1. Cal Poly Pomona California State University High School Counselor Conference Fall 2008

2. One of only six Polytechnic Universities Enthusiastically practicing a philosophy of hands- on learning. Integrates learning-by-doing into a broad liberal arts education as well as the applied sciences and professional fields. Students gain career expertise along with critical thinking, interpersonal and communication skills.

3. 1,400 acres of rolling hills and greenery 63 majors and 70 minors Average class size 26 students 23:1 student/teacher ratio 3,000 students live on campus Calendar – quarter system 56% men, 44% women 21,500 total student enrollment

4. WHAT’S NEW The Collins College of Hospitality Management Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships Residential Suites Phase II –Construction started Summer 2008 –Will offer 622 additional beds Library gets a $33 million facelift - Opening Fall 2008 –Indoor/Outdoor full-service Starbucks –24 hour study spaces –2 story Grand Reading Room –23 additional group study rooms

5. Competitive Admissions Policy First time Freshmen Impaction –Reduction in local area high schools –Reduction of 40 high schools All applicants must apply during the initial filing period of October 1 st – November 30 th Take the ACT or SAT Reasoning Test preferably by the October 2008 test date, but no later than December 2008 All applicants must submit official ACT or SAT Reasoning test scores by January 2009

6. IMPACTED PROGRAMS College of Environmental Design:  Architecture  Supplemental criteria –Successful candidates have a minimum 3.6 GPA –Competitive GPA and SAT scores  Encourage students to identify an alternate major IMPACTED PROGRAMS

7. College of Engineering:  Civil Engineering  Supplemental Criteria –Competitive GPA and SAT scores –Minimum score of 550 SAT or 23 ACT required  Encourage students to identify an alternate major NEWLY IMPACTED PROGRAM

8. NEWLY IMPACTED PROGRAMS College of Agriculture:  Animal Science  Animal Health Science  Supplemental criteria –Competitive GPA and SAT or ACT scores  Encourage students to identify an alternate major

9. HOUSING 3,000 beds –1,800 beds in our residence halls –1,200 beds at the University Village Residence Halls - single, double and triple occupancy Residential Suites - suite-style accommodations Apartments - double and single rooms Applications are processed on a first come, first serve basis - anticipate a waiting list Sign-up early - Complete the REQUEST FOR HOUSING INFORMATION online form Release openings for housing in early April www.dsa.csupomona.edu/uhs

10. Over $74 million in financial aid and scholarships awarded each year (Grants, Scholarships, Loans, Work Study) Tuition & Fees$3,564 Housing$9,120 Books$1,500 FAFSA Code001144 COLLEGE DEGREE FROM CAL POLY POMONA - PRICELESS

11. Scholarship Application DeadlineFebruary 15 FAFSA (Priority Funding)March 2 Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) May 1 Student Intent to Register (SIR)May 1

12. Agriculture Counselor Day October 2, 2008 Pumpkin Festival October 18-19, 2008 Poly Palooza - Preview Day November 8, 2008 Engineering Open House February 21, 2009 Transfer Day March 6, 2009

13. Bronco Connections (909) Admissions and Outreach869-5299 Athletics869-2810 Campus Tours869-3529 Disability Resource Center869-3333 Educational Opportunity Program869-3360 Financial Aid869-3700 Test Center869-3353 University Housing Services869-3307 www.csupomona.edu