle t Checking their University (909) 869-2343 Study Abroad of their first term for failure to provide Email. Students will receive www.asi.csupomona.edu/campusrec (909) 869-3267 immunization documentation. For important information from www.csupomona.edu/international more immunization information and their college and department, Student Health Services forms call the number listed to the reminders about registration (909) 869-4000 right, or visit the website. appointments and fee payment www.dsa.csupomona.edu/shs deadlines as well as weekly University news, announcements

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Welcome to the City of Pomona, CA! President Obama recentlyntly exexperiencedperienced PPomona’somona’s ggreatreat diversitdiversity,y, beautiful mountain views and extraordinary turn-of-the-century architecture during his visit to our City. There is nowhere else quite like Pomona. Excellent choices are available in the selection of hotel accommodations, world-class art galleries, restaurants, shopping, entertainment and recreational activities. Coupled with Pomona’s convenient location, dry sunny climate, and easy access to Southern California’s other famous attractions, Pomona is an enjoyable visitor destination.

Pomona’s wide range of recreational opportunities include NHRA drag races, horse racing, art walks and historic home tours. Pomona is home to numerous public parks, community centers, and more than 2,000 recreational acres used for team sports, hiking, biking, and other activities. More than 1.5 million visitors come from all over the world each year to attend the Los Angeles County Fair, held each year since 1922 at Pomona’s Fairplex Exposition Center (www. fairplex.com). This action-packed exposition includes activities such as livestock exhibits, arts and crafts displays, carnival rides, and live entertainment.

We invite you to discover and experience all that Pomona has to offer!

Sincerely,

Mayor Elliott Rothman - City of Pomona, CA

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Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) Bronco Bookstore (909) 869-3638 (909) 869-3274 www.asi.csupomona.edu www.broncobookstore.com With the motto “students serving The Bronco Bookstore is the source for students”, ASI is our student government CPP textbooks and Bronco gear! Why and serves as representation at shop with us? We have competitive the campus and state level. It also pricing on both new and used textbooks, provides jobs for hundreds of students hassle-free online ordering (“Pony and operates the multi-million dollar Paks”), “Book Buyback” at the end of facility known as the Bronco Student the term and educational discounts on Center (BSC). Programs and services computer software and hardware! include the Bronco Fitness Center, meeting/study rooms, recreational Career Center sports, events and activities, wireless (909) 869-2342 internet, games and much more. www.dsa.csupomona.edu/career The Career Center assists students Bronco Athletics with career planning and student (909) 869-2810 employment. For students unsure of www.dsa.csupomona.edu/athletics their major choice or career goals, the Bronco Athletics has 12 NCAA Division Career Center offers career testing, II teams, including men’s and women’s special decision-making workshops, basketball, cross-country, soccer, and a Career and Personal Exploration tennis and track; men’s baseball; and class (see the University Catalog). Career women’s volleyball. All teams host counselors are available for individual open tryouts for interested students. appointments and workshops on resumé building, interviewing, etc.

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Center for Community Disability Resource Center (DRC) and charges against students and alleged Orientation Services Service Learning (CCSL) (909) 869-3333 violations of University regulations. (909) 869-3604 (909) 869-4269 www.dsa.csupomona.edu/drc The office assists students in the www.dsa.csupomona.edu/orientation www.academic.csupomona.edu/ccsl Support services are available interpretation of campus regulations Orientation promotes academic Service learning enhances the academic through DRC for students who have and makes recommendations for achievement and personal development experience of students by relating a physical (e.g., mobility, visual, possible sanctions, advising, counseling, through academic advising, class academic content and course objectives hearing impairment), a functional or other University services. registration, and an introduction to to issues in the community. Many courses (e.g. neurological, medical, learning, student services and resources. We are offered in a variety of disciplines. psychological), or a temporary (e.g., Learning Resource Center (LRC) have a multi-faceted Orientation program broken arm) disability. Services include (909) 869-3502 that is designed to suit the needs of Children’s Center testing accommodations, interpreter www.csupomona.edu/~lrc Freshmen and Transfer Students, in (909) 869-2284 services, reader services, assistive The LRC offers free 1-1 and group addition to Parents and Family members. www.dsa.csupomona.edu/childrenscenter technology lab, conversion of material tutoring, reading skills assistance, The Children’s Center is open year round to alternate format, and note-taking. math test preparation and much Parking & Transportation Services to assist student-parents in maintaining more. It houses four distinct tutorial (909) 869-3061 their enrollment by providing a quality, Financial Aid & Scholarships programs including ASI tutoring, Math www.dsa.csupomona.edu/parking developmental-based curriculum (909) 869-3700 and Science Help (MaSH), University The department is host to numerous preschool programs. A variety of www.dsa.csupomona.edu/financial_aid Writing Center (UWC) and College services including Bronco Express preschool programs are offered All students, regardless of family income, Reading Skills Program (CRSP). Shuttle, RideShare, Safety Escort throughout the year, with Kids University may apply for scholarships, merit Services, Battery Jumps, etc. (ages 6-11 years) offered during Summer. awards, on-campus employment, and Office of Student Life and student and parent loans. 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To that end, each department and for those interested in studying abroad. informal consultation to help students Outside and after-hours medical care those who comprise it, is committed get started when they don’t know what is not included. Students are strongly to promoting the development and Judicial Affairs to do. Policies and procedures are encouraged to carry outside insurance. enhancement of the educational (909) 869-6990 explained, and options are provided. experience of students through a wide www.dsa.csupomona.edu/judicialaffairs array of programs and services. Judicial Affairs investigates complaints

