CPP BE Written Test Study Guide

How many Cultural & Identity Centers does CPP have?

CPP has six Cultural & Identity Centers.

Where are the Cultural & Identity Centers located?

They are located in Building 95 and Building 26.

What does APISC stand for?

Asian & Pacific Islander Student Center.

What does BRC stand for?

Black Resource Center.

What does CECCHE stand for?

Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education.

What does NASC stand for?

Native American Student Center.

What is the Pride Center?

One of CPP's Cultural & Identity Centers that supports LGBTQ+ students and community.

What does WRC stand for?

Womxn's Resource Center.

What high school course requirement must freshman applicants complete?

The A-G requirements.

What grade is required in A-G courses for freshman admission?

A C- or better.

What minimum GPA do California resident freshmen need?

2.50 GPA or higher.

What minimum GPA do non-California resident freshmen need?

3.00 GPA or higher.

What admission review model is used for freshmen?

The Multifactor Admission Model.

Are SAT or ACT scores used for CSU undergraduate admission decisions?

No. CSU has eliminated the use of SAT/ACT scores in undergraduate admission decisions.

What is the minimum transfer GPA requirement?

A 2.00 GPA in transferable coursework.

How many units are required for transfer admission?

60 transferable semester units or 90 quarter units.

What academic standing must transfer applicants have?

They must be in good academic standing.

What are the Golden Four?

The four required general education areas transfer students must complete.

Golden Four: Oral Communication

A public speaking or oral communication course.

Golden Four: Written Communication

An English composition course.

Golden Four: Critical Thinking

A critical thinking course, often in English or philosophy.

Golden Four: Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning

A math or quantitative reasoning course.

What else should transfer students know besides minimum requirements?

Impacted and alternative majors may affect admission options.

What admission review model is listed for transfers?

The Multifactor Admission Model.

What are meal swipes used for?

Meal swipes are used for entry into the main all-you-care-to-eat dining facility.

Where can a meal swipe sometimes be used besides the main dining facility?

At select locations like Pony Express CBA, Fitbites, and Element as a meal exchange.

What is a meal exchange?

Using a meal swipe for a set combo, usually an entree and a drink, or a fixed dollar value that varies by location.

Do unlimited meal swipe plans follow the same meal exchange rule?

No, the meal exchange note does not apply to unlimited meal swipe plans.

Do meal swipes roll over from fall to spring?

No. Meal swipes reset at the start of each semester.

What are meal points also called?

Dining Dollars.

Where can meal points be used?

At all on-campus dining venues, including places like Panda Express, Starbucks, and Vista Market.

How much is 1 meal point worth?

$1.00.

Do meal points roll over?

Yes. They roll over from fall to spring, but expire at the end of the academic year in May.

What can meal points be used for?

Food and beverage items.

What can meal points not be used for?

They cannot be used at the bookstore or for laundry.

About how many total students does CPP have?

27,196 total students.

About what percent of CPP students are first-generation?

55%

About what percent of CPP students receive financial aid?

70%

About what percent of CPP students are commuters?

80%

What NCAA division is CPP in?

NCAA Division II.

What is the GPA requirement for Kellogg Honors?

A minimum cumulative 3.30 CPP GPA.

What CPP program supports foster youth?

Renaissance Scholars.

Who does Renaissance Scholars support?

Current and former foster youth attending Cal Poly Pomona.

What does the College of Global and Professional Development oversee in these notes?

Career-focused education, including professional certificates, master's degrees, Open University enrollment, and global learning opportunities.

What is included under Professional Development and Certificates?

Tailored courses and certificate programs.

What is included under Academic and Master's Programs?

Career-focused academic and master's-level programs.

What is included under Global Campus and International Programs?

International student pathways, customized international training, study abroad opportunities, and global partnerships.

What is Open University?

A program that allows individuals not currently admitted to CPP to enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses on a space-available basis.

What does WICE stand for?

Workforce Innovation and Career Engagement.

What does WICE do?

Provides customized corporate training and builds industry partnerships.

What does IPT stand for?

International Professional Training.

What does IPT do?

Delivers customized training to international visitors, including executives and government officials.

What does ITE stand for?

Intent to Enroll.

What is ITE?

A mandatory online submission in the Bronco Applicant Portal that tells the university you accept your admission offer and plan to attend.

What is the ITE due date listed in your notes?

May 1, 2026.

What are impacted programs?

Programs with more applicants than available spaces.

Freshman impacted major: Accounting

College of Business Administration.

Freshman impacted major: Architecture

College of Environmental Design.

Freshman impacted majors in Engineering

Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Freshman impacted majors in Agriculture

Animal Health Science, Animal Science (General), and Animal Science (Pre-Vet).

Freshman impacted majors in Science

Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Kinesiology (General), and Physics.

Freshman impacted major in CLASS

Psychology.

Transfer impacted majors include everything in the freshman impacted list plus what additional CLASS major?

Sociology.

What is the freshman fall priority filing period?

October 1 to December 1.

What is the transfer fall priority filing period?

October 1 to December 1.

What is the spring transfer application period?

August 1 to August 31.

When do graduate fall applications typically open?

October 1.

What is the general graduate fall deadline range?

January 15 to July 1, depending on the department.

When do graduate spring applications typically open?

August 1.

What is the common graduate spring deadline range?

Around October 1 to October 15, if the program offers spring admission.

When does the housing application typically open for newly admitted students?

Early February.

What financial aid deadline is listed in your notes?

The FAFSA or California Dream Act Application should be submitted by March 2.

Does CPP calculate weighted or unweighted GPA for freshman admissions?

Capped weighted GPA.

Which grades are used for the CSU freshman GPA calculation?

10th and 11th grade A-G coursework.

How many semesters of honors/AP/IB weighting can be included?

Up to 8 semesters.

How many weighted semesters can come from 10th grade?

A maximum of 4 semesters.

What does LRC stand for?

Learning Resource Center.

What does the LRC provide?

Free subject tutoring, writing tutoring, and more, offered in person and on Zoom.

What online academic support resource is listed with the LRC?

Academic Skills Workshops.

About how many total items are in the CPP library?

2.4 million items.

How many volumes are in the library?

756,000 volumes.

How many microforms are in the library?

1.5 million microforms.

How many maps are in the library?

13,000 maps.

How many periodicals are in the library?

3,000 periodicals.

How many online journals and databases are listed?

2,800

How many academic colleges are listed in your CPP notes?

Nine.

Name the CPP academic colleges.

College of Agriculture; College of Business Administration; College of Education and Integrative Studies; College of Engineering; College of Environmental Design; Collins College of Hospitality Management; College of Letters, Arts, and Social Science; College of Science; College of Professional and Global Education.

Which college is abbreviated CPGE?

College of Professional and Global Education.

Name one service offered by Parking Services.

Examples include parking permit sales, parking citation management, motorist assistance, and safety escorts.

What types of parking permits are listed in your notes?

Online, daily, and virtual permits.

What is parking citation management?

A service that allows users to view, pay, or appeal tickets.

What is motorist assistance?

Help with dead batteries or locked keys.

What are safety escorts?

Walking escorts provided for safety on campus.

What did Charles Voorhis purchase land for?

To establish the Voorhis School for Boys.

How much land did Charles Voorhis purchase?

150 acres near San Dimas, California.

When did Charles Voorhis purchase the land?

1927 to 1928.

What was the purpose of the Voorhis School for Boys?

To educate and house underprivileged boys with an intense agricultural program.

When was the Voorhis property donated to the state?

1938

Who is buried near the Rose Garden?

King John.

What kind of animal was King John?

One of W.K. Kellogg's famous Arabian horses.