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Office of Admissions

Undergraduate Returning Students

Welcome back!

By visiting the Returning Student website, you have taken the first step towards completing your degree. Take your time to review the website and your status as returning student. Please note, those who have earned their bachelor's degree at CPP and wish to pursue a graduate program here are not considered returning students. For information about graduate programs, reach out to a graduate coordinator.

Please know that this is only an initial step in your return to CPP and is not a guarantee of readmission to the University.

 Application Cycles

Fall 2025

Application Filling Period:

October 1 - June 1.
Cal Poly Pomona will be accepting applications for all majors for the Fall 2025 term. Apply via Cal State Apply or Returning Student Interest Form.

Spring 2025

Application Filling Period:

August 1 - September 30.
For all majors EXCEPT Architecture, Animal Science, Animal Health Science. Apply via Cal State Apply or Returning Student Interest Form.

Upcoming Workshops

Aug 22

Fall 2024 Classes Start

Returning Student Information

  • A returning student is someone who left CPP and has not attempted units at another college/university
  • A returning transfer is someone who left CPP and has attempted units at another college/university

If you are returning from an official CPP approved Leave of Absence (LOA), please contact the Bronco Advising Center (BAC) for next steps.

Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) is a proud military friendly campus that is grateful to serve and support its returning Veterans and military service members. As a former student, review the information from our Veterans Resource Center to determine if you can return to CPP based on military service.

Here are some important items to consider if you are offered readmission and decide to attend CPP:

Advising: If you have advising questions related to returning to CPP, feel free to contact the Bronco Advising Center for more information.

Financial Aid: Visit Financial Aid and Scholarship to explore the programs that can assist in making CPP affordable. Be sure to review the application procedures and priority deadlines.

Housing: If you plan to live on-campus, CPP offers apartment-style residence halls that are within walking distance to classrooms, sports facilities, and the library. For more information, visit the University Housing Services webpage.

Orientation: To help ensure a smooth transition to CPP, all returning students are required to participate Orientation. For more information, visit Orientation webpage.

Registrar's Office: If you have student records questions related to returning to CPP, feel free to contact registrar@cpp.edu for more information. 

Veterans Resource Center: If you are a returning Veteran, feel free to contact vetquestions@cpp.edu  for more information. 

Return to Cal Poly Pomona

Returning Student Interest Form (Undergraduate Applicants)

Returning Student Counseling