Office of Admissions

Out-of-State Freshmen Application Checklist

Applications Filing Period

Application Filing Period

Spring 2021: not available for freshmen
Fall 2021: October 1st - December 4th
Apply online via Cal State Apply

Before you apply, we recommend that you carefully review the Cal Poly Pomona out-of-state freshmen admissions requirements to be considered. Selection to all Cal Poly Pomona is competitive as we have more qualified applicants than we can admit. Cal Poly Pomona will consider you for admissions to your alternate major if space is available and cannot guarantee consideration for your alternate major/program. We prioritize applicants within the same academic college. Students who have been admitted should review the Next Steps Checklist

Application Checklist

Freshmen applicants must declare a major at the time of application. Please explore majors offered by visiting our 2020 - 2021 University Catalog.

Take the SAT or ACT test by December 1st for fall admissions.  Submit scores electronically using institution codes below:

  • SAT, to all Cal States Applied for - 3594
  • ACT, for Cal Poly Pomona -0202
For more information, visit College Board or ACT

You will be asked to enter all courses you completed though your junior year, those currently in progress, and any courses you plan to take.

Have your social security number ready (if you have one) for financial aid purposes.

Apply online October 1st through November 30th, via Cal State Apply

Cal Poly Pomona makes admission decisions based on self-reported information from the application! Provisionally admitted students who intend to enroll at Cal Poly Pomona will be required to submit an official transcript to verify eligibility and high school graduation.

A $70 non-refundable application filing fee (or fee waiver) must be paid at the time of application submission. Instructions for payment can be found on Cal State Apply.

The Office of Admissions & Enrollment will communicate your next steps in the admission process via Bronco Direct, your student account. 

If you would like to withdraw your application, please submit the withdrawal form

For technical issues regarding your application, contact Cal State Apply customer support by email at CalStateApply@liaisoncas.com or by phone at (857) 304-2087.