Choosing Cal Poly Pomona

***Admin*** · 11-26-03, 08:34 PM

Polytechnic approach
Recognized for the quality and wide range of its degree programs, Cal Poly Pomona offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, 20 graduate programs and 13 teaching credentials/certificates in seven colleges and one professional school. As one of only a few polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. This long-standing polytechnic approach makes us unique among traditional universities and has earned us the reputation of developing individuals who are among the most sought-after in today's marketplace.

Learn By Doing philosophy
Cal Poly Pomona's polytechnic approach is paired with a learn-by-doing philosophy. Blending theory and practice into all programs ensures that you get real-world experience and the ability to bring these skills to your first day on the job. It's the very reason why Cal Poly Pomona graduates are actively sought by business and industry and move directly into chosen careers.

Nationally Ranked programs
Cal Poly Pomona is ranked as a Top Western Regional Public University by U.S. News & World Report and has a number of nationally ranked programs. No matter which degree program you choose you can count on being taught by nationally recognized professors with industry experience, learning in one-of-a-kind centers and laboratories and having the opportunity to get involved in regional and national academic competitions where Cal Poly Pomona students traditionally excel.

Dynamic community
Cal Poly Pomona's community is dynamic, not only for the many ways to be involved, but for the diversity of its members. You'll find Cal Poly Pomona is alive with academic, social and volunteer opportunities to enhance your personal growth and development. Work side-by-side with faculty on research projects, garner a unique internship or join an academic club. Volunteer in the community. Or, strengthen your leadership skills by taking office in student government or participating in any one of our 240 clubs and organizations. No matter what your interest, you'll find something that reflects the diverse interests and backgrounds of our nearly 20,000 students.

It's A Great Time to be a bronco
Cal Poly Pomona Broncos are internationally and nationally recognized in both academic and athletic competitions. The university's athletic teams boast 13 national championships - the most recent ones coming in 2001 and 2002 for women's basketball. In recent years, our engineering students took the top overall prize in an international Foruma One student competition, the English Honor Society was chosen as the Outstanding Chapter nationwide and major honors were won for the fourth straight year by our student team at the National Model United Nations conference. Go Broncos!

Beautiful campus
Located on 1,400 acres of green rolling hills yet only 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona offers you the energy and opportunities of a large university with the feel of a small college. Originally the winter ranch home of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, the campus retains his working Arabian horse ranch alongside rose gardens and avocado groves. Most buildings are within easy walking distance of each other.

Affordable quality education
At Cal Poly Pomona, a quality education costs less than at comparable universities. If you are a California resident attending full time, yearly fees are approximately 2,500 and books and suplies average 1,250 per year. Out-of-state students pay an additional $188 per unit, bringing their total fees to about $9,300 per year. If you choose to live in the campus residence halls, yearly costs for room and board average about $6,800. These fees are as of April 2003 .

Come see us!
Experience Cal Poly Pomona for yourself. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a tour of campus and visit with faculty and students. After your visit, explore the many recreational and entertainment centers just a short drive away. Within an hour of campus, you can visit mountain resorts to the north, deserts to the east, and beaches to the west and south. Both Los Angeles and Orange Counties offer expansive career and cultural opportunities. And Ontario International Airport is only 20 minutes away.

Colleges & schools!

Agriculture
Business Administration
Education and Integrative Studies
Engineering
Environmental Design
Extended University
Hospitality Management
Letters, Arts and Social Sciences
Science

Degrees
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Science
Master of Arts
Master of Architecture
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Landscape Architecture
Master of Public Adminstration (MPA)
Master of Science
Master of Urban and Regional Planning
Teaching Credentials and Certificates
E.d.D. Educational Administrative & Leadership

orangecounty58 · 12-13-03, 02:06 AM

our education is inexpensive and is hands on. most departments require more units needed then other schools. added courses give us slight edges over other schools. in ECE it gives a BIG advantage over other schools, especially with lab added lab work. dont complain about added tuition fees, the state gives about 1800-2000 dollars per student per quarter. better then us paying it.

