Review of California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
from CA
Do you feel you’re learning a lot?
I am an English major. I came in thinking that I was pretty good at analyzing literature. The American literature class I am taking right now has shown me that I still have a long ways to go. My teacher is amazing in that he is teaching me so much more than I could get in high school. He helps me to see aspects of the literature that I would have never seen before. The classes at CPP are exceptional. They tie into each other. I notice aspects of psychology in literature and communication. As well as literature aspects in psychology and communication. It's amazing how much knowledge there is here for a student to soak up.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I love living and studying at CPP! First off, the residence halls are so much fun. Yes, I share a room, and the whole hall uses one bathroom, but it isn't really so bad once you get used to it. It's great living with your best friends and having a familiar place to go back to between classes. Commuters don't have that. Most people in classes are very friendly, including the teachers. It is so easy to make friends, as long as you are willing to turn around and say hi to the person behind you. The school spirit here is incredible. There, of course, is the pride for Billy Bronco and green and gold. The fight song will get stuck in your head, but that's a good thing : ) It's so much fun to go cheer on CPP at athletic events. There is also Residence Hall spirit though. A pride for a student's own home is obvious from the very beginning with hall nicknames, T-shirts, mascots, etc. A student can't help but get swept up in the excitement.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
With the cost of housing at Pomona comes a gym membership, which most students use more than once a week. The meal plan is very flexible. Along with being able to eat in Los Olivos Commons, which is like a mall food court or buffet, a student can cash out $6 at the store underneath the commons. $6 does go a long way there. there is also the option of going to any of the numerous fast food restaurants or marketplaces on campus. There is something here for every one's appetite. The tuition and books are steep priced, but what college isn't expensive in this economic time? CPP does have many scholarship and loan opportunities. There is bound to be at least one scholarship opportunity for every student.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Find a way to get priority registration! Registration at any college is hectic and stressful. Since everyone is competing for those core classes it is a slim chance that you will get the classes you want or need, much less the days and times you prefer. Priority registration is given to honors students and athletes, among others. Call the registrar's office to see if you fit in any priority categories. There is one category that fits almost anyone. Four your pledge (or 5 year for those architecture and engineering students) guarantees priority registration for those who pledge that they will not change their major. Now if you do decide to change your major you can just drop out of the pledge. The only penalty is that you no longer get priority registration. I am a four year pledge student and I got to register many weeks before everyone else. I am extremely grateful that I got every class I wanted with reasonable times without any stress whatsoever.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
CPP is great for students who want to be close to town but not in the middle of it. It's also perfect for students interested in working at Disneyland, or students with an annual pass. The park is about 30-45 minutes away! CPP is a polytechnic university, so students that enjoy hands-on learning fit in here. The quarter system is good for those who like to take many different classes quickly rather than few classes over a long period of time.
I am an English major. I came in thinking that I was pretty good at analyzing literature. The American literature class I am taking right now has shown me that I still have a long ways to go. My teacher is amazing in that he is teaching me so much more than I could get in high school. He helps me to see aspects of the literature that I would have never seen before. The classes at CPP are exceptional. They tie into each other. I notice aspects of psychology in literature and communication. As well as literature aspects in psychology and communication. It's amazing how much knowledge there is here for a student to soak up.
I love living and studying at CPP! First off, the residence halls are so much fun. Yes, I share a room, and the whole hall uses one bathroom, but it isn't really so bad once you get used to it. It's great living with your best friends and having a familiar place to go back to between classes. Commuters don't have that. Most people in classes are very friendly, including the teachers. It is so easy to make friends, as long as you are willing to turn around and say hi to the person behind you. The school spirit here is incredible. There, of course, is the pride for Billy Bronco and green and gold. The fight song will get stuck in your head, but that's a good thing : ) It's so much fun to go cheer on CPP at athletic events. There is also Residence Hall spirit though. A pride for a student's own home is obvious from the very beginning with hall nicknames, T-shirts, mascots, etc. A student can't help but get swept up in the excitement.
With the cost of housing at Pomona comes a gym membership, which most students use more than once a week. The meal plan is very flexible. Along with being able to eat in Los Olivos Commons, which is like a mall food court or buffet, a student can cash out $6 at the store underneath the commons. $6 does go a long way there. there is also the option of going to any of the numerous fast food restaurants or marketplaces on campus. There is something here for every one's appetite. The tuition and books are steep priced, but what college isn't expensive in this economic time? CPP does have many scholarship and loan opportunities. There is bound to be at least one scholarship opportunity for every student.
Find a way to get priority registration! Registration at any college is hectic and stressful. Since everyone is competing for those core classes it is a slim chance that you will get the classes you want or need, much less the days and times you prefer. Priority registration is given to honors students and athletes, among others. Call the registrar's office to see if you fit in any priority categories. There is one category that fits almost anyone. Four your pledge (or 5 year for those architecture and engineering students) guarantees priority registration for those who pledge that they will not change their major. Now if you do decide to change your major you can just drop out of the pledge. The only penalty is that you no longer get priority registration. I am a four year pledge student and I got to register many weeks before everyone else. I am extremely grateful that I got every class I wanted with reasonable times without any stress whatsoever.
CPP is great for students who want to be close to town but not in the middle of it. It's also perfect for students interested in working at Disneyland, or students with an annual pass. The park is about 30-45 minutes away! CPP is a polytechnic university, so students that enjoy hands-on learning fit in here. The quarter system is good for those who like to take many different classes quickly rather than few classes over a long period of time.