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Kellogg Honors College

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Join a Community of Scholars

The Kellogg Honors College (KHC) is a community of scholars at Cal Poly Pomona that promotes inclusive academic excellence and intellectual exploration through honors courses, civic engagement, and special events. Students can join the KHC as incoming freshmen, current first-year freshmen finishing one year at CPP, and incoming transfers.

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Take Honors Courses

These are taught by some of our most talented faculty and are capped at 15-20 students per section. Our courses are part of the General Education curriculum. Student must maintain an average cumulative 3.3 GPA. Freshman must take 7 honors courses, Sophomores must take 5 honors courses, Transfers must take 4 honors courses.

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Civic Engagement

Students will be required to participate in community service activities every year. We provide many opportunities both on and off campus.

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Engaged Learning Experience

Students will conduct an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty mentor and present their research at our annual symposium.

Scholarship Opportunities

Scholarships are available for Honors Students, apply through the Bronco Scholarship Portal.
Access to Priority Registration

KHC students in good standing receive priority registration when they take honors courses.
Research And Career Preparedness Opportunities for Students

Present your research project at the annual symposium, regional or national conferences! Enrichment grants provided by KHC for students presenting their research or participating in study abroad.
Engage in a Community of Scholars

At KHC, we center community. Get access to the honors commons, a student gathering space with computers and printing services. Honors students participate in community service opportunities throughout the year. Free field trips and cultural events are also available to honors students throughout the academic year
KHC is a signature PolyX experience

Students who complete the program are guaranteed involvement in high impact, learn-by-doing practices--key components of a polytechnic education.