MandyMindy · 12-13-03, 02:04 PM

I heard Cal State university fees are one of the lowest university fees compared to other states in the U.S. Not bad if you think of it this way.

orangecounty58 · 12-13-03, 02:57 PM

i think about it like this, my starting salary when i graduate will be from 54-63k, more if i leave california with the relocation compensation. making the same as if i were out of another university that are so deemed "prestigious". what matters is experience and how you prove your worth (if your indeed an asset) to the company which employs you. far few schools in this country which will add an extreme amount of pay increase. MIT, Cal Tech, IVY league schools and some others. also pay much more to attend. ps im also not saying our education is the same in quality, but not bad either. :P

JKak · 12-13-03, 03:15 PM

College education is one of the best investment anyone can make in their lifetime. Investing five to twelve years in higher education will give you high returns in your life.

And you get respect if you mastered your field.

m15rules · 10-14-04, 10:09 AM

I agree with you 100% . We live in a society that looks at education by examining the US and World Report yearly college rankings in order to judge the students potential. These people miss the point, which is education teaches one the material, but what you do with it is a different story. Look at Michael Dell he started out at a university in Texas putting together computers and now he is one of the richest persons alive. No degree from an ivy leagur or look at Warren Buffet he didn't go to a fancy school either and he is the second richest person in the world. I could go on and on, but we all know that we probably would like to have attended or plan to attend a prestigious university just because of the name of the school and the programs thery offer. Cal Poly is not a bargain, but it's a lot cheaper then other schools. We learn by doing is the motto which is good. I feel sorry for those students who go to a school like Yale with $30,000 yearly debt and who have to pay all those loans back after graduation. Debt management is one thing an ivy league school can't teach it's students to handle after graduation. Think about it, you go to Cal Poly how much debt can you have total after your degree? $25,000-30,000? Not bad comparing to the private schools in which you will have to take out a loan ever year to cover more debt that a student at Cal Poly would ever obtain.

11-26-03, 08:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
*Admin* Think About It Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,961	Choosing Cal Poly Pomona (Info) Polytechnic approach Recognized for the quality and wide range of its degree programs, Cal Poly Pomona offers more than 60 undergraduate programs, 20 graduate programs and 13 teaching credentials/certificates in seven colleges and one professional school. As one of only a few polytechnic universities nationwide, Cal Poly Pomona integrates technology into a liberal arts education as well as into the applied sciences. This long-standing polytechnic approach makes us unique among traditional universities and has earned us the reputation of developing individuals who are among the most sought-after in today's marketplace. Learn By Doing philosophy Cal Poly Pomona's polytechnic approach is paired with a learn-by-doing philosophy. Blending theory and practice into all programs ensures that you get real-world experience and the ability to bring these skills to your first day on the job. It's the very reason why Cal Poly Pomona graduates are actively sought by business and industry and move directly into chosen careers. Nationally Ranked programs Cal Poly Pomona is ranked as a Top Western Regional Public University by U.S. News & World Report and has a number of nationally ranked programs. No matter which degree program you choose you can count on being taught by nationally recognized professors with industry experience, learning in one-of-a-kind centers and laboratories and having the opportunity to get involved in regional and national academic competitions where Cal Poly Pomona students traditionally excel. Dynamic community Cal Poly Pomona's community is dynamic, not only for the many ways to be involved, but for the diversity of its members. You'll find Cal Poly Pomona is alive with academic, social and volunteer opportunities to enhance your personal growth and development. Work side-by-side with faculty on research projects, garner a unique internship or join an academic club. Volunteer in the community. Or, strengthen your leadership skills by taking office in student government or participating in any one of our 240 clubs and organizations. No matter what your interest, you'll find something that reflects the diverse interests and backgrounds of our nearly 20,000 students. It's A Great Time to be a bronco Cal Poly Pomona Broncos are internationally and nationally recognized in both academic and athletic competitions. The university's athletic teams boast 13 national championships - the most recent ones coming in 2001 and 2002 for women's basketball. In recent years, our engineering students took the top overall prize in an international Foruma One student competition, the English Honor Society was chosen as the Outstanding Chapter nationwide and major honors were won for the fourth straight year by our student team at the National Model United Nations conference. Go Broncos! Beautiful campus Located on 1,400 acres of green rolling hills yet only 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, Cal Poly Pomona offers you the energy and opportunities of a large university with the feel of a small college. Originally the winter ranch home of cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg, the campus retains his working Arabian horse ranch alongside rose gardens and avocado groves. Most buildings are within easy walking distance of each other. Affordable quality education At Cal Poly Pomona, a quality education costs less than at comparable universities. If you are a California resident attending full time, yearly fees are approximately 2,500 and books and suplies average 1,250 per year. Out-of-state students pay an additional $188 per unit, bringing their total fees to about $9,300 per year. If you choose to live in the campus residence halls, yearly costs for room and board average about $6,800. These fees are as of April 2003 . Come see us! Experience Cal Poly Pomona for yourself. Bring your family and friends, enjoy a tour of campus and visit with faculty and students. After your visit, explore the many recreational and entertainment centers just a short drive away. Within an hour of campus, you can visit mountain resorts to the north, deserts to the east, and beaches to the west and south. Both Los Angeles and Orange Counties offer expansive career and cultural opportunities. And Ontario International Airport is only 20 minutes away. Colleges & schools! Agriculture Business Administration Education and Integrative Studies Engineering Environmental Design Extended University Hospitality Management Letters, Arts and Social Sciences Science Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Master of Architecture Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Landscape Architecture Master of Public Adminstration (MPA) Master of Science Master of Urban and Regional Planning Teaching Credentials and Certificates E.d.D. Educational Administrative & Leadership __________________ Cal Poly Forums Last edited by Admin; 11-26-03 at 08:52 PM.

