Academic Advising

Undeclared EOP Students

The Student Development & Undeclared Services (SDUS) functions as an academic department for its undeclared student population, with primary responsibility and authority for the academic advising of its undeclared majors. The undeclared status offers the undecided student an opportunity to explore all of the university's programs while enrolling in foundational courses to prepare for the rigors of an academic major.

First Year Experience

EOP's First Year Experience is a year long program designed to assist the entering undeclared student with transitioning from high school to college. This program begins with participation in the Summer Bridge Program and continues on during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. Other activities include participation in the Peer Mentoring Program and major/career Exploration Workshops; enrollment in a Learning and Study Skills course and individual advising sessions with one of our academic advisors.

Peer Mentoring

All undeclared students participate in Student Development & Undeclared Services's peer mentoring program during their first year of attendance at Cal Poly Pomona. Students enroll in CPU 299 (Peer Mentoring Program) during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters earning one unit of credit each quarter. The peer mentor meets weekly with students individually to ensure they are applying study skills and to provide assistance to students in resolving difficulties in negotiating the university environment.

Major/Career Exploration Workshops

In collaboration with the university's Career Center, Student Development & Undeclared Services offers quarterly workshops designed to assist the entering undeclared student with exploring majors and careers to effectively declare a major by the end of the third quarter of attendance at Cal Poly Pomona.

How often do I see my advisor?

The program requires its undeclared majors to meet with their advisor a minimum of three times per academic quarter during the first year of attendance. These advising sessions should be spread out throughout the quarter to effectively monitor students' progress toward their academic and personal goals for each quarter. An advising session schedule is posted on the bulletin board each quarter. Some students may be asked to visit their advisors more frequently depending on specific needs of the students.

When must I declare a major?

University policy states that undeclared majors must declare an academic major by the end of the third quarter in attendance at the university. Students may petition to change major curriculum sooner than this, but will still be expected to meet with an Academic advisor a minimum of three times per quarter and continue to participate in the peer mentoring program as part of the first year experience.