Cal Poly Pomona                                                                                               05/03/18
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Welcome new and current students to Spring 2018!
Dear Graduate Broncos,

We hope this message finds you well in our last Spring Quarter. In this issue, we'll share some updates/information about semester conversion, applying for graduation, and important dates, deadlines, and workshops you should be aware of. We've also included some financial aid information and useful tools and resources to help you navigate your way through Cal Poly Pomona. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We wish you much success in the last quarter before we switch to semesters!
Advising & Student Resources
Please contact your graduate coordinator and/or advisor if you need to schedule an academic advising appointment. You may also contact your department  and be referred to the appropriate advisor .  For more information about Graduate Studies, please review our Graduate Student Handbook .

If you have questions about your class registration, holds, financial aid package, and account balance please contact the Bronco Advising Center (BAC) for assistance.
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Semester Conversion Updates
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Please consult the Quarter to Semester Conversion Graduate Student Handbook for information on:

  • Overview of semester conversion
  • Tuition costs
  • Filing your transitional master's contract
  • Financial Aid & Scholarships
  • 2017-2018 and 2018-2019 Academic Calendar
Upcoming Workshops & Events
May 10 : For graduate students submitting their projects and theses electronically this quarter, attend an electronic submission & accessibility workshop by the University Library, at 5 pm-6:15 pm in room 15-2907. Get a walk through of the electronic submission process and learn the importance of making your document accessible. Register at: http://tinyurl.com/mqzmqcs.

May 15: Finding a Graduate Advisor and Selecting a Research Topic by Janet Beagle, Purdue University, and Tim Batz at U-Hour (12:00 pm-12:50 pm); Room: 9-283. Food and Beverages will be provided. Register at https://goo.gl/forms/2KRmrXnRd3LSgnIJ2  

May 22: Intellectual Property Rights and Protection (Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks, and trade secrets) by Dr. Sadiq Shah at U-Hour (12:00 pm-12:50 pm); Room: 9-283. Food and Beverages will be provided. Register a t https://goo.gl/forms/Rfg7DKrEzaMV1s1O2
Important Reminders & Deadlines
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April 13: Last Day to apply for Spring 2018 Graduation.

June 7: Last Day to Upload Project or Thesis to Bronco Scholar. Please read the Library Reviewer Checklist .

June 7: Last Day to submit Project/Thesis Electronic Submission Form.

Please visit the Academic Calendar for other important reminders.

*Be sure to check your CPP Email regularly for important deadlines and processes.
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Graduation & Commencement

If you are planning on graduating this Spring or Summer 2018 Quarter, please review the graduation checklist to determine eligibility for graduation. Information about the graduation process is also available on the Registrar's Office website.

Students who graduate in Summer 2017, Fall 2017, Winter 2018, and Spring 2018 are eligible to participate in Spring 2018 graduation commencement ceremonies. We encourage you to review the Commencement website to find out more information about participation in commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to all who are graduating!


  • All persons who receive undergraduate, graduate, or external degrees from CPP must satisfy the Graduate Writing Test (GWT) requirement. Graduate Students are advised to take the GWT upon admission to the university. 

  • A registration hold is placed upon the completion of 8 units if students still have not taken the GWT. If the GWT equivalent has been taken at another CSU, a request can be made for the GWT to be waived.

  • Please visit the Test Center for more information on the GWT.
Financial Aid Questions?
  • If you have questions on financial aid or your award, you may contact the Director of Financial Aid, Diana Minor, at: dyminor@cpp.edu, or the Financial Aid Lead Coordinator, Saul Ramirez, at sramirez@cpp.edu.
What's Next...

May 7- June 8: Fall Semester Registration
May 28: Memorial Day Holiday
June 8- June 10: Commencement Ceremonies
June 18- July 24: Summer Quarter 2018
August 23: Classes Begin for Fall Semester 2018
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us.
  
Sincerely,
Cal Poly Pomona