Why is Orientation Mandatory?

Cal Poly Pomona’s Orientation program has a strong track record in preparing new students for the academic rigors of our university.  Our faculty are strong advocates for the advantage Orientation gives students in their success in their first year.  You will develop an early personal connection to the university as well as a head start on your academic plan.  By requiring your attendance, we can make sure you receive all the information you need to select courses (including an evaluation of previous college work), obtain academic advising, and take advantage of priority registration for classes.  Although you may already be familiar with college, Cal Poly Pomona offers a unique campus culture, and orientation will inform you of the many opportunities and resources offered.

When can I register for Orientation?

You will receive an Orientation brochure and e-mail allowing you to register for an Orientation program AFTER you have:

1)  Submitted all of your initial transcripts/documents to the office of Admissions

AND

2)  Paid your Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD).

Updated Orientation dates available for your major can be found on our Orientation website.

How do I register for Orientation?

Registration for an Orientation session, Poly Nights and/or the Parent/Family Orientation program (if applicable) can be done online via BroncoDirect.  Using your BroncoName and Password, you may log on to BroncoDirect and register for the appropriate Orientation date for your major.

To guarantee your space for Orientation, the registration form and payment for these programs must be received within 3 weeks of receiving this brochure. Due to limited space and accommodations, advance registration is required.  Walk-in registrations for any of these programs cannot be accommodated.

I am an International Student planning to return to my home country this summer. What should I do about my Orientation requirement?

You should register for and plan to attend Orientation before making arrangements to leave the country for the summer.  There will be many session dates offered for each major, choose one of our earlier Orientation sessions so that you may fulfill your mandatory orientation requirement. 

What Orientation session should I attend if I have been selected for the Kellogg Honors College?

Special workshops will be held for freshmen students accepted to the Kellogg Honors College.  You MUST register for the following dates according to the college that your major is in:

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences                                                    College of Business	June 29/30
College of Enviromental Design
College of Agriculture	July 1/2
College of Education & Integrative Studies                                                      College of Science
All Univeristy (Undeclared)
College of Engineering	July 7/8
Collins College of Hotel & Restaurant Managment

I have applied and may be attending the Summer Bridge program. What Orientation session should I register for?

Select any Orientation date in order to secure your place at Orientation.  Should you be accepted into the Summer Bridge program, your Orientation requirement will be fulfiled by your attendance at Summer Bridge.  A refund of your Orientation fees will be credited to your student account.

I have applied and may be attending the Maximizing Engineering Potential (MEP) Quest program. What Orientation session should I register for?

More information to follow.

Will I receive a confirmation of my Orientation registration and payment?

Once you have registered for an Orientation program via BroncoDirect, you will be sent a tentative confirmation e-mail indicating your Orientation fee.  You must send in this email along with payment as soon as possible.  Once the payment is received, a final confirmation will be e-mailed to you that will include details for your Orientation program and a parking permit for the day.

What do I need to bring to my Orientation program?

• University documentation and paperwork.  Students will have time to take care of any university business if needed.  Having any documents that Cal Poly Pomona has sent to you would be helpful when taking care of your personal university business.
• Any unofficial transcripts from your previous college (Transfers - recommended).
• Reading list/syllabi for any classes for which official transcipts might not have been received by Cal Poly Pomona (Transfers - recommended).
• Government issued photo ID.
• Documentation of any test scores (ELM, EPT, SAT, SAT II, AP, MDPT, etc).  Student MUST have taken ELM and EPT, unless otherwise exempt. You will NOT be allowed to register without this being done. Confused about testing?  Visit the Test Center for more information.
• Extra spending cash (bookstore and food establishments will be open)
• Walking shoes and casual attire.
• Toiletries, Pillows, alarm clock etc...
• Lots of questions and lots of ENTHUSIASM!

Can I get a refund for my Orientation fee?
Should you not be able to attend Orientation after you have registered, your registration fees for Orientation, Poly Nights and/or Parent/Family Orientation are non-refundable.

What if I want to change or reschedule my Orientation session after I've already selected one?

When choosing your Student Orientation session date, please select carefully!  There is a $15 service fee for requests to change or reschedule your originally selected Orientation session date.