CPP GIF of the Week: When you're just vibing.

If you're a new Bronco, we're glad to introduce you to BroncoBytes: a student newsletter brought to you by the Bronco Advising Center. We'll send you reminders about important dates, announcements, events, and more during the school year.

July 1: Summer 2021 first 5-week session ABC/No Credit Opt In closes. Find more info about grading options and a how-to guide here.

July 5: Fourth of July Observance. CPP offices and departments will be closed and offline.

July 6-7: Finals for Summer 2021 first 5-week session. You'll see your grades in your Student Center on the afternoon of July 12.

July 12: Deadline for incoming freshmen to sign up for 2-step authentication. To increase the campus community's overall information security and comply with CSU security requirements, CPP has implemented 2-Step Authentication for Bronco accounts. If you haven't set it up yet, do so ASAP to avoid getting locked out of your account after July 12. Find setup info here.

July 15: Deadline for incoming students to submit final transcripts. Find more information for freshmen here and transfer students here. 

July 22: Fall 2021 tuition/fees due for continuing students. You can find more information about Fall 2021 fees here and sign up for a monthly payment plan here. This deadline does not apply to students receiving financial aid.

August 5: Summer 2021 second 5-week session and 10-week session ABC/No Credit Opt In closes. Find more info about grading options and a how-to guide here.

August 9: Deadline for incoming transfer, credential and graduate students to sign up for 2-step authentication. To increase the campus community's overall information security and comply with CSU security requirements, CPP has implemented 2-Step Authentication for Bronco accounts. If you haven't set it up yet, do so ASAP to avoid getting locked out of your account after August 9. Find setup info here.

August 12: Fall 2021 tuition/fees due for incoming students. You can find more information about Fall 2021 fees here and sign up for a monthly payment plan here. This deadline does not apply to students receiving financial aid.

August 13: Deadline to return Summer 2021 book rentals to the Bronco Bookstore. You can return books by dropping them off in-person during store hours, using the rental return drop box located outside the bookstore building facing Parking Lot G, or shipping the books back to us following the directions on our website. Rentals from the first 5-week session or ones you no longer need for the 10-week session can be returned at any time. Buyback is also available during store hours for purchased books, regardless of where you originally bought them. Look up current buyback values here.

Keep tabs on the Safer Return website. Find information about our return to campus here.

Watch the recording of the recent Return to Campus Student Townhall. Find the recording here.

Billy Chat is coming to all undergraduate students. Billy Chat is CPP's artificial intelligence text messaging robot: you can ask Billy questions 24/7, and Billy will send you important reminders throughout the school year. Make sure that CPP has your cell phone number so you can get Billy's texts. Find more information and a how-to here.

Financial Aid & Scholarships has a new chatbot. You can ask general questions about financial aid and get instant answers. Find and talk to the bot here.

Share your interest in a pop-up vaccine clinic. Cal Poly Pomona is planning to host a free, walk-in vaccine clinic on campus in late August. To help with planning and the number of doses, we want to know how many people might be interested. Would you be interested in getting a Pfizer vaccine at the pop-up clinic (this survey is optional)? Yes, I'm interested / No, I'm not interested

Keep tabs on your email for important Fall 2021 Instant Access textbook information. If your classes are part of the Instant Access program, your e-books/course materials will be available on Canvas by or before the first day of classes. You'll get emails from "Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Bookstore (no-reply@verbasoftware.com)" (check your inbox and spam folders) about the specific courses and e-books/required materials and the charges that'll post to your BroncoDirect account balance. If you do not want these materials, you'll need to opt out by Sept. 1 (the end of Add/Drop Period). Look up your Fall 2021 Instant Access courses and fee information here, and find more info about the program here.

Get 20 percent off BroncoGear at the Bronco Bookstore. Find more info and shop here. Also, find info about the bookstore's in-person hours here.

Get summer course tutoring at the Learning Resource Center. Make an appointment on CPP Connect or email lrcscheduling@cpp.edu. 

Join the Bronco Navigators Mentorship Program. If you're an incoming student, sign up to be a mentee. If you're a continuing student, we're still looking for mentors. Find more info and sign up here.

The Bronco Recreational and Intramural Complex (BRIC) has reopened for CPP students only. Find more info about the pilot reopening and who's eligible to make a reservation here.

The Student Innovation Idea Labs are now open for the summer. Students are welcome to utilize the Maker Studio and Innovation Orchard to create and innovate with unique tools like 3D printers, sewing machines, vinyl cutters, and wood-working tools. Find more info about the Maker Studio here and Innovation Orchard here.

