December 2, 2021-January 26, 2022
CPP GIF of the Week: You the moment your last final is turned in. Enjoy your winter break! BroncoBytes will be back in January.
Dates & Deadlines
Through December 1: Spring 2022 general registration. If you miss this registration window, you can register during Add/Drop Period. Contact your college advising center or the Bronco Advising Center if you need assistance.

Through December 2: Winter 2021 general registration continues. Winter intersession is a term that typically consists of of highly-specialized courses in a 2-week or 4-week format. Look out for more information from the Registrar's Office or your department about specific course offerings. Please note that there is no federal or state financial aid specific to winter sessions.

December 2: Spring 2022 fees due. Visit the Student Accounting & Cashiering Services website for more information about payment options. This deadline does not apply if you're receiving financial aid. The installment payment plan is still available here. 

December 6-12: Fall 2021 Finals Week. Find the schedule here. Grades will be in your Student Center the afternoon of December 15. Learn how to find them here. 

December 10: Textbook rentals due back to the Bronco Bookstore. You can return in-person or ship them to the bookstore. Find more shipping information here. 

December 24-January 2: Campus Closure. The campus will be closed for the holidays and will reopen on January 3. 

January 10: Add/Drop Period begins. This will be your next opportunity to adjust your schedule. The unit limit will be 18 units. Stay tuned for more info!

January 22: First Day of Spring 2022. Weekday classes will begin January 24. 

Through March 2: Priority Filing period opens for 2022-23 FAFSA and CA Dream Act applications. March 2 seems like a long time away, but take the time to do this now so you don't forget. Fill out the FAFSA here or the CA Dream Act here. You can also check out the Financial Aid & Scholarships workshop calendar here.
Announcements
Keep tabs on the Safer Return website. Review info about our return to campus here.

Check out Focus on Finals. Get connected with study resources, playlists, and events to help you with final exams. Check out the website here.

The Bronco Computer Lab is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The lab, located on the first floor of the University Library, will be open 24/7 through December 23 at 5 p.m. You'll need your Bronco ID card to access the lab. Find a map here.

Check for Instant Access charges for Winter and Spring 2022. Look for emails about Instant Access e-book charges for Winter and Spring 2022 courses. The messages will come from “Cal Poly Pomona Bronco Bookstore (no-reply@verbasoftware.com)”. Instant Access digital materials should be accessible from links or modules in Canvas by the first day of class. December 22 is the deadline to opt out for Winter 2022, and February 7, 2022 for Spring 2022.

Sell back your textbooks to the Bronco Bookstore. The bookstore will be open for buyback December 6-10, Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can look up textbook values here, and also sell back your books online here.

Preview the new CPP Mobile app look. Check out the new Student Homepage design here, which will go live on December 2. You can download the app in your phone's app store under CPP Mobile.
Events
Throughout December: Fall Bronco Athletics. Men and Women's Basketball have started their seasons, and have in-person games December 2 and 4. You can always see schedules or watch matchups online here, and download the official Broncos Athletics app here to stay even more connected.

Through February 13: LA Biblioteca: Artists’ Books from Los Angeles/Italia. Visit the Don B. Huntley on the fourth floor of the University Library to check out 32 handmade books by eight artists from various parts of Italy and eight artists from the Los Angeles area. Learn more here.

December 2: Prepping for Finals Workshop. This Learning Resource Center workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. Get the Zoom link here.

December 2: FAFSA/Dream Act Workshop. A Financial Aid & Scholarships representative will be available to help students and parents fill out the FAFSA or DREAM applications. The workshop is at 5:30 p.m. RSVP here.

December 2 and 9: Safer Return Virtual Town Halls. The last two town halls of the semester are from noon to 1 p.m. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. Register here.

December 3: Prepping for Finals Workshop. This Learning Resource Center workshop is from noon to 1 p.m. Get the Zoom link here.

December 3: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change. This series of talks pairs the research of scientists with the implementation of landscape architects on climate change topics. The third installment of this series centers on biodiversity loss. The lecture is from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more and register here.

December 7: Managing Test Anxiety. Learn ways to manage anxiety and strategies to improve your test-taking skills from the Counseling & Psychological Services team. The online workshop is at noon. Register here.

December 8: Managing Stress During Pandemic Finals. The Counseling & Psychological Services team invites you to take a moment of rest as we explore strategies for managing stress during finals. The online workshop is at 2 p.m. Register here.

December 10: Break through Procrastination. Learn helpful tips to stay focused, procrastinate less, and improve self-care from the Counseling & Psychological Services team. The online workshop is at 11 a.m. Register here.

December 15: CSAC Cash for College Webinar. Have questions about FAFSA or the CA Dream Act application? Attend one of the CSAC Statewide Cash for College Webinars. The webinar is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Register here.

January 7: Landscape Architecture and the Science of Climate Change. This series of talks pairs the research of scientists with the implementation of landscape architects on climate change topics. The fourth installment of this series centers on flooding. The lecture is from noon to 1 p.m. Learn more and register here.

January 22: Masters of Landscape Architecture Info Session. Learn about the the Department of Landscape Architecture's award-winning graduate program, the application process, and other important information. The session is at 10 a.m. Register here.