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CBA graduates celebrate during the 2019 commencement ceremony.

U.S. News Ranks CPP No. 2 Top Public School in West

The university also rose to No. 10 among all public and private institutions in the west, from No. 14 last year. 
Peter Ross welcomes students to his Logic and Computing class during virtual instruction from his home.

Summer Programs Help Faculty Capitalize on Digital Teaching Strategies

Virtual modes of teaching aren’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced CPP to switch to remote instruction in a matter of days in spring semester, with little time for faculty to prepare. 
A group of sheep in a pen at the L.A. County Fair.

Ag and Engineering to Tap USDA Grant to Aid Sheep Farmers

A $241,000 USDA grant will provide learn-by-doing research experiences for undergraduate students with U.S. sheep farms and wool use.
Water Treatment Plant at CPP.

Water Treatment Plant Receives Industry Award

The university’s Water Treatment Plant has earned a prominent industry award for superior maintenance and operations.
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Faculty

Teaching Virtually and Remotely

In partnership with the Center for the Advancement of Faculty Excellence (CAFE), colleges and departments are supporting faculty to teach virtually and/or remotely. The CAFE Website has resources and quick start guides for online tools like Blackboard, Zoom and Kaltura.

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Students

Online Engagement and Support

Cal Poly Pomona remains committed to keeping students engaged in the virtual environment. Visit the Student Affairs Online Engagement and Support website to learn how to access workshops, wellbeing resources, support services and how to best contact departments remotely.

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Students

Academic & Student Services Support

While Cal Poly Pomona course instruction has transitioned to a virtual format given the COVID-19 concerns, the university will continue to offer student services. Visit the Academic and Student Services Support website for information and access to various services.

Visit Virtual Advising & Academics Toolkit Website
Christopher Ornelas at the Japanese Garden at CPP
Headshot of Christopher Ornelas

“I want to use my education to enable a push towards the limits of architecture and how it may help the environment.” 

- Christopher Ornelas, architecture



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Our history and geography are unlike any other university in the region. Nowhere else can students ride an Arabian horse, practice on a Steinway piano, bring a new product to market, and build a liquid-fueled rocket. 

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Student Success Central

Head to Student Success Central for links to our Fall 2020 Virtual Advising & Registration Toolkit, our e-Student Services Zoom room, and the CPP Connect advising and tutoring platform. The website also features the academic calendar, advising resources, how-to guides and much more.

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Our Polytechnic Advantage

Academic excellence is central to our mission at Cal Poly Pomona. Our emphasis on hands-on learning means we reach beyond the textbook to provide knowledge through experience. We promote creativity, discovery and innovation. We inspire critical thinking, collaboration and community engagement, and the way we integrate technology helps ensure that our graduates are career ready. We proudly embrace diversity and inclusivity. This is our polytechnic advantage.

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