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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. 

Through October 31: Signup for Spring 2022 5 installments + down payment tuition plan open. Student Accounting & Cashiering Services offers an installment payment plan so you can pay your tuition/fees over several months. If you enroll early, you have more time and smaller payments. Learn more and sign up here.

October 6: Winter 2021 general registration begins. 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.

October 13: Spring 2022 general registration begins. The Registrar's Office has posted your specific enrollment appointment: watch our how-to video if you need a refresher on finding it in your Student Center.

Keep tabs on the Safer Return website. Review info about our return to campus here, and info about vaccine requirements here.

Check out the new Student Services Building Virtual Queue. We have a new system for dropping-in to SSB offices. Just text Cal Poly Pomona to 909-245-6672 and follow the prompts to join a line for many student services. You can also scan the QR codes posted around the building. You’ll get updates on wait times and a text when it’s your turn. You can be anywhere on campus while you’re waiting! Learn more here.

The Bronco Computer Lab is open 24 hours, 6 days a week. The Bronco Computer Lab is on the first floor of the library building: its entrance is on the outside of the building. For Fall 2021, it's closed Friday at 4:30 p.m. through Sunday at noon for cleaning. You must have a Bronco ID card to access the lab. Find more info here.

The Bronco Student Center has study space availability. Reserve a study space in the Solaris Lounge, Eridanus Lounge, Games Room Etc. (GRE) Lounge, the BSC upper and lower lobbies, and the Ursa Major Gallery. Study space is reservable for up to 3 hours in 30-minute increments. Make a reservation and find more info here.

Get two free round-trip tickets for a Metrolink train. Simply download the Metrolink mobile app and register using your CPP email address (@cpp.edu). Your tickets will be sent to you automatically within one business day and will be valid for 90 days. You must register by October 31. Head to your email from September 27 for more info: the subject of the email is "Transportation Announcement."

The Poly Pantry is re-opening. In-person shopping at the Poly Pantry’s temporary location inside of the Bronco Student Center, Ursa Major is available by appointment Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3-8 p.m. Find more info and the link to make an appointment here.

Find free menstrual products in ASI buildings. In partnership with Flow, ASI has installed dispensers in the Bronco Student Center, Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex, and the Children’s Center to provide 100% organic cotton tampons and pads to students at no cost. Find more info here.

Sign up for a pop-up course on misinformation. Learn about media bias, conspiracy and polarization in CPU 1540 (which counts for Area E). Register for the course during the Spring 2022 registration period. Find more info here. 

Complete a research survey and enter to win $100 in Bronco Bucks. The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) needs your help with a short survey: all students are welcome to participate regardless of your research experience. Fill it out ASAP here.

ASI Financial Services now offers Zelle and ACH for reimbursement and paying invoices. Zelle is available for individuals and businesses must select ACH. Enroll and find more info here.

ASI is hiring. Looking for a part-time job with ASI? We're hiring different positions from departments such as Conference and Events to Games Room to Marketing! Available positions include C&E Assistant, AV Tech, and Building Manager. Find openings and apply here.

Download the ASICPP app. The free app allows you to easily discover new programs, conveniently register for events, and quickly get you access into the BRIC. Download it on your smartphone's app store or find more info here.

Check the Lost and Found. The Games Room Etc. is the official Lost and Found on campus. Due to the pandemic, the GRE has been unable to collect or return lost items. If you want to ask about lost items, call 909-869-4465 or email asigamesroom@cpp.edu. Any items left behind will be held until December 12. Find more info here.

Various Dates through October 31: CPP Fest Plus. CPP Fest is our welcome-to-CPP event. Keep tabs on the full list of hybrid and virtual events here.

Throughout Fall 2021: Safer Return Virtual Town Halls. Do you have questions about Safer Return, the vaccine requirement or weekly public health testing? Every Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. during fall semester, the Safer Return Task Force will host a Virtual Town Hall on Zoom for the campus community to hear what’s happening and ask questions. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend. See upcoming dates and register here.

Throughout Fall 2021: Office of Undergraduate Research Workshops. If you plan to do undergraduate research during your time at CPP, head to the Office of Undergraduate Research website and sign up for one fo their fall workshops! It's the best way to get your research journey started. Find the calendar here.

Throughout Fall 2021: Fall Bronco Athletics. Volleyball and Men and Women's soccer are in full swing to start the fall semester, with in-person matchups available for you to attend on-campus (soccer only). You can always see schedules or watch matchups online here, and download the official Broncos Athletics app here to stay even more connected.

Through October 31: Pumpkin Fest. Find more info and buy tickets here.

October 6: Navigating Your Academic Toolkit Workshop. Need help figuring out your academic toolkit? Want to learn how to prepare for your advising session and registration? The Bronco Advising Center team will help you navigate your academic tools and teach you how to get in touch with your advisor. The workshop is from 3 to 4 p.m. RSVP here.

