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As an inclusive polytechnic university, we cultivate success through experiential learning, discovery and innovation. Our graduates are ready to succeed in the professional world on Day 1. <p>Faculty in all disciplines put theory to practice, providing students with opportunities to apply their knowledge in hands-on projects, research collaborations, and valuable internship and service-learning programs.</p> <p>Our history and geography are unlike any other university in the region. Nowhere else can students ride an Arabian horse, practice on a Steinway piano, bring a new product to market, and build a liquid-fueled rocket</p> </section> <section class="row align-items-center landing-page"> <div class="col-md-4 lp-image order-1"> <img alt="students walking on campus" class="featurette-image img-fluid mx-auto" src="img/overview.jpg"/> </div> <div class="col-md-8 landing-group-left primary-blue order-2"> <h2 class="featurette-heading">Cal Poly Pomona Overview</h2> <p class="lead"> <p>Cal Poly Pomona offers an affordable, life-changing education. Less than 30 miles east of Los Angeles, it enjoys the excitement of a diverse metropolitan while retaining the serenity of a foothill community.</p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="calpolypomona-overview/presidents-message.shtml">President's Welcome</a></li> <li><a href="calpolypomona-overview/mission-and-values.shtml">Mission, Vision & Values</a></li> <li><a href="calpolypomona-overview/campus-community.shtml">Campus Community</a></li> <li><a href="calpolypomona-overview/facts-and-figures.shtml">Facts & Figures</a></li> <li><a href="calpolypomona-overview/public-good.shtml">Public Good</a></li> </ul></p> </div> </section> <section class="row align-items-center landing-page"> <div class="col-md-8 landing-group-right primary-green order-2"> <h2 class="featurette-heading">Why Cal Poly Pomona</h2> <p class="lead"> <p>As a polytechnic university, Cal Poly Pomona utilizes a technology-enhanced, learn-by-doing approach to education. Students enjoy endless opportunities for involvement in a vibrant and diverse community.</p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="why-cpp/index.shtml">A Polytechnic Approach</a></li> <li><a href="why-cpp/index.shtml#learn">Learning By Doing</a></li> <li><a href="why-cpp/index.shtml#poly">A Diverse Community</a></li> <li><a href="why-cpp/affordable-and-accessible.shtml">Affordable and Accessible</a></li> <li><a href="why-cpp/quality-learning-experiences.shtml">High Quality</a></li> <li><a href="why-cpp/well-ranked.shtml">Well Ranked</a></li> </ul></p> </div> <div class="col-md-4 lp-image order-1 order-md-3"> <img alt="student working with microscope" class="featurette-image img-fluid mx-auto" src="img/voss-lab-king4.jpg"/> </div> </section> <section class="row align-items-center landing-page"> <div class="col-md-4 lp-image order-1"> <img alt="kellogg with horses" class="featurette-image img-fluid mx-auto" src="img/heritage.jpg"/> </div> <div class="col-md-8 landing-group-left primary-yellow order-2"> <h2 class="featurette-heading">Heritage</h2> <p class="lead"> <p>Discover Cal Poly Pomona’s rich legacy and its connection to cereal company magnate W.K. Kellogg, a boys’ school founder, and Arabian horses.</p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="heritage/index.shtml">A Brief History</a></li> <li><a href="heritage/kellogg-connection.shtml">The Kellogg Connection</a></li> <li><a href="heritage/history-archives.shtml">University Archives</a></li> <li><a href="heritage/kellogg-house-pomona.shtml">Kellogg House Pomona</a></li> </ul></p> </div> </section> <section class="row card-section" id="s1"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="shift text-center"> <img alt="visitors in japanese garden" src="img/visitor.jpg"/> </div> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-0">Visitor Information</h2> <p><span>Cal Poly Pomona is best experienced in person. We invite you to explore our 1,438-acre campus, with its rolling hills and gardens. The university is alive with year-round events and activities.</span></p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="visitor-information/directions.shtml">Directions</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/parking.shtml">Parking</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/getting-around.shtml">Getting Around Campus</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/dining.shtml">Dining</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/shopping.shtml">Shopping</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/lodging.shtml">Lodging</a></li> <li><a href="visitor-information/attractions.shtml">Nearby Attractions</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="shift text-center"> <img alt="tour guides" src="img/tours.jpg"/> </div> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-1">Campus Maps and Tours</h2> <p><span>Easily accessible from the 10 and 57 freeways, Cal Poly Pomona is strategically located at the nexus of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.</span></p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/maps/">Campus & Area Maps</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/outreach/old-site-archive/tours.shtml">Campus Tours</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/virtual-tour/index.shtml">Virtual Tours</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="shift text-center"> <img alt="fireworks" src="img/events.jpg"/> </div> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-2">News and Events</h2> <p><span>An active community of faculty, staff and students provide a constant stream of news and events.