Tips for transferring from a public college to Cal Poly Pomona?

I'm planning to transfer from a public college to Cal Poly Pomona next year. Does anyone have advice or insights on the process? Anything I should be particularly aware of or start doing now to prepare?

Transferring to Cal Poly Pomona from a public college can be an exciting move! There are various elements you need to consider for a successful transfer process.

To begin, familiarize yourself with the course articulation agreements between your current school and Cal Poly Pomona. This will help you understand how your credits will transfer and ensure you take the right courses. If the course you're taking at your current institution is equivalent to a course at Cal Poly Pomona, the school will accept that you've met the requirement once transferred. Your current school's counseling or transfer services should be able to help you find these agreements.

Secondly, prioritise fulfilling Cal Poly Pomona's general education requirements. These requirements could differ from those of your current college. However, California public institutions have a system in place called General Education Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth) that allows students to fill general education requirements for any CSU campus, including Cal Poly Pomona.

Don't forget about your major's prerequisites. Certain majors require specific classes to be completed before transferring, so make sure you're on track with these requirements to ensure a smooth transfer into your major at Cal Poly Pomona.

Double-check all application deadlines and prepare accordingly. The Cal State schools usually open their applications in October and close in November, but it is always good to confirm this on the official website or through a counselor.

Lastly, ensure your grades are competitive. Although there is no official minimum GPA requirement, a competitive GPA range for Cal Poly Pomona transfer applicants is above a 3.0.

Remember, open communication with admissions counselors and utilizing your current college resources can be an immense help in this process. Good luck with your transfer process!