You have an important role in the successful completion of the admission process!
To make sure you complete all the required steps:
• Carefully review all the information provided here as well as information we send you
• Complete all steps on your To-Do Checklist by the deadlines indicated
• Regularly check your email for important deadlines and requests for additional information
• Meet all required deadlines
Keep Informed
for Cal Poly Pomona applicants and students. You are responsible for regularly checking
either the email address you provided to us on your admission application or the one assigned to you by Cal Poly Pomona. If you cannot
Check and Maintain your Admission Status
It is your responsibility to monitor the progress of your application and documents throughout the admissions process. The easiest way
to do so is to visit our student information portal which we call BroncoDirect at broncodirect.cms.csupomona.edu.
1. Visit the account activation website at: www.csupomona.edu/claimaccount
2. Enter your Bronco Number
3. Enter your Claim Code: Your birth date in the (YYMMDD) format. For example, a student born on April 30, 1985 would
enter 850430 as their claim code and a student born on December 7, 1991 would enter 911207 as their claim code.
Once you login to BroncoDirect, be sure to view and complete your To-Do-List to keep your application moving forward.
Along with monitoring your application, Bronco Direct allows you to view information regarding outstanding items, application status,
regularly check your e-mail at least twice a week, for any additional information.
Your Admission Decision
You will be notified of your admissions decision as soon as your application, required transcripts, test scores, the application fee
or approved fee waiver form and other documents have been received and reviewed. Since you are admitted prior to the receipt
of all final transcripts, you must satisfactorily complete all admission requirements, submit all required documents by the
document deadlines and meet all testing deadlines to maintain your admission status and enroll at Cal Poly Pomona. (Your admission
will be withdrawn if requirements and deadlines are not met.)
Additional admission information is available at:
dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/ftf_impaction.asp.
See next page for your To-Do Checklist...
FA L L 2 0 1 2 To - D o C h e c k l i s t
Check off each step as you go, so you don’t miss a deadline!
 Apply for Housing. The Student Housing License Agreement (contract)
November 2011
 Claim your Cal Poly Pomona Account
1. Visit the account activation website at:
www.csupomona.edu/claimaccount
2. Enter your Bronco Number
3. Enter your Claim Code: Your birth date in the (YYMMDD) format. For
example, a student born on April 30, 1985 would enter 850430 as
their claim code and a student born on December 7, 1991 would
enter 91107 as their claim code.
 Log-in to BroncoDirect and check your To-Do-List regularly
 Register for placement tests. Register by February January 27, 2012 to
take
the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM)
for the February 11,2012 test date, unless you are exempt.
will become available beginning January 2012. The last day to submit a
housing contract and still be eligible for enrollment is May 1, 2012. To
apply: http://dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs/hlafirst.asp. Assignment are
based on space availability and early submission of your contract is
highly recommended.
 Pay the Initioal Housing Fee: to complete the contracting
requirement, the initial payment of $300.00 must be paid on
your BroncoDirect account. Fees will be posted in January
2012. Final deadline to pay in order to be eligible for
enrollment is May 1, 2012.
https://broncodirect.cms.csupomona.edu/
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To see if you are exempt, visit:
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/undergrad_testing.asp
Register online for the EPT/ELM at:
www.csupomona.edu/academic/testcenter
December 2011
 Take your tests. Take your ACT or SAT I tests (if you have not already
done so) and request that your test scores be sent directly to Cal Poly
Pomona. All freshmen applicants are required to take the SAT I or ACT
no later than December 2011.
January 2012
 Send in your test scores. If you have not requested that your test
To Request an Exemption from the Housing Requirement:
Request may be made beginning January 2012 and
supportind documentation will be required. Please visit the
Housing website for the exemption criteria and details at:
http://csupomona.edu/uhs/firstyrresrequirement.asp. The
deadline to submit an exemption request is April 13, 2012.
April 2012
 Register for placement tests. If you have not already taken the EPT and/or
ELM and you are not exempt, register for the last available test by April 20, 2021
for the May 5, 2012 test date. Test must be taken no later than May 5, 2012 in
order to enroll.
Register online for the EPT/ELM at:
www.csupomona.edu/academic/testcenter
May 2012
January 31, 2012.
 Sign up for the high school courses you need. You must successfully
complete all applicable admission requirements to enroll for Fall 2012. All
CSU subject matter requirements (the 15 unit A-G approved course taking
pattern) must be completed, in progress, or planned to be completed with
a “C” or better prior to high school graduation, and may not be completed
during the summer term immediately preceding fall enrollment. Please
visit dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/admrqrmnts_ftf.asp for more details.
To determine if courses meet requirements, please visit:
doorways.ucop/edu/list
February 2012
 Register for placement tests. If you have not already taken the EPT
and/or ELM and you are not exempt, register by February 17, 2012 for the
March 3, 2012 test date.
To see if you are exempt, visit:
www.dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions/undergrad_testing.asp
Register online for the EPT/ELM at:
www.csupomona.edu/academic/testcenter
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March 2012
 Register for placement tests. If you have not already taken the EPT
and/or ELM and you are not exempt, register by March 2, 2012 for the
March 17, 2012 test date, or register by April 20, 2012 for the May 5, 2012
test date.
 Student Intent to Register & Deposit. Once you have been admitted,
your To-Do-List in Bronco Direct, please submit the ECD online by May 1 or
STRONGLY
Deposit online through BroncoDirect. Step-by step instructions for
completing the deposit online can be found at
[http://www.csupomona.edu/~admissions/publications/howDoiApplyECD
online.pdf ]. If you are unable to submit your payment online, you may mail
a check or money order to Cal Poly Pomona, Admissions & Outreach,
3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. This deposit is
non-refundable, and will be applied towards your required
 Register to attend orientation. Once you’ve paid your ECD, register for
orientation. All entering freshmen are required to attend orientation during
the summer to be eligible to register for fall courses.
July 2012
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Outreach no later than July 15, 2012.
all documents and scores that may have been requested. This excludes any
documents or test scores which have previously been requested, but for
which the due date has passed (i.e. this is not a make-up date for those who
missed deadlines such as the January 31, testing deadline).
Important Deadlines
January 31, 2011
Register online for the EPT/ELM at:
www.csupomona.edu/academic/testcenter
February 1, 2012
 Take the TOEFL test, if required. The TOEFL is required, regardless of
February 1, 2012
citizenship, if you have not attended schools at the secondary level or
above for at least three years full time, where English is the primary
language of instruction. A minimum of 525 (paper-based), 195 (computerbased), or 71(internet-based) is required. Test dates and information are
Deadline to submit Cal Poly Pomonas scholarship Application and/or
Honors Program Application
Priority deadline to submit the Educational Opportunity Program Application
March 2, 2012
Priority application deadline for the FAFSA (Financial Aid)
April 22, 2012
no later than
July 15, 2012.
Deadline to register for the last available test date of May 5, 2012 for
the English Placement Test (EPT) and/or Entry Level Mathematics (ELM)
May 1, 2012
Deadline to submit Student Intent to Register (SIR) form and Enrollment
Deadline to submit the Student Housing License Agreement (contract)
Key Contacts
All phone numbers are in area code
(909)
Admissions and Outreach:
869.5299 dsa.csupomona.edu/admissions
Campus Tours:
869.3700
Orientation:
dsa.csupomona.edu/orientation
Test Center:
www.csupomona.edu/academic/testcenter
University Housing Services:
dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs
869.3604
869.3353
869.3307
869.3529 dsa.csupomona.edu/visitors
Financial Aid
www.csupomona.edu