Fall 2023 Finals Week: December 11-17, 2023

Your Broncos are quickly approaching finals and we encourage all of you to check in with your student and share the following resources with them:

Building 95's Cultural & Identity Centers:

• The Black Resource Center, Cesar E. Chavez Center for Higher Education, Womxn's Resource Center, and Asian and Pacific Islander Student Center are offering Study After Hours the week before finals on December 4-7 that go until 7pm.

The University Library:

• The library will be open Monday-Thursday from 7AM-12AM and Friday from 7AM-6:30PM starting on Monday, December 4th and ending on Friday, December 15th.
• The Maker Studio Open Space will be held in the library from December 11-15 between 12PM-5PM. Students can come in and catch up on any workshops they missed during the semester (crochet, leather working, keychain making, sewing, and more).
• Therapy Dogs will be available from December 5-14 at various times throughout Finals Week for students to destress. For more details, click HERE!

If you would like to view the schedule for Finals Week, click the button below! We wish your Broncos luck on finals!

Join the CPP community for our holiday themed Sunday Horse Show. The show will be hosted at the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center on December 3rd from 2-3PM. Wear something fun for the holidays!

Tickets range from $4-5 (children 5 and under are free). Parking is across the street from the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center in parking lot F9. A parking permit is required. Parking permits can be purchased at the kiosks in the parking lots.

For more information about the W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, click HERE to access their website. Please click the button below to purchase tickets for the Sunday Horse Show.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is Changing!

The FAFSA Simplification Act is an initiative by the United States Department of Education to make applying for federal student aid easier for students. As a result, the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be available by

December 31st, 2023.

The process for the California Dream Act Application (CADAA) will include some of the changes from the new FAFSA, both of which will be implemented for the 2024–2025 award year. All students must complete either the FAFSA or CADAA to be considered for federal student aid.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships at CPP is dedicated to keeping students, families, supporters, and the campus community updated with these changes. They have created a webpage to address any of your questions or concerns. The website is fully up to date and will continue to be updated as they receive more information from the Department of Education. To visit the webpage, click the button below!

The 2024-2025 Student Leader Application for UHS is Open!

If your student is interested in applying to be a Resident Advisor or an Event Lead for next academic year, encourage them to apply before the deadline.



UHS will host two more Information Sessions this week on Tuesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 7th from 12:00pm - 1:00pm. Visit their webpage to see the location, RSVP, and learn more about each role. Applications close Friday, February 2, 2024.

Please click the button below to visit their website and learn more about Residence Life Student Leaders!

Winter Break Housing Closure

Residential buildings will be closed beginning Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 5 PM and will re-open to residents on Friday, January 19, 2024, at 10 AM. This closure will include all the residential buildings. Housing residents will not have access to the building or suite/room during this time period.

• Please Note: Residents DO NOT have to take belongings home during the Winter Break (except any valuables).
• Package Pick-Up: The last day to pick up packages for the Fall Semester will be December 15th. Packages that are not picked up will be sent back to the sender. Residents are encouraged to plan ahead.
• Meal Plans: Fall meal plans will end with dinner on December 17, 2023. Spring meal plans will begin with dinner on January 19, 2024.

Stayover Request: Residents who need housing during the Winter Break must request a Winter Break Stayover Request through the Housing Portal between November 15th to December 1st.

• Based on operational needs, students who remain on campus may be required to stay in a temporary location for the full duration of the break.
• Meal plans are not active during this time, and on-campus dining options will be limited.
• Approved stayovers will be charged $40/day, with a max charge of $560.00.

Please reach out to University Housing Services directly with any further questions you may have about Winter Break Closure. Click the button below to access the weekly University Housing Services Newsletter.