Direct Admission for Freshmen
Direct Admission - No Waiting. No Guessing. You're In!
Your Future Has a New Address: Cal Poly Pomona
If you are high school senior in a participating school district, your admission to CPP is already guaranteed* through our Direct Admission programs. Simply submit our Cal State Application and choose a non-impacted CPP major. You’ve earned your spot, submit your application TODAY!
Am I eligible for direct admission?
Your Path to CPP Starts Here
You may be eligible for Direct Admission if you meet the requirements below.
Note for Impacted Majors
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On-the-Spot Admissions
Join us at an On-the-Spot Admissions event to connect with our admissions team, prepare for your admission review and take your next step toward becoming a Bronco. You may even receive an admission decision the same day!
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Review Your Application
Receive Your Decision
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Let’s Make It Official
Fall priority application filing period is August 1 – November 30. You’ll be able to submit your application beginning October 1.
Submit With Confidence
Review your information, complete any remaining steps and submit your application before the deadline.
Watch for Your Next Step
Monitor your email for your submission confirmation, information to start our Bronco Account, and accept your admission offer.
Direct Admission FAQs
Participating schools/districts use your academic data to let us know if you have a 2.5 GPA and you’re A-G courses for automatic admission. That’s it, all you need to do is submit your application!
You’re eligible if you are a high school senior in a participating school district, have completed the A-G curriculum, and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher by the end of your junior year.
Below is a list participating school districts by county (as of December 2025):
| County | School District/Office |
|---|---|
|
Colusa County |
Pierce Joint Unified School District |
| Kern County | Kern High School District |
| Los Angeles County |
Bellflower Unified School District Compton Unified School District Pasadena Unified School District Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District |
| Orange County |
Capistrano Unified School District Santa Ana Unified School District |
| Riverside County |
Alvord Unified School District Banning Unified School District Beaumont Unified School District Coachella Valley Unified School District Corona-Norco Unified School District Desert Center Unified School District Desert Sands Unified School District Hemet Unified School District Jurupa Unified School District Lake Elsinore Unified School District Menifee Union School District Moreno Valley Unified School District Murrieta Valley Unified School District Nuview Union School District Palm Springs Unified School District Palo Verde Unified School District Perris Elementary School District Perris Union High School District Riverside Unified School District Romoland School District San Jacinto Unified School District Temecula Valley Unified School District Val Verde Unified School District |
| San Bernardino County |
Chaffey Joint Union High School District San Bernardino City Unified School District |
| San Diego County | San Diego Unified School District |
| Solano County | Vacaville Unified School District |
Yes! Even though you're pre-approved, you must complete the Cal State Apply application and submit it. Be sure that your application is linked to our CaliforniaColleges.edu account so that your transcripts auto populate in your application which is what makes this such an easy application to submit. Be sure to submit your application by the November 30 priority filing deadline.
The Cal State Apply application fee is $70. However, California residents are automatically reviewed for a fee waiver. Eligibility is based on household income and family household size. If you are eligible,you’ll be notified on the final page of the application. This waiver can be applied to up to four CSU campuses.
In 2025, California enacted Senate Bill 640 (SB 640), expanding the CSU Direct Admission initiative to school districts across the state. The legislation builds on the CSU's existing direct admission efforts, making it easier for more California students to access higher education and pursue a CSU degree. There are currently 17 CSUs participating in the program. Make Cal Poly Pomona your first choice!