October 6: PolyTransfer Scholarship Workshop. If you're interested in learning how to write winning scholarship essays, you'll want to check this out: the featured presenters include a current transfer student and PolyTransfer Peer Mentor who has secured over $22,000 in scholarships and a faculty member who has served on various scholarship review committees. The workshop is from 6 to 7 p.m. RSVP here.

October 7: Adventures Virtual Campfire. If you miss evenings under the stars accompanied by friends and good company, the “Adventures Virtual Campfire” series is for you! Bronco alumni and affiliated adventure seekers will inspire us with their tales and engage us on their missions to protect the world’s most extraordinary natural environments. The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. RSVP here.

October 7: Trivia: Horror Night. Do you love horror movies? We've got the horror-ific trivia night for you! The event is from 5 to 6 p.m. RSVP here.

October 8: Esports Tournament feat. Madden. Let’s KICK OFF football season with our ESports Tournament featuring Madden at the BRIC! The tournment is from 1 to 3 p.m. Register here.

October 8: Scuba Stories: Sea Turtles and Research. In this episode of Scuba Stories, our guest speaker, Dr. Dustin Brumbach, will share sea turtle encounter tips as well as current research about them. The event is from 3 to 4:30 p.m. RSVP here.

October 9: Basic Water Rescue. Looking to get certified as a Basic Water Rescuer? Whether you are a camp leader, daycare worker, or aquatic instructor, learn how to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies. The workshop is from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get more info and register here.

October 9: Swim Meet. We’re ready to turn up competition here at the BRIC Pool. Whether you’re competing solo or in a team, we’ll have tons of events to compete in and prizes to give out! Interact with your fellow swimmers, hang out for some snacks, and make some new friends! All skill levels are invited to participate. The meet is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Register here.

October 12: Parenting Student Ally Training. Children's Center, CAPS and the Parenting Broncos Club have partnered to bring together an ally training around increasing support for the CPP Parenting Student Community. The training is from noon to 2 p.m. Register here.

October 12: All of Us Research Program Info Session. Join Cal Poly Pomona’s All of Us Student Engagement Ambassadors to learn more about the All of Us program, which aims to create a more diverse pool of health and medical data, from all people in the US. By gathering information about your health, habits, and where you live, researchers will be able to provide healthcare treatments and prevention strategies tailored to you. The session is from 4 to 5 p.m. RSVP here.

October 14 and 19: Find Your Advisor e-Booths. Hop onto our drop-in Zoom to get help finding your advisor and how to make an appointment on CPP Connect. The session will be open from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP and get the Zoom link here.

October 14: Virtual Club Fair. Hang out with some of CPP's clubs and organizations! The fair is from noon to 1 p.m. RSVP here.

October 14: Life After Graduation: Small Business. Do you have a small business? Interested in creating one? Hear small business owners share their story about what it takes to run one! The event is from noon to 1:15 p.m. RSVP here.

October 14: CAPS Film Festival: The Unafraid. Join CAPS for our second documentary in our virtual film festival. The Unafraid follows the lives of three DACA students in Georgia, a state that has banned them from attending its top public universities, and from qualifying for in-state tuition at any other public college. The event is from 5 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP here.

October 14: Fitness for Climbers. This workshop includes fitness instruction on cardio, mind/body, strength, and body weight/strength training specifically for climbers. After assessing your baseline climbing fitness level, this program will target ways in which fitness can improve your climbing regimen. The workshop is from 5 to 7 p.m. Register here.

October 15: Badminton Tournament. Join us at the BRIC courts for a singles and doubles bracket. Winners get a prize. The tournament begins at 1 p.m. Register here.

October 15: Mindful Broncos. Mindfulness: the ability to focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. 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 3 to 3:45 p.m. RSVP here.

October 16: Cast and Catch Bonelli Regional Park Fishing Trip. Join Adventures at Bonelli Regional Park and try your luck at fishing for a variety of species found within the reservoir. Our "Introduction to Modern Fishing" and "Introduction to Fly Fishing" workshops are recommended prior to this. Transportation is not provided. The trip is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here.

October 19: Live P.I.E.S. with Prabhat, with Special Guest President Coley. “P.I.E.S. with Prabhat” is an ASI IGTV series starring ASI President Prabhat Jammalamadaka, where he shares updates from ASI Student Government. In this episode, Prabhat and President Coley will answer questions previously submitted by CPP students. The event is from noon to 1 p.m. Get the Zoom link here: the password is ASI.

October 19: Ask Me Anything Workshop. Join the CBA Alumni Chapter and get your chance to connect with CPP Alumni who are excited to speak with you and answer your career-related questions. The workshop is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Register here.

October 20: Food is Fuel: Lifestyle Transformation. Having trouble deciding which foods should be fueling your fitness and wellness? Learn from Campus Rec experts on trending, science-backed nutrition topics to improve daily living and overall quality of life. The session is from 5 to 6 p.m. RSVP here.