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Visitor & Information Centers
Cal Poly Pomona
Cal Poly Pomona Scavenger Hunt Answer Key
The Cal Poly Pomona Visitor & Information Centers provides this scavenger hunt as an
educational tool for students to interact and learn about the location of programs and
services, give them insight into what it is like to be a Cal Poly Pomona student, and
share with them some of Cal Poly Pomona's unique features.
The clues on this sheet were designed to help your group learn more about Cal Poly
Pomona and what the University can offer your group as future students. Each clue is
designed to lead your group to a spot on campus and once your group is at that spot
they need to answer one question. For hints, consult the self-guided tour booklet, but
don’t forget, the students and staff at Cal Poly Pomona will be more than happy to help.
Good luck and we’ll see you back at the Visitor Center in 90 minutes!
Clue #1
When visiting a college campus, you should always start your exploration here. Their
mission is “Connecting individuals to Cal Poly Pomona's unique, student-centered
community with thoughtful information, resources and guidance.”
We helped over 33,000 people last year.
VISITOR CENTER (BLDG. 35)
Clue #2
Almost all of the architectural features of this place are preserved including the fountain
in the center of the courtyard, the doors to the club offices, which still have nibble marks
from horses and the original weather vane that still tops the tower.
You can also find mailboxes for over 260 clubs and organizations or learn more about
William K. Kellogg.
UNIVERSITY PLAZA (BLDG. 26)
Clue #3
You can buy textbooks, school supplies, computer hardware and software, and Cal
Poly Pomona apparel here.
Each quarter, students spend approximately $500 at this place.
BRONCO BOOKSTORE (BLDG. 66)
Clue #4
And if you need someone to talk to about life, family or school, you can find free,
professional assistance and personal counseling at this place.
COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (BLDG. 66)
Clue #5
In my lobby, you can count the number of athletic teams we have on campus and see a
photo of each championship team.
KELLOGG GYM (BLDG. 43)
Extra credit: How many teams are there currently at Cal Poly Pomona? 12
Extra credit: How many championships has Cal Poly Pomona won? 13
Clue #6
I’m the “living room” for Cal Poly Pomona students. I have a fitness center, video
games, an art gallery, a food court and you can see all of Cal Poly Pomona’s rose float
entries here (yes, we build a float every year).
BRONCO STUDENT CENTER (BLDG. 35)
Extra credit: What year was the first float built and what was it called?
1949 – ROCKING HORSE
Clue #7
You can find over 3.1 million items in this place including 2,700 periodicals and 20
newspapers. It doesn’t matter if you are in elementary school or college, you can
always walk in here to learn something new, or get help writing a report.
There are also two support services located here to help students with homework.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (BLDG. 15)
Extra credit: If you are writing a paper, we have readers? WRITING CENTER
Extra credit: Struggling with math, English, biology, we have tutors?
LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER
Clue #8
There are six main cultural/student life centers on our campus. Two can be found at
Clue #2 and the other four are found here.
CULTURAL CENTERS (BLDG. 95)
Extra credit: What are the six centers? AFRICAN AMERICAN, ASIAN & PACIFIC
ISLANDER, CESAR E. CHAVEZ, NATIVE AMERICAN, PRIDE, AND WOMEN’S & REENTRY
Clue #9
This is easy…you can find Carl’s Jr., Panda Express and Taco Bell here.
CAMPUS CENTER MARKETPLACE (BLDG. 97)
Clue #10
College of Business Administration students visit this office when they need help
picking classes. It is the student service center for the College of Business
Administration. What is the room number?
BLDG. 6, ROOM 219
Clue #11
This college is home to the “Ennis W. Cosby Child & Family Friendmobile,” named in
honor of celebrity Bill Cosby’s son. The friendmobile provides on-site testing for
emotional and behavioral problems, learning disabilities and development delays in
children. It’s Cal Poly Pomona’s way of helping hundreds of low-income families and
schools.
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES (BLDG. 5)
Clue #12
Your teachers would have to attend this college in order to be certified by the state to
teach!
