Model National Organization of American States

Each spring, a delegation from Cal Poly Pomona participates in the national simulation at the historic Fairmont Hotel in Washington DC, participating at the Model OAS General Assembly. Each year approximately 1,500 students and 100 teachers from throughout the Hemisphere participate in the MOAS. The MOAS is part of Cal Poly Pomona and the Department of Political Science's committment to "learn by doing", allowing students to preview diplomatic work in a way no other experience allows.

Each year, universities from member nations gather for the national simulation in Washington, D.C. The universities play the part of different member nations, introducing resolutions addressing different political, economic and social issues in the Western Hemisphere — much like the Model UN does with global issues. Each year's team will play the role of an assigned country. The students participating also take a specialized class with Dr. Mendoza in spring semester in preparation for the Model OAS Conference, researching which positions their country would take on issues before the general assembly.

CLS 4900: Special Topics

Offered in spring semesters, CLS 4900 is an exclusive three-unit course designed for members of CPP’s Model Organization of American States team. This course offers comprehensive preparation and hands-on experience.

Students pursuing the political science major can count this course towards their upper-division international relations or comparative politics requirements, while minors can apply it to their upper-division credits. Non-political science majors are welcome to use this course as an unrestricted elective.

Maximize your learning and involvement by enrolling in CLS 4900 for up to six units.

2024-2025 Applications

Applications for the 2024-2025 team members are due October 27, 2024. Click here to view and submit the application. Team members must be committed to attending the national conference in Washington DC from April 2025 (for a week). For further information, please email faculty advisor Dr. Mary Anne Mendoza (maryannem@cpp.edu).

Former Head Delegates

2023-2024: Genesis Pompa
2022-2023: Martha Juarez
2021-2022: Evan Park
2018-2019: Gabriela Castaneda and Ana Cortes Lopez

Cal Poly Pomona MOAS Delegation History

2021-2022: Bahamas
2020-2021: Costa Rica
2019-2020: Argentina
2018-2019: Haiti

Model OAS in Washington DC

Dr. Mary Anne Mendoza
Model OAS Advisor