Freshmen Students
Freshmen Requirements
CPP Eligibility
Freshmen must meet the minimum California State University eligibility requirements listed below as the first step in being considered for admission. In addition to these requirements, Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) has implemented a multifactor admissions (MFA) evaluation process to evaluate Freshman applicants. All admission requirements must be met by an applicant's high school graduation.
Freshmen Requirements
The A-G requirements, also called Academic Subject Requirements, represent the minimum academic preparation you must meet to be eligible for admission to the California State University (CSU) system. Students must also complete this A-G college preparatory pattern of courses with grades of C- or better:
| A-G | Subject & Requirement |
|---|---|
| A | Two years of history - One year of world or European history, cultures and geography, and one year of U.S. history or one half-year of U.S. history and one half-year of American government or civics |
| B | Four years of English |
| C | Three years of mathematics (four years recommended) - Must include algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra |
| D | Two years of science (three years recommended) - Must include two years of laboratory science, however additional years can include a range of disciplines such as: applied science, engineering, computer science, and other integrated science courses |
| E | Two years of a language other than English (three years recommended) - The second year or higher of the same language must be completed to fulfill this requirement |
| F | One year of visual and performing arts - A yearlong course chosen from the following disciplines: dance, drama/theater, music, visual art, or interdisciplinary arts |
| G | One year of college-preparatory electives |
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California residents must have a 2.50 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-.
- Applicants with a GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 will be evaluated for admission based on our MFA model
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Non-California must have a 3.00 GPA or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C-.
- Applicants with a GPA between 2.47 and 2.99 will be evaluated for admission based on our MFA model
The California State University (CSU) has eliminated the use of SAT/ACT test scores when making undergraduate admission decisions. Applicants may still submit test scores, however, they will NOT be used for admission purposes. If admitted, these scores maybe used for first year course place
CPP Eligibility Index
To be considered for admissions to Cal Poly Pomona, all applicants must meet the minimum CSU eligibility requirements. Once an applicant’s CSU eligibility has been determined, they will then be assessed based on a combination of their high school GPA and additional Cal Poly Pomona selection criteria.
Additional Criteria
The following Cal Poly Pomona selection criteria is taken into admission consideration:
- Academic grade point average in all completed math courses, including math and quantitative reasoning (approved Area C and Area G) courses taken.
- Priority to students from our local area.
- Your experiences and special circumstances such as military status, first generation to attend college, work experience, foster youth, extra-curricular activities, leadership positions, work related to major, approved campus partnerships and high school educational programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Similar to the academic criteria, we use self-reported information from your application. If the items cannot be determined from your transcript, we may verify with your high school or request supporting documentation.
All local applicants will receive additional consideration during the admission process. For further information please visit our local student page.
After you submit your Cal State Apply application, CPP will request that you submit your foreign transcripts. The Office of Admissions will convert your native grades to an equivalent US GPA, then apply it into the MFA model.
As a result of COVID-19, Cal Poly Pomona will accept grades of "credit" or "pass" to satisfy A-G requirements completed during Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall 2020 and during Winter, Spring or Summer 2021.
With the closure of K-12 schools across the country, cancellation of ACT and SAT standardized testing, and disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSU is temporarily suspending the use of ACT/SAT test scores in determining admission eligibility for the Fall 2021 first-time freshmen (FTF) cohort.
Each CSU may have different criteria and will evaluate admission differently. Please check with each campus that you are considering applying to.
Advanced placement (AP) and honors courses will continue to earn extra GPA points for up to eight semesters of approved honors level, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in the last three years of high school.
The points given are as follows:
- A = 5 points
- B = 4 points
- C = 3 points
No more than two approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points.
A grade of D in an honors IB or Advanced Placement course does not earn extra points.
Extra points are also awarded for college courses used to meet CSU "A-G" requirements. However, no more than eight (8) extra points may be awarded to any one applicant.
Yes, all CSU campuses allow high school students to earn credit toward their degree.
You can earn college credit via the following:
- Advanced Placement (AP) examinations with a score of 3 or better or by
- Passing higher-level International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations with scores of 4 or higher.
- Taking college courses while in high school and, if transferable, they may be counted toward your bachelor's degree.