Voluntarily upload your COVID-19 vaccine record. You can upload your vaccine card to your CPP Health Portal for safekeeping. Every Friday through the month of July, we'll choose a random student who has uploaded their COVID-19 vaccine record to win $50 in Bronco Bucks. Remember, this is only voluntary.⁣ Find full rules and terms and learn how to upload your vaccine record here.

Sign up for one of two pop-up courses for Fall 2021. Learn how to confront misinformation, conspiracy theories, and polarization or learn about COVID-19 from the biological, psychological, and philosophical perspectives. Both classes are taught by a multidisciplinary teaching team and count for GE Area E. Search for CPU 1540 on BroncoDirect. Find more info here.

Participate in NSF I-Corps. Join us for a free two-day virtual institute on July 16 and July 30, where participants work together to translate their research, products, start-ups, technology, or ideas into the marketplace. Plus, learn how to qualify to apply to the NSF National Innovation Network Team Program with up to $50,000 in funding. The deadline to apply is July 7. Apply here.

Save the date for the Creative Activities and Research Symposium (CARS) on August 5. This virtual research conference provides an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to share original research projects they completed during the previous academic year or summer. Abstracts are due July 16. Learn more and submit your abstract here.

Set up your Eduroam Wi-Fi access. You can log into CPP's Wi-Fi network using your BroncoName and password. Find more info and instructions here.

Stay on top of important dates and deadlines with the Student Success Central calendar. Check it out here.

On-campus parking is enforced during the summer. If you go to campus, avoid a citation and purchase a daily parking permit to park in student lots. Find more info and a parking permit dispenser map here.

The Children's Center will begin a pilot reopening for in-person childcare services on July 6. Office hours are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tours are not available at this time. For more information, visit the Children’s Center website or email childrenscenter@cpp.edu.

Wednesdays through July 28: Summer Research Seminars. Each week at noon, CPP faculty, students, and industry guests will speak about their research, ranging from horticulture, animal physiology, medicinal plants, food science, and leadership. RSVP here and find the full speaker schedule here.

July 1: Joshua Tree National Park - A Virtual Tour. Join Adventures as we take a virtual tour of Joshua Tree National Park from noon to 12:45 p.m. PT. During this live tour via Google Earth, you will have a chance to explore some iconic sights such as the Hall of Horrors and Lost Horse Mine. This will be a great opportunity to experience this famous location from the comfort of your own home with some insight for planning your next trip. RSVP here.

July 7: Virtual Group Fitness: Kickboxing. Join fitness instructor Mark from 5 to 6 p.m. PT as he coaches you through an at-home Kickboxing class! This class will consist of solo drills focused on striking techniques and combinations essential to this martial art. No previous experience or equipment is required to participate. RSVP here.

July 8 & 15: ASI LIVE! Join ASI’s Student Brand Ambassadors from 5 to 5:30 p.m. PT to learn about the many ways ASI can support you. Following a short, interactive presentation, there will be a Q&A where you can ask questions and find out how you can get directly involved with ASI. Finally, ASI’s SBAs will work with you to discover your points of interest and connect you with ASI area(s). RSVP here.

July 13: On-Campus Student Employment Virtual Fair. Find part-time jobs on-campus at this virtual fair. The event is from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PT. Find the schedule and RSVP here.

July 15: Virtual Group Fitness: Yoga. Join fitness instructor Andra in our Yoga class from 10:30 a.m. to noon PT. This class will start with a focus on alignment, movement, and breathing as you move through your poses. You may find deep relaxation, inner peace, and a renewed sense of possibility by the end of class. RSVP here.

July 15: Yosemite National Park - A Virtual Tour. Join Adventures as we take a virtual tour of Yosemite National Park from noon to 12:45 p.m. PT. During this live tour via Google Earth, you will have a chance to explore some iconic sights such as Half Dome and Yosemite Falls. This will be a great opportunity to experience this famous location from the comfort of your own home with some insight for planning your next trip. RSVP here.

July 16: ASI Summer Series: Disney Trivia Night. Who is the bear in 'The Jungle Book’? Which Disney film includes the hit song 'Let It Go'? Which ‘Full House’ actor voices the character Aladdin? If you know the answers to these questions, then you should join your fellow CPP students in some friendly competition from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. Test your knowledge, meet new people, win prizes, and most importantly, have fun! RSVP here.

July 20: ASI Summer Series: Speed Friending. No time to meet new friends? Join us for Speed Friending from noon to 1 p.m. PT -- we’ll have fun topics for discussion and games to help break the ice. RSVP here.

July 22: Adventures Virtual Campfire. If you miss evenings under the stars accompanied by friends and good conversation, our “Adventures Virtual Campfire” series is for you. Each week, we invite new adventurers to our “campfire” where we will discuss the outdoors, our lives, and social impact. The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. PT. RSVP here.