California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Office of Graduate Studies California State Polytechnic University, Pomona 3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 Tel: (909) 869-3331

The Graduate Experience
With a graduate student population of over 1,900 students, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona (Cal Poly Pomona) offers an excellent education and outstanding career preparation that mirrors, and benefits from, the diversity of Southern California. The university offers 24 master's degree programs, postbaccalaureate credential and certificate programs, and a joint doctorate of education (EdD) in educational administration and leadership. Its programs link theory and practice to prepare graduate students for lifelong learning, leadership, and careers in a changing multicultural world. Cal Poly Pomona considers graduate students an important and dynamic part of the California State University system. Its master's degree programs cover a breadth of fields, and its location in the Southern California area provides a diverse environment that enriches the graduate experience.

Student Success
Cal Poly Pomona offers graduate degrees to support your professional advancement and growth. Cal Poly Pomona is committed to helping its students achieve a competitive difference in their lives. Some quick facts about Cal Poly Pomona graduate programs:

• Cal Poly Pomona has over 1,900 graduate students and awards an average of about 250 graduate degrees each year.
• The university's diverse graduate student population includes 56 percent women, 44 percent men, 51 percent ethnic minorities, and 10 percent international students.
• Graduate program coursework is available for students employed full time (46.3 percent) and part time (57.2 percent).
• Distinguished faculty provide individual advising and guidance to help students achieve their educational goals.
• Cal Poly Pomona's Career Center helps in the successful culmination of the educational experience by providing comprehensive career development services including:
  • Seven annual career fairs
  • Interview preparation
  • Salary negotiation tips
  • Employer perspectives
  • Graduate school advising, including the pursuit of doctoral programs

Pomona Campus
Cal Poly Pomona is noted for its scenic 1,400acre campus, located 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, and is part of one of the most dynamic economic and cultural regions in the country. Within a 20-mile radius of the university is a multiethnic population of nearly 3.8 million people. The university is comprised of 2,000 faculty and staff educating over 19,000 students, and has an increasingly diverse ethnic, cultural, and international character.