Freshmen must meet the minimum California State University eligibility requirements listed below as the first step in being considered for admission. In addition to these requirements, Cal Poly Pomona (CPP) has implemented a multifactor admissions (MFA) evaluation process to evaluate Freshman applicants. All admission requirements must be met by an applicant's high school graduation.
The A-G requirements, also called Academic Subject Requirements, represent the minimum academic preparation you must meet to be eligible for admission to the California State University (CSU) system. Students must also complete this A-G college preparatory pattern of courses with grades of C- or better:
A-G Requirements| A-G | Subject & Requirement |
|---|---|
| A | Two years of history - One year of world or European history, cultures and geography, and one year of U.S. history or one half-year of U.S. history and one half-year of American government or civics |
| B | Four years of English |
| C | Three years of mathematics (four years recommended) - Must include algebra, geometry, and advanced algebra |
| D | Two years of science (three years recommended) - Must include two years of laboratory science, however additional years can include a range of disciplines such as: applied science, engineering, computer science, and other integrated science courses |
| E | Two years of a language other than English (three years recommended) - The second year or higher of the same language must be completed to fulfill this requirement |
| F | One year of visual and performing arts - A yearlong course chosen from the following disciplines: dance, drama/theater, music, visual art, or interdisciplinary arts |
| G | One year of college-preparatory electives |
For A-G requirement details, visit University of California - Admissions and to see if your particular high school course meets an A-G requirement, visit A-G Course List.
To be considered for admissions to Cal Poly Pomona, all applicants must meet the minimum CSU eligibility requirements. Once an applicant’s CSU eligibility has been determined, they will then be assessed based on a combination of their high school GPA and additional Cal Poly Pomona selection criteria.
Additional Criteria
The following Cal Poly Pomona selection criteria is taken into admission consideration:
Cal Poly Pomona utilizes coursework taken from grades 9 – 12 to count towards the A-G course requirements. The GPA used for admission is calculated based on grades earned in A-G courses taken after grade 9.
The California State University (CSU) has eliminated the use of SAT/ACT test scores when making undergraduate admission decisions. Applicants may still submit test scores, however, they will NOT be used for admission purposes. If admitted, these scores maybe used for first year course placement.
Campus and Program Impaction
Cal Poly Pomona is impacted for First-Time Freshmen and at the program level for several high-demand programs.
Similar to the academic criteria, we use self-reported information from your application. If the items cannot be determined from your transcript, we may verify with your high school or request supporting documentation.
All local applicants will receive additional consideration during the admission process. For further information please visit our local student page.
After you submit your Cal State Apply application, CPP will request that you submit your foreign transcripts. The Office of Admissions will convert your native grades to an equivalent US GPA, then apply it into the MFA model.
Pass/Credit grades will be accepted for only the terms disrupted by COVID 19 (Winter 2020, Spring 2020, Summer 2020). Such marks will not be calculated into your overall GPA but will be counted as satisfying the specific course requirement.
With the closure of K-12 schools across the country, cancellation of ACT and SAT standardized testing, and disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CSU is temporarily suspending the use of ACT/SAT test scores in determining admission eligibility for the Fall 2021 first-time freshmen (FTF) cohort.
Each CSU may have different criteria and will evaluate admission differently. Please check with each campus that you are considering applying to.
Advanced placement (AP) and honors courses will continue to earn extra GPA points for up to eight semesters of approved honors level, International Baccalaureate (IB) and Advanced Placement (AP) courses taken in the last three years of high school.
The points given are as follows:
No more than two approved honors level courses taken in the 10th grade may be given extra points.
A grade of D in an honors IB or Advanced Placement course does not earn extra points.
Extra points are also awarded for college courses used to meet CSU "A-G" requirements. However, no more than eight (8) extra points may be awarded to any one applicant.
Yes, all CSU campuses allow high school students to earn credit toward their degree.
You can earn college credit via the following:
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