International Students

are required to submit their Intent to Enroll and pay a $150 Enrollment Deposit

You are required to pay an Enrollment Deposit of $150 by May 1 in order to accept your offer of admission. The deposit will be applied to your tuition. For payment options, visit Cashiering Services. Note: The Enrollment Deposit is non-transferable and non-refundable.

To view step-by-step instructions on accepting your admission offer visit our tutorial.

2025-2026 Housing application will be available to ALL admitted students February 27, 2025 at 7:30am (PST).

Those in need of, or interested in, on-campus housing are encouraged to apply early. 

CPP offers residence halls, suites, and apartment-style accommodations. If you plan on living on campus, you must complete an application:

Residence Halls & Suites

Please visit the University Housing Services for more information.

As an incoming F-1 International student to Cal Poly Pomona, you are required to attend both the Mandatory University New Student Orientation and International Student Orientation. Failure to register and attend both orientation sessions will result in your admission offer being revoked and withdrawn.  

• Mandatory University New Student Orientation. Orientation is a mandatory enrollment requirement and will take place in-person during the summer. Please note, that admitted students for Fall 2025 will meet with an academic advisor and enroll for courses during their scheduled orientation session. Please contact the Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement regarding the mandatory orientation registration and deadlines at orientation@cpp.edu or (909) 869-3604.  Should you be unable to attend this New Student Orientation in the summer, please contact Office of New Student Programs & Family Engagement immediately to request for accommodations.
• International Student Orientation (immigration session). All F-1 International students are required to attend the mandatory immigration and regulatory policies session with the International Center. Please contact the International Center for additional information regarding session dates and requirements at international@cpp.edu or (909) 869-3604. Visit the International Orientation Checklist for more information. 

The deadline to take the ALEKS PPL is June 15. 

Some students with specific majors are required to take the ALEKS PPL - the mathematics placement program offered by Cal Poly Pomona. It allows you to review, take practice tests, and then come to campus for the official placement test. For more information visit Mathematics and Statistics department.

For more information on the I-20 process and required documents, please visit the International Center.  

Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL iBT Home Edition/MyBest

The institutional code for TOEFL is 4082. When you enter the code, it may show that it’s only for undergraduates. However, this code is the same for both undergraduate and graduate applicants as all scores sent to this code are received by the Office of Admissions. 

• Log on to your TOEFL iBT account https://www.ets.org/toefl.html 
• On home page, select “Order Score Reports”
• For Product Type, click "TOEFL Services" then click "Continue."
• Select the test date you want to send the scores of and click "Continue."
• Search for and select the schools you want to send your scores to. Cal Poly Pomona School Code: 4082
• Follow any additional prompts you receive (such as payment, which is discussed more below).

International English Language Testing System IELTS

We accept official hard copies and electronic copies of IELTS. 

Please contact your testing center to request for them to send your official TRF (Test Report Form) directly to us at the following address: 

Cal Poly Pomona 

ATTN: Office of Admissions 

3801 W. Temple Ave 

Pomona, CA 91768 

USA 

Duolingo

To submit your Duolingo results, please follow these instructions.  

• Log in to duolingo.com with the email address you used to take the test. 
• Click on "My Results" in the menu on the left side of the screen. 
• Scroll down to your certified test result and click "Share Score." 
• Select whether you are applying to a university, a secondary school, or another type of institution. 
• Start typing the name of an institution to search for it and select your choices using the checkbox. 
• If your institution uses an Application ID, do not forget to add it! 
• Press "Send." 

English Proficiency Waiver

You may qualify for an English proficiency waiver if you meet any of the following requirements:

• If you have studied at least 3 years of full-time enrollment at a secondary/high school where English is the principal language of instruction.
• Countries where English is the national language include: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, Botswana, Canada (except Québec), Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, New Zealand, Nigeria, Scotland, South Africa, Trinidad, the United Kingdom, the United States, Virgin Islands and Wales.

For more information, visit International Freshmen Requirements

Final high school transcripts will be due to Cal Poly Pomona by July 15.

Cal Poly Pomona requests that you send your Final Official Transcripts electronically. If your high school does not offer electronic transcripts, we recommend using the following services:

1. Have your school counselor send your marks electronically via Parchment 
2. Email a .pdf copy of your marks to verify@cpp.edu
3. Mail your marks via post to:  

Cal Poly Pomona  

Office of Admissions  

3801 W. Temple Avenue 

Pomona, CA 91768 

USA  

Do not open transcripts, otherwise, they will be considered unofficial and we will not be able to accept them. After we receive your transcript please allow 2 - 3 weeks for processing time.

To make sure transcripts are received on time, transcripts should be ordered as soon as an admission decision has been made.

Failure to submit official transcripts by the stated deadlines may result in your application being withdrawn.

The deadline to submit official AP/CLEP/IB scores is July 15. Please send scores earlier if they are available to ensure timely processing of your credits and Fall course placement.

Advanced Placement (AP)
You can also send scores online through College Board

College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Request your CLEP transcripts online through College Board

International Baccalaureate (IB)
Request your IB transcripts or certificates through IB Transcript Request

The Bronco Card is the official Cal Poly Pomona photo identification card for all Cal Poly Pomona faculty, staff, students and affiliates. It can also be used for dining services and convenience store locations, as well as access to campus services, buildings, and laboratories.

Visit the Bronco Card website for complete photo guidelines, FAQs, and the photo upload link.