California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

plenty of choice
There are a lot of different student organizations here to choose from. You will want to consider joining something while you go to this school, since there really is not much else to do here and w...

not the best place to live
I lived in the dorms one year, and never decided to go back. The experience will be different for each person, but mine was not pleasurable. I was in a triple, and let me tell you, sharing a room...

getting hands on
Cal Poly Pomona is a bit different from other schools in that they try and promote a “hands on” approach to their classes. For example, my music technology class involved learning through the stan...

Pretty boring campus
If you are coming to this school to find a large social community, forget about it. This school is a commuter school, so not much goes on here, unless it is a off campus party. Most people I know...

Decent parking for students and guests
I was a commuter to this school so I had to buy a parking permit every quarter, but at $90 a quarter, it is much cheaper than what other schools charges. Be sure to have your permit at all times, ...

Pick A Party
I have to admit, I had fun during my years at Cal Poly....sometimes too much fun! Almost every party is off campus...usually in an apartment or the apartment's clubhouse. They can also be held at...

Centralized Sun & Occasional Rain
Cal Poly is in a very accessible geographic location. It is located near Hwy 60 and Hwy 71, If you envision the hub of a wheel, that would be Cal Poly. The spokes feeding into the hub are commun...

Letters on the Hill
One of the best memories I have from my years as a Cal Poly student involved a bunch of rocks, the wee hours of the morning, and an assortment of paints. What had become a tradition, and hopeful...

So Many Groups, So Little Time
Usually, out on the quad, once a semester, Cal Poly holds a Student Organization Fair. Each group has an opportunity to have a booth or table set up. They have information about their club, requi...

College Town Row
Although Cal Poly is easily accessible to the freeway, restaurants, bars, and clubs aren't exactly within walking distance from campus. However, with the dozens of communities up and down the free...