Cal Poly Pomona Parent Guide
Advice from the Professionals
Here is a list of things for students to keep in mind or do…
| …Between Orientation and beginning of school | …First week of classes | …First quarter |
|---|---|---|
| Get ready for Advising | ||
| Start academic portfolio (of documents, curriculum sheet, etc.) | ||
| Explore BroncoDirect | ||
| Find out his/her advisor and contact information | Locate the Department Office for major | |
| Explore major department’s webpage for special learning opportunities | ||
| Visit the major department’s Blackboard organization site | ||
| Start compiling questions for first advising appointment | Meet advisor | Schedule an appointment before Winter scheduling begins |
| Check the CPP email account regularly for course updates | ||
| Academic Planning & Performance | ||
| Use the roadmap to start thinking about a personal academic plan | Review all course syllabi | |
| Get a planner/calendar to stay organized | Put class deadlines in planner/calendar | |
| Bookmark Registrar’s website for deadlines, forms, and regulations | Do not miss the first day of ANY class | |
| Print out course schedule from BroncoDirect | Be on time for class | Don’t miss class |
| Plan time schedule out for adequate study time - 2:1 ratio, 12 units = 12 hours in class + 24 hours of study time | Make friends in class & look for study buddies | |
| Purchase books before school starts | ||
| Plan out study spaces and get organized | “Hit the books” the minute school starts | Don’t procrastinate |
| Resolve computer issues/internet connections at home | Get help immediately | |
| Student Involvement | Student Involvement | Student Involvement |
| Explore major department, college and University website for involvement opportunities and recommendations | Attend BroncoFusion the day before school starts | Go to “Club Fairs” offered on campus |
| Identify a good first year activity | Look for free events on campus (like the Hot Dog Caper and concerts) | Join a club |
| Determine how much time you can commit to getting involved | Determine how much time you can commit to getting involved | |
| Items to get you organized | ||
| Map out commute options | Look for freebies (i.e. planners, calendars, etc.) | Fulfill immunization requirements (if applicable) |
| Bookmark real-time traffic report websites (for commuters) | Put all class, study time and involvement time on a calendar | |
| Map out where classes are on campus | ||
| Purchase a parking permit (if necessary) | ||
| Program University Police phone x3070 for emergencies | ||
| Get BroncoAccess card | ||
| Update emergency contact information in BroncoDirect |
