CPP GIF of the Week: When you can use BroncoDirect on your phone now! Head to MyCPP to check it out.

Now: Summer 2021 Advising Period. Use the time before general registration begins to look at the course offerings and talk to your academic advisor and get ready. Make sure that you've filled out your CPP Connect Planner with the courses you plan to take, and look out for more info from the Registrar's Office.

March 2: Priority filing deadline for 2021-22 FAFSA or CA Dream Act application. Find the FAFSA here and the CA Dream Act Application here. 

March 3: Summer 2021 General Registration. Keep tabs on your Student Center for your specific enrollment appointment.

March 12: Spring 2021 graduation application closes on BroncoDirect. Watch our updated how-to video on applying. If you're close to graduation, make sure you check out our new Steps to Senior Success guide.

As a reminder, Spring 2021 and Summer 2021 are predominantly virtual. Critical services for students will continue, including in-person services at the Cashier's Office, Health Center, Bronco Bookstore, etc. Before coming to campus, students should review and complete the checklist for approved in-person instruction, work, and/or other business and activities.

Use CPP Connect's Planner to map out your path to graduation. Find the new tool here -- be sure to watch the how-to videos on the website to set it up.

Download CPP Connect's mobile app. Use it to make advising and tutoring appointments, quickly check your BroncoDirect to do list and holds, sign up for Study Buddies and more. Find the download links here.

The 2021-22 academic calendar is now available. You can find upcoming important dates and deadlines here.

The Spring 2021 ABC/No Credit opt-in form is now available. Find more info here.

Sign up for the DUO 2-step authentication app by April 8. To increase the campus community's overall information security and comply with CSU security requirements, CPP has implemented 2-Step Authentication for Bronco accounts. Find setup info here. 

Take the Inclusive Campus Survey. On Monday, Feb. 22, an email was sent to you from our campus partner Viewfinder. Sometimes called a “campus climate survey,” this is a formal and comprehensive campus-wide survey that will allow us to better understand the experiences of our campus community and garner feedback on our diversity and inclusion efforts. It should take 15 to 20 minutes to complete and doing so, you can enter a prize drawing. Once you take it, make sure to use this Zoom background to announce that you shared your view—and encourage others to share theirs too.

Get help at e-Student Services or the BAC Virtual Queue. We're here to help via phone, email or Zoom. Find e-Student Services and BAC Virtual Queue days/times here.

Check out the Learning Resource Center. The LRC is the university's main tutoring center. Learn more about LRC services, workshops and more here.

Scholarship Fest is almost over. With nearly 300 scholarships and thousands of dollars ready to be awarded, now’s the time to apply. Most scholarships close March 2 (and some even sooner). Go here for more info. Once you’ve submitted the general application, check out the recommended opportunities and review the “supplemental questions. Some require additional material like a short essay or letter of recommendation, so avoid waiting until the last minute!

Be on the lookout for YOU at CPP. This is a new online tool that puts you in charge of your wellbeing – customized for you. It will be your wayfinder to access tips, guidance and resources designed to help keep your wellbeing and academics on track. Check out the info posts on the @cpphealth and @cpp_dsa Instagram accounts.

Take the Student Course Materials Survey sponsored by the Bronco Bookstore. We have some questions around course materials and your courses this year. By sharing your feedback you’ll be entered into CPP's drawing for a $50 gift card, as well as the grand prize drawing of $1,000 (drawn from respondents from all participating institutions). Take the 15-minute survey by March 21 here.

Become a PolyTransfer Peer Mentor. Peer Mentors are responsible for supporting transfer students as they transition to, navigate through, and graduate from Cal Poly Pomona. Find more info and apply here.

Hang out at the ASI Virtual Help Desk. Our ASI Virtual Help Desk consists of a team of students who can answer your ASI-related questions. Drop by our office hours if you're curious about events or want to know more about what's going on this semester. Find more info here. 

Get free groceries at Poly Pantry 2 Go. The no-contact, curbside-pickup food distribution service is open to all CPP students and families. Pick up your groceries, including fresh produce and hygiene products, on Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. or Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Find more info and make an appointment here. 

Use C&E Virtual Services. ASI is offering virtual event assistance to student clubs and organizations for free. From organizing breakout rooms to creating polls, Conference & Events is here to plan, assist, and enhance your virtual event's operation. Find more info and contact them here.

Join the Bronco Mentoring Network. We have an online advice-sharing and career networking site where you can access hundreds of alumni who have volunteered to mentor students like you. Join here.