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12-13-03, 02:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
orangecounty58 Active Member Joined: Dec 2003 Location: OC Posts: 65	our education is inexpensive and is hands on. most departments require more units needed then other schools. added courses give us slight edges over other schools. in ECE it gives a BIG advantage over other schools, especially with lab added lab work. dont complain about added tuition fees, the state gives about 1800-2000 dollars per student per quarter. better then us paying it.

12-13-03, 02:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
MandyMindy Enthusiast Joined: Oct 2003 Location: Long Beach Posts: 174	I heard Cal State university fees are one of the lowest university fees compared to other states in the U.S. Not bad if you think of it this way.

12-13-03, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
orangecounty58 Active Member Joined: Dec 2003 Location: OC Posts: 65	i think about it like this, my starting salary when i graduate will be from 54-63k, more if i leave california with the relocation compensation. making the same as if i were out of another university that are so deemed "prestigious". what matters is experience and how you prove your worth (if your indeed an asset) to the company which employs you. far few schools in this country which will add an extreme amount of pay increase. MIT, Cal Tech, IVY league schools and some others. also pay much more to attend. ps im also not saying our education is the same in quality, but not bad either. :P

12-13-03, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
JKak Newcomer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: West Covina Posts: 26	College education is one of the best investment anyone can make in their lifetime. Investing five to twelve years in higher education will give you high returns in your life. And you get respect if you mastered your field.

10-14-04, 10:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
m15rules Newcomer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: L.A Posts: 25	I agree with you 100% . We live in a society that looks at education by examining the US and World Report yearly college rankings in order to judge the students potential. These people miss the point, which is education teaches one the material, but what you do with it is a different story. Look at Michael Dell he started out at a university in Texas putting together computers and now he is one of the richest persons alive. No degree from an ivy leagur or look at Warren Buffet he didn't go to a fancy school either and he is the second richest person in the world. I could go on and on, but we all know that we probably would like to have attended or plan to attend a prestigious university just because of the name of the school and the programs thery offer. Cal Poly is not a bargain, but it's a lot cheaper then other schools. We learn by doing is the motto which is good. I feel sorry for those students who go to a school like Yale with $30,000 yearly debt and who have to pay all those loans back after graduation. Debt management is one thing an ivy league school can't teach it's students to handle after graduation. Think about it, you go to Cal Poly how much debt can you have total after your degree? $25,000-30,000? Not bad comparing to the private schools in which you will have to take out a loan ever year to cover more debt that a student at Cal Poly would ever obtain.