Appeal Information

Students may appeal decisions made by the Office of Admissions and Outreach that affect their admissions status at Cal Poly Pomona.  However, Cal Poly Pomona does not encourage students to submit appeals for consideration since decisions affecting admissions status are made after thorough review and all materials received.  If students do submit an appeal for consideration, the student takes the responsibility to submit all documentation required for appeal consideration by any appropriate deadline that may apply.  Students submitting appeals will be notified via written and electronic notification (Cal Poly Pomona applicants must keep their current e-mail address on file, as the university uses e-mail as the official means of communication) on their final appeal decisions, but are advised not to change their existing college or educational pursuits to wait for the appeal decision.

There are two types of appeals at Cal Poly Pomona:

1. DEADLINE NOT MET

If a deadline has not been met, you must file a written appeal within 10 days of the date on the notification letter and provide required documents directly to the Office of Admissions and Outreach.  Please note that appeals will not be considered if they are not filed with the Office of Admissions and Outreach within 10 days of the date on the notification letter.  Consideration for appeals is based on extenuating circumstances and students are advised that appeals may not be accepted, regardless of circumstances. Submit the following in ONE package and include Student Name and Bronco ID number on each sheet of material submitted:  Appeal Cover Sheet.  Fill out completely.  Letter of appeal clearly stating reason for failing to meet deadline, written and signed by the applicant; limited to one page.  Recent Transcript.  Supporting documentation related to appeal explanation.

2.  ADMISSION DECISION

Cal Poly Pomona does not set aside space in our class for students who appeal admissions selection decisions.  Additionally, every application has been reviewed extensively.  Please note that appeals will not be considered if they are not filed with the Office of Admission and Outreach within 10 days of the date on the notification letter.  Consideration for appeals is based on extenuating circumstances and students are advised that appeals may not be accepted, regardless of circumstances. Submit the following items in ONE package within 10 days of the date on your notification letter and include Student Name and Bronco ID number on each sheet of material submitted to include the following:  Appeal Cover Sheet;  Letter of appeal clearly stating new reason for appeal consideration, written and signed by the applicant;  Official recent transcript with current course information, including fall and spring semester grades; and  Supporting documentation related to appeal explanation. *Please note the following, respective to level: Freshmen Applicants  High grades in the senior year are not a basis for the reversal of a decision.  Letters of recommendation will not be considered.  Reporting errors made on the application are not a basis for the reversal of a decision.  Appeal letters must be submitted by applicant.  Appeal letters written by anyone other than the applicant will not be considered. Transfer Applicants  Cal Poly Pomona does not encourage transfer applicants with a GPA less than 3.0 to appeal unless they have applied to a non-impacted major and are transferring directly from our two local designated community colleges:  Mt. San Antonio College and Citrus Community College.  Reporting errors made on the application are not a basis for the reversal of a decision.

THE FOLLOWING APPLIES TO ALL TYPES OF APPEALS:

1.  Appeals submitted via e-mail or fax will not be considered. 2.  All appeals must be submitted within 10 days of the notification letter. 3.  Appeals will only be considered once and decisions rendered by the Office of Admissions and Outreach are FINAL. 4.  If your appeal is denied we recommend that you schedule an appointment with an Admissions Counselor by calling 909-869-5299. 5.  Incomplete packets will not be considered and will not be returned for completion.  They will be denied and cannot be re-submitted. 6.  Appeal decisions will be provided within 2-3 weeks and applicants will be notified via written and electronic notification. 7.  Submit appeal by mail ONLY and indicate whether Freshmen or Transfer Appeal:                                    Office of Admissions and Outreach                            California State Polytechnic University, Pomona                  ATTN:  Freshmen or Transfer (indicate one) Appeal Committee:                                           3801 West Temple Avenue                                                 Pomona, CA 91768