The Bronco Bookstore will be closed for textbook inventory on February 26. Web orders placed after noon on February 25 will not be processed until March 1. The bookstore will be sending back unsold materials to vendors, so if you need materials for this semester, order them or visit the bookstore before February 26.

Start a new club. If you are interested in starting a new club on campus, you are required to attend a New Club Workshop. Check dates and times throughout March on myBAR here. If you have any questions, contact mybar@cpp.edu.

Listen to the Learn Through Discovery podcast. Episodes 3 features Dr. Reza Baghaei Lakeh from tMechanical Engineering. Listen here.

February 25: Education and Non-Profit Fair. The fair is from 3 to 6 p.m. RSVP here.

February 25: Adventures Virtual Campfire. If you miss evenings under the stars accompanied by friends and engaging in good conversation, this series is for you. The events are from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26: Dream Act Application Assistance Workshop. Join the Bronco Dreamers Resource Center as we provide assistance with the 2021-22 Dream Act financial aid application. The workshop is from 9 to 11 a.m. PT. Get the Zoom link here.

February 26: National TRIO Day Mixer. At this mixer hosted by RAMP, McNair, and ARCHES, meet other TRIO participants and learn more about TRIO programs and play games for prizes. The event is from 3 to 4 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

Virtual Trivia Night: Sports Edition. Do you miss going to games and watching sports? Come join us for the next best thing – Virtual Trivia Night: Sports Edition! Invite your friends and come test your knowledge on all things sports! The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26: Virtual Candidate Meet & Greet. Get to know the candidates in the 2021 ASI Elections. Learn about their platforms, plans, and their leadership experience. The meet and greets are from 10 a.m. to noon and 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26: Virtual Trivia Night: Sports Edition. Invite your friends and come test your knowledge on all things sports! The event is from 4 to 5 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

February 26 and March 1-3: Student Success Conference. This conference is designed for students to grow skills that prepare them for success and the future of work. Our Keynote Speaker this year is activist Brittany Packnett Cunningham. View the conference agenda and RSVP here.

February 27: LinkedIn for Students. Learn from LinkedIn student ambassadors about how to build your LinkedIn and make it stand out. The workshop is at 10 a.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 2: 2021 Dale Prize Colloquium - "Planning in the Pandemic: Public Health and Social Justice". Hosted by the Department of Urban and Regional Planning at the College of Environmental Design, this year's Dale Prize Colloquium revisits the long, shared history between planning and public health to improve quality of life, and the urgency to address the inequalities in communities laid bare by the COVID-19 pandemic. The event is at 5 p.m. PT. Learn more about the event here and RSVP here.

March 2: Make a Point: A Calligraphy Workshop. Looking to learn calligraphy? Get started with our workshop and learn about the tools and strokes to improve your handwriting -- zero experience required. The event is from 6 to 7 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 3: Stunning Student Leadership. Interested in building a career at world-class companies like Amazon, SpaceX, Disney, and more? Join Sahil Punamia, the Aspiring Professional, to get the proven playbook on how to navigate the tricky dynamic of leading your friends to accomplish amazing things. The event is from 11 a.m. to noon. RSVP here.

March 3: College Senator & Senator-at-Large Town Hall. Hear from your College Senator and Senator-At-Large candidates about their plans for their respective colleges and constituents. Ask questions on various topics to help make your decision on voting day. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 3: Aquatics Watch Party and Social. Calling all water lovers! Join Aquatics for a virtual watch party to view a 2020 USA Swimming professional competition and to find out more about swimming, the BRIC pool, and our programs. The event is from 5 to 6:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 4: All Majors Career Fair. The fair is from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. RSVP here.

March 4: Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop. The University Library and the Office of Student Conduct and Integrity have teamed up for this workshop. The workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 5: Mindful Broncos. Join us for a series of group sessions where you'll learn actionable steps you can take to implement a mindfulness practice into your daily routine. The event is from 2 to 3 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 5: Live Group Fitness: Pilates. Join Maura and have some Pilates fun! Explore the benefits of deep stretching and rebalancing core-focused movements to help improve stability, enhance strength, and gain mobility. No previous experience required. The class is from 3 to 4 p.m. PT. RSVP here.

March 11: Curator Valerie Cassel Oliver with Artist Howardina Pindell. Oliver, the curator of contemporary and modern art at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, interviews multi-hyphenate artist Pindell. Pindell's work often focuses on racism, slavery, exploitation and feminism. This the second program of PLATFORM, a CSU-wide art speaker series presented by ConSortiUm, a collaborative group of CSU galleries and museums. The event is at 5:30 p.m. PT. RSVP here.