How to Apply

How to Apply for the Certificate Program

Step 1: Create an account for CSU Apply (https://www.calstate.edu/apply)

Step 2: Complete your profile. For the additional "Extended Profile", refer to the next section for details.

Step 3: Once you have completed your profile, you will be taken to the "Add Programs" page, then go to the search bar, type in "Cal Poly Pomona" and perform search.

Step 4: Choose the "Business Administration - Information Security Global Access Certificate" option by clicking the plus sign (+) on the left-hand side.

Step 5: Proceed to complete your application.

How to Complete Extended Profile in Cal State Apply

Depending on whether you are an undergraduate student or a graduate student, the steps are different as follows: 

If you are an undergraduate student applying for the certificate program:

Step 1: Choose the option for "First Bachelor's Degree" as shown below.

Step 2: Select the option of "Transferring from a community college or four-year institution".

Step 3: Search for the Certificate program: in the search box, type in Cal Poly Pomona and perform a search.

Step 4: Choose the certificate program and proceed with the application. 

If you are a graduate student applying for the certificate program:

 Step 1: Choose the option that notes "Second Bachelor's Degree and Beyond"

Step 2: Under "Degree Goals", select "Certificate"

Step 3: Search for the Certificate program: in the search box, type in Cal Poly Pomona and perform a search.

Step 4: Choose the certificate program and proceed with the application.