About Cal Poly Pomona
Located in Los Angeles area of Southern California, Cal Poly Pomona is one of the 23 campuses within the California State University system. The university is the No. 1 polytechnic university in the USA for diversity and economic mobility. It is also ranked No. 2 in the “Top Public Universities in the West” by U.S. News & World Report, and No. 21 on “Best Colleges in U.S.” by Wall Street Journal.
At Cal Poly Pomona, you learn inside and outside of the classroom. Through hands-on classes and projects as well as opportunities for internships and learn by doing, you will tap into your talents and passions to solve real-world problems and forge your own unique path to success. Nowhere else can you ride an Arabian horse, design and construct an award-winning Rose Parade float and launch a rocket into space.
Nine Colleges at Cal Poly Pomona
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Don B. Huntley College of Agriculture
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College of Business Administration
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College of Education and Integrative Studies
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College of Engineering
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College of Environmental Design
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College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences
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College of Professional and Global Education
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College of Science
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The Collins College of Hospitality Management
Find the complete list of academic programs and courses (including graduate level) here:
www.cpp.edu/academic-programs/about/programs.shtml
Cal Poly Pomona seeks partnerships on the international programs as below.
Study Abroad @Cal Poly Pomona (also known as “Semester@CPP Program”)
The Semester@CPP is a semester-long Study Abroad program for international students to study at Cal Poly Pomona for one or two semesters (four months to one year) without having to be matriculated. Students will:
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Enroll in degree-credit courses at Cal Poly Pomona and study alongside other American students
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Choose from 3000+ credit courses from various areas to take
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Get academic transcripts carrying all the credit units by completing your courses
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Transfer credit units back to your home university towards your degree, or apply the credit units to your future degree study at Cal Poly Pomona or other universities
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Prep for graduate school admission or enhance job prospects
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Bring out your independent nature and explore more opportunities
Cal Poly English Language Institute’s (also known as “CPELI”) Programs
Accredited by CEA (Commission on English Language Program Accreditation), CPELI offers English programs for international students from around the world, transfer students from other schools in the U.S., students needing a change of states to F1, or anyone who wants to learn English and explore American culture. Benefits for students include:
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English proficiency requirement waiver when applying for Cal Poly Pomona’ degree programs
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Structured English program from level 1 to level 6
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Learn through activity sessions with American students
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Learn-by-doing opportunities such as event planning, on-the-spot training, and English on sports
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Engagement in Cal Poly Pomona community service opportunities such as teaching American students a foreign language
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Research and presentation opportunities on improving the university community
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Rolling admission throughout the year
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Timely issuance and extension of Form I-20
International Visiting Scholars and Professionals Program
Cal Poly Pomona welcomes international university faculty, staff, other working professionals and university students from all over the world to join our International Visiting Scholars/Professionals Program. The purpose of the program is to provide foreign nationals with opportunities to participate in educational and cultural programs in the United States and return home to share their experiences. Program highlights include:
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Invitation letter and DS2019 form for J-1 visa application
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Pairing with Cal Poly Pomona faculty and/or staff
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Class observation, peer meetings, workshops and other academic events on campus
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Academic-related field trips and cultural events
Cal Poly Pomona provides custom short-term programs for international students (including university students, middle and high school students), international educators, and international working professionals. These custom programs can be customized to meet individualized and specific training purposes for the program participants. Various business visits and cultural excursions can be arranged, and on-campus housing will also be an option for participants.
Cal Poly Pomona’s Prime Location
With one hour’s drive
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Downtown Los Angeles and Hollywood
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Disneyland and Universal Studios
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30+ Pacific coastline beaches
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Doger Stadium (home of the Dodgers) and Crypto Arena (home of the Lakers)
With two hours’ drive
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San Diego
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USS Midway Museum
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Legoland and Sea World
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Big Bear Lake (ski resort)
With four hours’ drive
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Las Vegas
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10+ National Parks
With flights from the two airports (LAX & ONT) nearby
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San Francisco – 1h30m
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Cancun, Mexico – 4h40m
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Hawaii – 5h40m
On-Campus Housing & Dining
University Village
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Furnished apartment, single or double occupancy bedroom, living room, refrigerator/freezer and full kitchenette within the apartment
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Free swimming pool, recreation room, and laundry room
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University Housing
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Dorms: Themed learning communities
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Suites: Furnished bedroom, living room, and kitchenette
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Dining On Campus
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Buffet-style cafeteria & a full-service fine dining restaurant
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30+ restaurants
Campus Resources
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Largest campus gym in the West
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300+ student clubs and organization to join
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Gaming center and 24-hour library
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Theater and sports teams
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Fun and free on-campus events and activities for students all over the year
Contact Information
Mr. Rick Wang
Global Education Institute of Cal Poly Pomona
Bldg. 220A-206, 3801 West Temple Avenue, California, 91768, USA
T: +1 (909) 979-6612
Email: yingchuanw@cpp.edu
Website: www.cpp.edu
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