Admitted Transfer Checklist

Cal State Apply will reopen for the month of January for Fall Transfer applicants to update their application with updated coursework and grades.  All applicants are required to update their record with the most current academic information. Failure to do so may result in ones admission application being withdrawn.

Please note, this is only for Fall applicants and does not pertain to Spring applicants. 

Associate Degree for Transfer (AS-T or AS-T) must be completed no later than:

• Spring term prior to Fall enrollment (for Fall admits)
• Summer term prior to Spring enrollment (for Spring admits)

Admitted Transfers are required to submit their Intent to Enroll and pay a $150 Enrollment Deposit (if applicable) in order to complete the acceptance of the offer of admission. Admitted students may accept their admission offer via their Bronco Applicant Portal.  If required to pay the deposit, it wil be applied to student's first term tuition. Intent to Enroll and pay a $150 Enrollment Deposit (if applicable) by the below deadlines in order to complete the acceptance of the offer of admission:

Fall Admits – May 1

Spring Admits – November 15

The deposit will be applied to your first term’s tuition.  For payment options visit Cashiering Services.  Note: the Enrollment Deposit is non-transferable and non- refundable.

The Enrollment Deposit will be may be waived for some students based on Student Aid Index (SAI) derived by the FAFSA.  Other enrollment deposit may waivers include: 

• You qualify for an Athletic Scholarship. 
• You are a military affiliated student using either Chapter 33 – Post 9/11 GI Bill or Chapter 31 – Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Program under the Department of Veterans Affairs.  Please contact the Veterans Resource Center by e-mailing vetquestions@cpp.edu or calling 909-869-6994.

If you are eligible for an Enrollment Deposit fee waiver you will not be prompted to pay when submitting your Intent to Enroll. 

Failure to submit your Intent to Enroll and pay the Enrollment Deposit (if applicable) by the stated deadlines may result in your application being withdrawn.

Financial Aid Offer notifications are anticipated to begin mid-April.

 The priority deadline for 2025-2026 is March 3, 2025! 

Cal Poly Pomona’s school code is 001144. 

• Visit studentaid.gov to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form,  the application for U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents.
• Visit dream.csac.ca.gov to complete the California Dream Act Application, the application for undocumented & nonresident students who qualify for a non-resident exemption under Assembly Bill 540 (AB 540). to receive certain types of financial Aid. 

 If you need assistance completing your aid application, attend one of our upcoming workshops.

 Visit the Financial Aid for Newly Admitted Undergraduates page for additional information on the cost of attendance, financial aid process at Cal Poly Pomona, including the different types of aid available and how to apply for scholarships.

Please send your transcripts to Cal Poly Pomona by:

Fall admits – submit initial transcripts by March 15

Spring admits – initial transcripts not required

Admitted transfer students are required to attend mandatory orientation.

Fall Admits – Registration will open on March 31 and close May 9. Orienation dates for admitted Fall transfers will take place in July/August

Spring Admits – Registration will open on October 28 and will close November 18.  Orientation dates for admitted Spring students will take place in December.

For more information, visit Orientation Services.

Failure to register for orientation by the stated deadlines may result in your application being withdrawn.

2025-2026 Housing application will be available to ALL admitted students in late Feburary 2025.

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

University Village Apartments

Please visit the University Housing Services for more information.

Final college transcripts will be due to Cal Poly Pomona by:

Fall Admits – July 15

Spring Admits – October 15

Electronic Transcripts

 * Allow time for processing outside of timeframe of this table

** Includes electronic transcripts that are sent/emailed in PDF format

Admitted students can send electronic transcripts via: 

• National Student Clearinghouse
  • Select: California Polytechnic State University - Pomona
• Parchment
  • Recipient: verify@cpp.edu
• Other Electronic Services
  • If your institution will be sending PDF transcripts then indicate recipient verify@cpp.edu

Important: Do NOT send transcripts to yourself and then forward to verify@cpp.edu or they will be considered unofficial, they must be sent directly to email address above.

Non-Electronic Transcripts

Should these services not be available, have your institution send the transcripts in a sealed, unopened envelope directly to:

Cal Poly Pomona

Attn: Office of Admissions

3801 W. Temple Ave.

Pomona, CA 91768

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 to 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:

Fall Admits – July 15

Spring Admits - October 15

Please send scores earlier if available to ensure timely processing of your credits and course enrollment.

Advanced Placement (AP)

• Official college transcripts that include your AP scores can be used to receive credit.
• You can also send scores online through College Board if scores are not indicated on your college transcripts. Please note, if your last AP exam was taken over four years ago, College Board has archived your scores which means scores can only be sent via mail. If your scores have been archived, please request them from College Board as early as possible to ensure timely receipt of official scores.

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.