Cal Poly Pomona Undergraduate Conditional Admission Program
Prospective CPELI Student Information 2016-2017

What is the Cal Poly Pomona Conditional Admission Program?

The CAL POLY POMONA Conditional Admission Program allows future Cal Poly English Language Institute (CPELI) students the opportunity to apply for a guaranteed admission spot for the Fall term 2016, on the condition that the student meets all of the eligibility guidelines, completes CPELI Level 5, secures the recommendation the Cal Poly Pomona Executive Director of Global Initiatives and maintains his/her SEVIS record with CPELI for the duration of his/her studies prior to entering the university.

Eligibility Guidelines

1. Recent First-Time-Freshman applicants only; only students who have graduated from high school in the past two years and never registered for or taken any college level class in their home country, the United States, or abroad may apply
2. Completion of a comprehensive pattern of college preparatory study with grades of "C" or better in all subjects is required; high school grade point average and test scores are used together to determine eligibility for some majors;
3. Grade point average of B/3.0 or better (A=4.0) for study since 10th grade is required
4. Official high school transcripts/marksheets need to be provided for each year of study since 9th grade; official copies of high school graduation certificate/diploma are also required if applicable; and official documents in languages other than English must include certified English translation.

Rain Bird BioTrek

The Rain Bird BioTrek Project is an educational experience for visitors of all ages that emphasizes the

need to share knowledge, values, and behaviors that support sustainability on a finite Earth. In its

greenhouses, gardens, and stations, it provides interactive educational connections to the tropical

rainforest, California’s indigenous plants and people, and other ancient and present-day habitats. Come

and learn at the various learning centers at the BioTrek: Rainforest Learning Center, Ethnobotany

Garden Learning Center, Aquatic Biology Learning Center, Mesozoic Garden and Learning Center, and

the Wildlands of Cal Poly.

Sports and Recreation

The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (BRIC) is a 165,000-square foot recreation center at Cal

Poly Pomona. The Associated Students, Incorporated (student government) operates the facility through

its Campus Recreation department, and offers many spaces for exercise, training equipment,

recreational spaces, and fitness classes.

Overview of Facilities

 Leisure and lap pool with 10 lap lanes

 53’ climbing wall with a 13’ bouldering wall

 5 multi-purpose fitness studios

 3-court gymnasium and a multi-activity court

 2 racquetball courts

 Indoor jogging track

 Free weight, functioning training, and cardio fitness areas

 Jamba Juice bar (juices and smoothies) with service windows inside and outside the BRIC, and

outside on the pool deck

Centerpointe Dining Commons

Centerpointe offers delicious and nutritious food stations with items such as handmade tortillas, a sushi

bar, a salad bar featuring Cal Poly Pomona grown produce, a carving station, plenty of vegan and

vegetarian options, and so much more! There is also a space dedicated to selling a full menu of Lollicup

drinks, as well as a market with food staples, toiletries, cleaning supplies, and more.

Cal Poly Pomona Farm Store

The Farm Store sells fruits, vegetables, food, drink, and other market items sourced from Cal Poly

Pomona’s farms and fields directly to the public. Not only does the Farm Store hire Cal Poly Pomona

students from across campus, the Huntley College of Agriculture supports a “learn by doing”

environment through student enterprise projects. Using the latest technology on the Cal Poly Pomona

fields, facilities, and in the greenhouses, students have the opportunity to learn everything about food

production from start to finish. All of the products eventually end up for sale in the Farm Store, sold to

distributors, or are given to local food banks. A large part of the proceeds go back to the students to

support their educational expenses and activities. The Farm Store also houses a Petting Farm for many

farm animals, as well as hosts public events beloved by the local community, such as the annual

Pumpkin Festival.