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Student Support and Equity Programs (SSEP) (909) 869-3360 This Guide brought to you by these www.dsa.csupomona.edu/ssep SSEP administers the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) and Proud Supporters of Cal Poly Pomona serves as the academic home to all undeclared students. In its on-going commitment to access and equity SSEP provides a wide-range of services ACCOMMODATIONS including academic advising, major/ Comfort Suites Ontario Airport career exploration activities, tutorial Please see ad on p. 28. services, and student development The Five Star Inn services covering a variety of topics to Please see ad on p. 15. support student learning and success. Non-Emergencies/Business Hilton Ontario Airport Please see ad on p. 29. (909) 869-3070 Study Abroad (909) 869-3267 Chief of Police APARTMENTS & HOUSING www.csupomona.edu/~international/ (909) 869-3070 study_abroad Walnut Heights Apartments Please see ad on p. 36. Students can enhance their educational Emergency Management experience by studying at a University (909) 869-6981 in another country! Cal Poly Pomona (909) 869-3171 TDD programs, which include destinations like BANKING & FINANCIAL SERVICES London, China, Korea, Paris, and Madrid, Campus Closure Information Wells Fargo Please see ad on inside front cover. are taught by Cal Poly Pomona faculty (909) 869-POLY (7659) members in English. Other programs are (866) 869-POLY (toll free) taught in English or the local languages. SHOPPING & RETAIL Violence Prevention & University Police Department Women’s Resource Center Dell (909) 869-3070 Please see ad on p. 39. (909) 869-3112 www.dsa.csupomona.edu/police www.dsa.csupomona.edu/vpwrc The Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch With 20 sworn officers, administrators, Please see ad on p. 9. The center aims to reduce the trauma support staff, community service officers of violent crimes against women at (CSOs) and community volunteers, the Cal Poly Pomona through education, University Police Department provides training, survivor advocacy and support professional police and emergency services services for sexual assault, domestic 24 hours a day 7 days a week year-round. violence, and stalking on campus.

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February 2012 Year-at-a Glance 10 – Mar. 2 Spring 2012 Registration Here are some important dates during your March 2012 student’s ﬁrst year at Cal Poly Pomona. 12 Spring 2012 Fee Deadline 12 - 16 Winter 2012 Finals Week August 2011 19 – 23 Spring Break 11 – 18 Fall 2011 Schedule Adjustment Period 20 – Apr. 2 Spring 2012 Add/Drop Period September 2011 26 Spring Quarter Classes Start 2 Fall 2011 Fee Deadline 30 Cesar Chavez Holiday (Campus Closed) 5 Labor Day (Campus Closed) April 2012 12 – 28 Fall 2011 Add/Drop Period 16 Last Day to Drop Spring 2012 Classes 18 – 21 Residence Hall Welcome Week May 2012 21 BroncoFusion 28 Memorial Day (Campus Closed) 21 Residence Hall Move-In June 2012 22 Fall Quarter Classes Start 6 – 10 Spring 2011 Finals Week October 2011 July 2012 10 - 21 Winter 2012 Advising Period 4 Independence Day Observed (Campus Closed)

14 Last Day to Drop Fall 2011 Classes *dates are subject to change pending Academic Calendar approval by University President 24 – Nov. 15 Winter 2012 Registration November 2011 11 Veteran’s Day (Campus Closed) 24 Thanksgiving Day 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday (Campus Closed) December 2011 5 Winter 2012 Fee Deadline 5 – 9 Fall Quarter Finals Week 12 – Jan. 2 Winter Break 20 - 23 Winter 2012 Add/Drop Period January 2012 2 Tournament of Roses Parade 3 – 9 Winter 2012 Add/Drop Period 3 Winter Quarter Classes Start 24 Last Day to Drop Winter 2012 Classes 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (Campus Closed) 30 – Feb. 10 Spring 2012 Advising Period

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