Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)

Non-Resident Tuition Discount

Cal Poly Pomona is proud to offer the WUE program (pronounced "woo-wee"). This program allows admitted students from participating Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states to pay reduced tuition fees (150% of  CPP's regular tuition rate).

WUE Recipients

Cal Poly Pomona applicants who are residents of Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) states are automatically considered for WUE. No additional application is necessary. Program recipients are selected based on their academic profile and will be notified via e-mail.

Please Note: Fall 2024 WUE program recipients will be notified by April. 

WUE Requirements

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WUE Requirements

Eligibility Requirements:

• Meet admissions requirements
  

Maintain WUE Status:

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress
• Be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student
• Maintain non-residency status of California for tuition purposes

There is not a separate application that students need to submit to qualify for the WUE.

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Award Duration

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Program Duration

• First time freshman can receive the WUE award for 4 years
• Transfer students can receive the WUE award for 2 year

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Cost of Attendance

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Cost of Attendance

                                                 

Cost of Attendance for WUE Recipients

Tuition Type	Tuition & Fees	Total
Resident tuition and mandatory fees per academic year	$5,742 (tuition) + $1,696 (fees)	$7,438
Non-resident tuition and mandatory fees per academic year non-resident fees are an additional $396 per unit	$11,880 (resident tuition) + $5,940 ($396 x 15 units)	$19,318
WUE tuition and fees per academic year 150% of regular tuition	$8,613 (tuition) + $1,696 (fees)	$10,309
WUE saving per academic year	$19,318 (non-resident tuition & fees) - $10,310 (WUE tuition & fees)	$9,009

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WUE FAQ's

Who is considered for the WUE program?

Applicants from the following states and territories participate in the WUE: Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.

How do I know if I am selected for the WUE program?

Cal Poly Pomona notifies recipients via e-mail if they have been selected.

The is no supplemental application that needs to be submitted to be considered for the WUE.

What if it takes me more than 2 years (transfer students)/4 years (first time freshman) to graduate?

The WUE program will be given up to two years for transfer students and up to four years for first time freshman. If graduation requirements cannot be met in that time frame, the student will have to pay non-resident tuition for any semesters after their allotted two or four years.

What if I want to be become a California resident for tuition purposes?

To continue to qualify for the WUE program, students must maintain non-resident status. If I student is able to and chooses to change their residency, they will no longer qualify for the WUE award.

To learn more about WUE, visit WICHE (Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education).