Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement
Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement

Transfer Checklist

Orientation information for Fall 2024 Admits will be available in March. Please check back often!

The items on this checklist will prepare you for your first semester at Cal Poly Pomona. You can track your checklist progress in the Pre-Orientation modules.

After Accepting Your Admission Offer

Orientation reservations will be available on May 1, 2024. Making your reservation signs you up for both the CPP Pre-Orientation Modules and Orientation Day. To make your reservation:
  • Log in to MyCPP.
  • Click on Reserve Your Spot in Orientation.
  • Follow the prompts to confirm your reservation.
You will receive a confirmation email when your reservation is confirmed.

Modules 1 & 2 will be available prior to your Orientation Day, and you must complete them before attending your Orientation Day to register for classes.

  • Module 1 provides an introduction to CPP as well as an overview of important resources and services you need to know to prepare for your in-person Orientation.
  • Module 2 covers important information about Academic Advising and Registration to prepare you for Orientation Day. 

All videos in the pre-orientation modules are closed captioned. If you would like to have the text read aloud, we recommend viewing the orientation using the Chrome browser with the Read Aloud extension enabled.

Go to the Pre-Orientation Modules

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.

In order to receive your Bronco Card at your in-person Orientation Day:

  1. Visit the Bronco Card website.
  2. Review the requirements.
  3. Follow the instructions to upload your photo AND government-issued Photo ID (e.g., driver's license, passport, military ID, etc.).

Before Orientation Day

For details about submitting official transcripts and test scores, visit the Admitted Transfers section of the CPP Admission website.

Protect your Cal Poly Pomona account security by installing 2-Step Authentication, which will verify your identity before allowing access to campus systems. 2-Step Authentication will be required to access CPP online services so don't delay in setting it up!

More info on 2-Step Authentication

Set-up eduroam on the device you are bringing to Orientation Day so you can quickly connect to campus wifi.

eduroam Set-up Wizard

Download the CPP Mobile App for access to an orientation campus map, orientation schedule, and quick access to the orientation website and checklists.

After downloading the app, be sure to update your persona to New Student Orientation to access the orientation information.

  1. From the home screen, tap on the person icon.
  2. Tap on My Persona (the gear icon).
  3. Tap on New Student Orientation.

Your orientation guests can view their schedule by changing their persona to Family.

During the academic year, you can access the BroncoExpress Shuttle updates, class information, Bronco Athletics, and much more on the CPP Mobile app. iOS and Android versions are available, plus a web interface.

Go to the CPP Mobile App

All incoming new students must create their Plan on CPP Connect's Planner BEFORE their Orientation Day. Having your Plan ready before Orientation Day will help ensure that you are well-prepared for advising and registration. CPP Connect's Planner allows you to:

  • View the degree requirements for your primary major
  • Plan out your coursework, term by term
  • Share your Planner with your college advisor for recommendations
  • Keep track of your completed major course requirements alongside your curriculum sheet and Degree Progress Report

Need help with your Planner? Attend one of our virtual Planner Help Sessions, led by the Bronco Advising Center and your Orientation Leaders, prior to your Orientation Day. 

 

If you need services through the Disability Resource Center, it's important to apply early to ensure your accommodations are in place by the time the semester starts.

Disability Resource Center Registration Process

Incoming military-affiliated or veteran students should plan on attending a Veterans Resource Center (VRC) Orientation Workshop hosted by the VRC, prior to their Orientation Day. During this session, you will learn about the services offered by the Veterans Resource Center and receive documents which will be needed during orientation in order to begin utilizing VA Educational Benefits. This informational workshop is open to all incoming veteran and military dependent students and is held in addition to Orientation Day.

When selecting your VRC workshop date, please refer to the email you received from the Veterans Resource Center to determine which VRC workshop you should attend. Attendance for this workshop should be one week PRIOR to your in-person Orientation Day.

RSVP for a VRC Pre-Orientation Workshop

For questions about the VRC workshop, or to schedule a time to meet outside of your scheduled workshop, please contact the Veterans Resource Center at 909-869-6994 or vetquestions@cpp.edu.

In addition to the orientation enrollment requirement, international students must also complete their Onboarding Checklist to avoid any registration holds. For more information about the Onboarding Checklist and studying at CPP as an international student, visit the International Students and Scholars Office website.

Go to the Onboarding Checklist

Before your in-person Orientation Day, be sure to review the New Student Registration Guide and check out Student Success Central for key advising resources, the academic calendar, videos, contact information, and more.

In order to register for your first-semester classes at Orientation Day, you must clear all negative holds indicated in your BroncoDirect Student Center holds section. Some holds are simply there to provide information.

Having up-to-date information in BroncoDirect ensures that the campus can contact you if needed. Plus you'll be able to use BillyChat! Log in to MyCPP to access BroncoDirect.

Visit the BillyChat website for a tutorial on how to update your contact information in BroncoDirect.

During Orientation Day

Attend, participate, and enjoy your Orientation Day! More information about Orientation Day will be included in your reminder emails that are sent to both your CPP and personal email addresses. Read these emails carefully and keep them for future reference.

If you do not attend your reserved Orientation Day, your admission to CPP will be withdrawn.If you wish to be considered for a reinstatement after being withdrawn, you must file an appeal with the Office of Admissions.

If you can no longer attend your reserved Orientation Day, contact the Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Be certain to include your Bronco ID number so we can assist you quickly.

During advising and registration, you will meet in a small group with your advisor and other students in your major and then register for your first-semester classes. Before you leave advising and registration, make sure you are registered for 12-15 units, have your Plan complete, and know how to contact your advisor!

After Orientation Day

After your Orientation Day, check your CPP email for the Orientation Experience Evaluation. Your feedback is important to us and we hope you will take time to share your experiences.

You must finish module 3 prior to the start of the Fall 2024 semester to avoid having the ROS hold re-applied to your student account.

  • Module 3 covers important information about student life to prepare you to start your first semester at CPP!

All videos in the pre-orientation are closed captioned. If you would like to have the text read aloud, we recommend viewing the orientation using the Chrome browser with the Read Aloud extension enabled.

Go to the CPP Online Orientation

Protect your Cal Poly Pomona account security by installing 2-Step Authentication, which will verify your identity before allowing access to campus systems, if you haven't done so already. 2-Step Authentication is required to access CPP online services so don't delay in setting it up!

More info on 2-Step Authentication

Even if you are receiving financial aid, it is important to check your student account after the disbursement date to see if you have an outstanding balance. Ensuring your fees are paid on time will help you avoid any holds on your student account for non-payment. Visit the Student Accounting and Cashiering Services website for complete information on fee due dates and payment options.