Office of Admissions

Admitted International Freshmen

Bronco Bound

Bronco Bound

Congratulations, you've been admitted! Here are the next steps you need to take before your first semester.

Next Steps Checklist

You are required to pay an Enrollment Deposit of $150 by June 1 in order to accept your offer of admission. The deposit will be applied to your tuition. For payment options, visit Cashiering ServicesAny student who has endured a financial hardship due to COVID-19 may be eligible for an Enrollment Deposit waiver and can contact admissions@cpp.edu for more information. Note: The Enrollment Deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

For detailed instructions on how to pay, review the Enrollment Deposit Tutorial.

UPDATE: No Freshmen Housing Requirement for 2020-2021 Academic Year

At this point, it is unclear how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact our operations in student housing and residential life during the 2020-21 Academic Year. University Housing Services (UHS) will work with state/local authorities and Department of Health to adapt our Fall 2020 room configurations and community guidelines.

Due to the uncertainty and likely limited occupancy, Cal Poly Pomona will be suspending the Freshmen Housing Application requirement for the 2020-2021 Academic Year for ALL first-year students. UHS will remove all applicable holds and check lists items from affected students accounts. Students that have already applied have until the first day of school (August 202020) to cancel their application without any financial penalty.

UHS will be communicating with students as information becomes available and plans for the academic year are finalized.

If you plan on living on campus, you must submit a housing application. Priority consideration is given to those who apply by May 15. For more information, visit Housing.

You are required to attend the mandatory International Freshmen Orientation & Check-in. Visit the International Orientation Checklist for more information. 

The deadline to take the ALEKS PPL is June 15

Some students with specific majors are required to take the ALEKS PPL - the mathematics placement program offered by Cal Poly Pomona. It allows you to review, take practice tests, and then come to campus for the official placement test. For more information visit Mathematics and Statistics department.
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For more information on the I-20 process and required documents, please visit the International Center 

Due to cancellations of in-person testing worldwide as a result of COVID-19, Cal Poly Pomona has approved the temporary use of the Duolingo test. Duolingo test can be taken in lieu of the TOEFL or IELTS by June 30, 2020. 

Undergraduate Minimum Duolingo Score: 95 

Freshmen applicants who are required to demonstrate English Proficiency for Fall 2020 can make use of this temporary accommodation or submit a TOEFL or IELTS score, if available.

TOEFL & IELTS

Proof of English proficiency is due June 30, 2002. TOEFL scores should be sent electronically using school code 4082.  Or mail IELTS by June 30 to Cal Poly Pomona, Office of Admissions, 3801 W. Temple Ave, Pomona, CA 91768.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)                  71 ibt

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)      6.0

English Proficiency Waiver

You may also qualify for an English proficiency waiver if you attended a school where the medium of instruction is English (e.g. U.S. high school, American school abroad, etc.) for at least three years.

To determine if you qualify for a waiver, visit International Freshmen Requirements.

Final high school transcripts will be due to Cal Poly Pomona by July 15.

In light of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Cal Poly Pomona is requesting that you send your Final Official Transcripts electronically. If your high school does not offer electronic transcripts, we recommend using the following services:

Should these services not be available for your high school, please mail to:

Cal Poly Pomona
Attn: Office of Admissions
3801 W. Temple Ave.
Pomona, CA 91768

*Please do not open transcripts, otherwise they will be considered unofficial and we will not be able to accept them. Allow 2 week for transcripts to be processed and reflected on your “to-do” list.

The deadline to submit official AP/CLEP/IB scores is July 15Please send scores earlier if they are available to ensure timely processing of your credits and Fall course placement.

Advanced Placement (AP)
You can also send scores online through College Board

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Request your CLEP transcripts online through College Board

International Baccalaureate (IB)
Request your IB transcripts or certificates through IB Transcript Request

The Bronco Card is the official Cal Poly Pomona photo identification card for all Cal Poly Pomona faculty, staff, students and affiliates. It can also be used for dining services and convenience store locations, as well as access to campus services, buildings, and laboratories.

Visit the Bronco Card website for complete photo guidelines, FAQs, and the photo upload link.