It is the only college to offer a doctoral program on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (BLDG. 5)
Clue #13
This special program houses the Tropical Rain Forest, the Ethnobotany and Aquatic
Biology Learning Centers.
BIOTREK (BLDG. 4A)
Clue #14
This building is actually the first original structure on the Cal Poly Pomona campus. It
was built in 1956.
BLDG. 3
Clue #15
This school one of the top ranked programs in the nation and is named after the owner
of Sizzler, Kentucky Fried Chicken and Pat & Oscar’s. Some of the people who are
friends to this college help with creating classes are Andrew Cherng (CEO of Panda
Express) and Richard Frank (owner/CEO of Lawry’s Seasoning Salt and Restaurants).
THE COLLINS COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT (BLDG. 79)
Extra credit: Name the restaurant that is entirely run by students on our campus?
THE RESTAURANT AT KELLOGG RANCH (BLDG. 79)
Clue #16
Guess what? We have a hotel on campus! What is it called?
KELLOGG WEST CONFERENCE AND LODGE CENTER (BLDG. 76/77/78)
Clue #17
This college is home to some of our most well known centers and services like the W.K.
Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, a citrus packing house, a farm store, and a nursery.
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE (BLDG. 2)
Extra credit: This college has a recruitment officer that will tell you all about their majors
and programs. What is the room number? BLDG. 2, ROOM 114
Clue #18
One of the best programs in the state of California, this college is known for it’s
architecture program. One out of five individuals who past the state certification exam
for architecture is a graduate of Cal Poly Pomona.
COLLEGE OF ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (BLDG. 7)
Clue #19
An apple a day, keeps the doctor away. But, if you need one, this site offers medical
care (colds, flu, cuts, sprains, etc.), x-rays, minor surgery, lab work and a low-cost
pharmacy for college students. This means you have to walk up “Cardiac Hill,” (Cal
Poly Pomona slang).
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (BLDG. 46)
Extra credit: This place also has a satellite center that measures body fat, provides
literature on healthy lifestyles including diet and exercise. What is the name of the
satellite center and where is it located (hint: clue #6)?
WELLNESS CENTER, BRONCO STUDENT CENTER (BLDG. 35)
Clue #20
Building #1 is home to Cal Poly Pomona’s school newspaper. What is the name of the
paper? You can also find the International Student Center in this building (in case you
ever want to visit another country).
THE POLY POST
Clue #21
This college is ranked 15th in the nation and also graduates one out of 14 students in
the state of California for this particular degree. Its state of the art laboratory costs over
$50 million dollars.
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (BLDG. 9 AND 17)
Clue #22
This structure was originally built by W.K. Kellogg for his son, Dr. Karl Kellogg, this
home is now the official residence of our university president (the president is like your
principal, the person in charge).
THE MANOR HOUSE (BLDG. 111)
Extra credit: Who is Cal Poly Pomona’s university president?
DR. J. MICHAEL ORTIZ
Clue #23
This place is the site of our first graduation in 1957. It has beautiful flowers and as the
Kellogg family will tell you, there are horses buried here too!
ROSE GARDEN
Clue #24
Cal Poly Pomona students and alumni go to this place to look for a job.
CAREER CENTER (BLDG. 97)
Clue #25
You visit this building when you are interested in applying to the university, asking about
scholarships and loans or paying for your fees and parking permit.
This building has been used for movies (Gattica and Imposter), commercials (Skeecher
and Cadillac) and a music video.
CLASSROOM, LABORATORY, ADMINISTRATION – CLA (BLDG. 98)
Extra credit: How tall is this building? 180 FEET
Clue #26
These places on campus are similar to 7-Eleven. It’s also where you will buy your
scantrons and blue books.
PONY EXPRESS
Extra credit: What is a blue book? TYPICALLY USED FOR ESSAY TESTS
Clue #27
It does not matter where you park because you can use this service to chauffeur you
around campus.
BRONCO EXPRESS
Clue #28
Around the university quad area and next to the ”pancakes” (Cal Poly Pomona slang),
you will find a rock and plaque in honor of a famous U.S. figure. Who is it?
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.