</span></p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/stratcomm/getting-news.shtml">Ways to Get News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/stratcomm/sharing-news.shtml">Ways to Share News</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/stratcomm/media.shtml">Media Contacts</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/stratcomm/">Strategic Communications</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </section> <section class="row card-section" id="s2"> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-3">Administration</h2> <p><span>Many academic, administrative and support groups contribute to the university’s success and growth. Learn about the university’s management and organizational structure.</span></p> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="administration.shtml">Administration Overview</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/president/">President's Office</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/academic-affairs/index.shtml">Academic Affairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/admin-affairs/index.shtml">Administrative Affairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/student-affairs/index.shtml">Student Affairs</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/it/index.shtml">Information Technology</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/giving/why-give.shtml">University Advancement</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/philanthropy/">CPP Philanthropic Foundation</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-4">Other Governing Bodies</h2> <p><span>A number of organizations are involved in the university's governance and administration. Learn more about these critical groups.</span></p> <br/> <ul class="landing-group"> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/senate/">Academic Senate</a></li> <li><a href="https://asi.cpp.edu/">Associated Students Incorporated</a></li> <li><a href="https://foundation.cpp.edu/">Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, Inc.</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/philanthropy/governance/index.shtml">CPP Philanthropic Foundation's Governance</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.calstate.edu/">The California State University system</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-4 col-sm-12 single-card"> <div class="card h-100"> <div class="card-body d-flex flex-column align-items-start"> <h2 id="ch-5">Popular Contacts</h2> <p class="CPP">Operator <br/>     (909) 869-POLY</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/admissions/index.shtml">Admissions</a> <br/>     (909) 869-5299</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/alumni/index.shtml">Alumni Affairs</a> <br/>     (909) 869-2963</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/cpge/index.shtml">College of Professional and Global Education</a> <br/>     (909) 869-2288</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/giving/index.shtml">Giving</a> <br/>     (909) 869-4997</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/jobs/index.shtml">Job Openings</a> <br/>    (909) 869-2100</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/stratcomm/">Strategic Communications</a> <br/>     (909) 869-3342</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/outreach/old-site-archive/tours.shtml">Tours</a> <br/>      (909) 869-3529</p> <p class="CPP"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/registrar/transcripts/index.shtml">Transcripts <br/> </a>     (909) 869-3000</p> </div> </div> </div> </section> </div> </div> </main> <div lang="en"> <footer class="container-fluid" id="main-footer"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg col-md col-sm-6 address text-left"><img alt="cal poly pomona" class="footer-logo" src="https://www.cpp.edu/common/2018/assets/img/cpp-white.png"/> <p>3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768</p> <div class="copyright"> <p class="copyright-text">漏2024 California State Polytechnic University, Pomona</p> <p class="copyright-text">All Rights Reserved</p> </div> </div> <div class="col-lg col-md-7 col-sm-6 footer-links"><a href="https://www.cpp.edu/aboutcpp/index.shtml" title="Cpp About">About Cal Poly Pomona</a> <a aria-label="Cpp Feedback" href="https://www.cpp.edu/website-feedback.shtml" title="Cpp Feedback">Feedback</a> <a aria-label="Cpp Privacy" href="https://www.cpp.edu/privacy.shtml" title="footer - Privacy">Privacy</a> <a href="https://www.cpp.edu/accessibility.shtml">Accessibility</a> <a href="https://www.cpp.edu/file-viewers.shtml">Document Readers</a></div> </div> <div class="row" id="csu-footer"><a href="https://www2.calstate.edu" title="California state university"> <img alt="california state university" src="https://www.cpp.edu/common/2018/assets/img/csu-wordmark-horizontal.png"/> </a></div> <script src="https://code.jquery.com/jquery-3.2.1.min.js" integrity="sha256-hwg4gsxgFZhOsEEamdOYGBf13FyQuiTwlAQgxVSNgt4=" crossorigin="anonymous"></script><script src="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/popper.js/1.12.9/umd/popper.min.js" integrity="sha384-ApNbgh9B+Y1QKtv3Rn7W3mgPxhU9K/ScQsAP7hUibX39j7fakFPskvXusvfa0b4Q" crossorigin="anonymous"></script><script src="https://maxcdn.bootstrapcdn.com/bootstrap/4.0.0/js/bootstrap.min.js" integrity="sha384-JZR6Spejh4U02d8jOt6vLEHfe/JQGiRRSQQxSfFWpi1MquVdAyjUar5+76PVCmYl" crossorigin="anonymous"></script><script src="https://www.cpp.edu/common/2018/assets/js/cpp.js" ></script><script src="https://www.cpp.edu/common/2018/assets/js/tabs.js" ></script> </footer> </div> </body> </html>