Incoming Graduate Student FAQS

This depends on your program of study. Please contact your program’s graduate coordinator or your academic advisor for guidance.

We recommend that you contact your program’s graduate coordinator for guidance. Additionally, you can contact the Career Center for assistance on internship opportunities and industry connections.

As a student, your instructor will add the current syllabus to Canvas. If you would like to see past syllabi for reference and in anticipation of an upcoming course where a syllabus has not been finalized, you should contact the instructor to see if they are willing to provide that. As a graduate teaching assistant, you should have access to your previously taught courses over the course of teaching on Canvas.

Yes, in some instances, depending on the program of study, graduate students teach undergraduate courses. Please contact your program’s graduate coordinator for guidance.

Please contact your program’s graduate coordinator or academic advisor for guidance. Also, please note enrollment conditions required for financial aid.

Depending on your graduate program, there are several on-campus graduate student-led clubs and associations that may be available to you. We recommend reviewing MyBAR to see if any graduate student clubs pertain to you. We also recommend that you contact your program’s graduate coordinator for more information.

We recommend that you email your program advisor to set up an appointment, which will likely be virtually conducted on Zoom.

We recommend that you check BroncoDirect for your registration appointment. For which courses to take, find your graduate coordinator.

We recommend that you contact your program’s graduate coordinator for guidance. Find your graduate coordinator.

We recommend that you contact your class instructor or your program’s graduate coordinator for guidance.

The graduate coordinator will answer questions specific to your program. The Graduate Studies Office will assist with general information on academic policies, procedures, and graduation requirements.

Yes. They expire after seven years.

Please go to https://www.cpp.edu/parking/index.shtml to purchase a permit and learn more  about designated parking areas.

As a CPP student you can use the gym. Please visit the BRIC website for more membership information.

You can visit Transportation Services for more information.

We have a Student Health Services Center, Bronco Cares Needs Program, Bronco Wellness Center, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). For more information, please visit: https://www.cpp.edu/grc/social-and-emotional-support/index.shtml

For on- and off- campus tips, see: https://www.cpp.edu/aboutcpp/visitor-information/attractions.shtml

Please visit the Bronco One Card website for instructions on how to obtain your Bronco One Card.

All campus services will be open and available on campus starting August 19. The protocol may depend on the service provided—some may be walk-ins, some may be by appointment. Please see the Safer Return to Campus site for updates.

Depending on your graduate program, there are on campus student-led clubs and associations that may be available to you. We recommend reviewing MyBAR to see if any graduate student clubs pertain to you. We also recommend that you contact your graduate coordinator or instructors for more information.

For intramural sports, please contact the BRIC: https://asi.cpp.edu/campusrec/programs/intramural-sports/. For competitive athletics, please contact staff on the following page: https://broncoathletics.com/staff-directory

For more information and to schedule a campus tour, please visit: https://www.cpp.edu/outreach/tours.shtml

For resources and support for parenting students, please visit: https://www.cpp.edu/studentparents/index.shtml

For more information, please visit:

• https://www.cpp.edu/international/students/u-s-employment/cpt.shtml
• https://www.cpp.edu/international/students/u-s-employment/types-of-opt.shtml

These can be viewed at the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services: https://www.cpp.edu/student-accounting/tuition-fees/graduate.shtml

You need to apply like any other job. Log in to Handshake (through the Career Center) to view openings. The Financial Aid Office determines if students are eligible for any work-study funds.

Please see Financial Aid and Scholarships for an overview: https://www.cpp.edu/financial-aid/graduate/index.shtml. For scholarships, there are CSU Systemwide Scholarships and Cal Poly Pomona Scholarships.

Log into your BroncoDirect Account. On the left-hand side, click on the "Financial" tab. Click on your financial aid package. Scroll to the bottom of the page and find "Accept/Decline Awards" to accept loans. For further assistance, please visit the Financial Aid Graduate Student site.

Please visit the Career Center for assistance. You can log in to Handshake (through the Career Center) to see a listing of on-campus jobs.

No, but highly recommended.