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Sophomore Success

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About the Program

Heard of, worried about, or already feeling the sophomore slump? Join the Sophomore Success program and rise above! Open to all Cal Poly Pomona students, this program provides participants with the tools, resources and community to continue growing in their academic, personal and career excellence and achievement. Through individualized peer mentoring; hosting academic, personal and career skills building workshops; and developing relationships with faculty, participants of Sophomore Success scholars will continue to grow and thrive throughout their sophomore year.

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Benefits of Joining Sophomore Success


All Sophomore Success scholars will be paired and meet with a Peer Mentor who is trained and equipped to help and guide Scholars through the ups and downs of sophomore year.

Sophomore Success scholars will participate in a monthly gatherings, where they will connect with other scholars, faculty and staff, as well as get connected with campus resources and develop skills that support their academic and personal success. All of this while sharing a meal! 

Sharpen your skills in the areas of:

  • Career development
  • Personal and school finances
  • Leadership development
  • Classroom skills (such as presentation skills)

Sophomore Success scholars will also have exclusive opportunities to build up close and personal connections with faculty, learn more about their field of study and potential career paths, what to do in office hours, and future letters of recommendations.

As a participant in the Sophomore Success program, scholars will:

  • Have access to EOP academic tutoring
  • Build community with other scholars and MSI program participants
  • Receive one-on-one support and guidance from peer mentors on how to navigate sophomore year (including internships, financial aid, student orgs, and recommended professors)
  • Receive special MSI and Sophomore Success giveaways

Interested in Joining?


  • Open to all Cal Poly Pomona students
  • You must maintain a GPA of at least 2.0
  • Complete the application and an MSI staff person will follow up with more information

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In Their Words

-Participant