CPP GIF of the Week: When we're setting good intentions for 2022-23. You've got this, Broncos!

August 8-9 and August 8-12: Summer 2022 Finals Week for second 5-week and 10-week sessions. Find the schedule here. You'll start to see your grades the afternoon of August 15.

August 15-September 8: Fall 2022 Add/Drop Period. This is an optional registration window where you can adjust your schedule. You can add courses up to 18 units, or drop courses without receiving a W on your transcript. Keep tabs on your BroncoDirect Student Center's Enrollment Dates box for your Add/Drop window and your CPP email for more info.

August 24: Last day to drop all of your classes and receive a full refund or not owe fees. If you are not planning to attend Fall 2022 at Cal Poly Pomona, it is your responsibility to drop your courses to avoid owing fees to the university. If you drop all of your courses after August 24, you are responsible for prorated fees. Learn more about the policy here. 

August 25: First Day of Fall 2022. Classes are being offered in face-to-face, hybrid and online formats. It's crucial you check your schedule and your courses' instruction modes to confirm how they are being offered. Use our Instruction Mode Guide to learn about the different modes. 

September 9: Deadline to pay any Fall 2022 fee balance for students receiving financial aid. Your aid should disburse approximately 10 days before the first day of the term to pay your balance, as long as you are enrolled in the minimum units required for a full disbursement of the aid you receive. If you get there during Add/Drop Period, your financial aid will disburse in 24 hours. Contact Financial Aid & Scholarships or the Bronco Advising Center if you have any questions.

September 9: Deadline to opt out of Instant Access e-textbooks for Fall 2022. If you have an E-Books charge on your account balance, you are enrolled in a course that is offering Instant Access digital course materials. Find more info and the opt-out link here.

Check out the free and discounted software you have access to as a CPP student. Find the list and download links on the IT website.

Get your Eduroam WiFi set up. If you haven't set up your campus WiFi yet, now's the perfect time: you can set it up wherever you have an internet connection. Use the setup wizard to get started.

Get around with Class Pass. Cal Poly Pomona has partnered with Foothill Transit to bring students the Class Pass—which means free and unlimited rides on Foothill Transit all semester long! Students can pick up a Class Pass by making an appointment at the Games Room, Etc. (Bldg. 35-1110) through the ASI Portal. Find more info on the Class Pass website. If you picked one up anytime over the last year, your current pass is still valid.

Fall 2022 parking permits will be available beginning August 14. You can buy the semester permit through your parking portal. Daily permits are available in machines in the student lots. You can also download the PayByPhone app to pay hourly.

Opt into parking notifications. In the first weeks of the semester, Parking sends parking lot updates through the CPP Mobile app. Download the app in your phone app store, click on the person icon in the top right corner, and click on Messages. In the Opt-in section, click on Parking Availability.

German courses are available for Fall 2022. The Department of English & Modern Languages is offering GER 1111 (beginner/no prerequisites), GER 1112 (second-semester elementary German), and GER 2120 (intermediate film & reading) this fall! If you're interested in learning or brushing up on your German, email Dr. Lisa Beesley at ljbeesley@cpp.edu.

Join the Bronco Swim Challenge. Campus Recreation is challenging you to swim 100 miles in one semester! Here is an opportunity to put your endurance and skills to the test and swim up to 100 miles to earn cool prizes and bragging rights. Sign up on the ASI Portal.

Save the date for the Pumpkin Festival. Our annual festival will be October 1-30. Stay tuned for updates.

Throughout the Fall: Study Abroad 101. This is the first step for Broncos to Study Abroad! Learn about the types of programs, course pre-approval, how credit applies to your degree, Financial Aid & Scholarships, getting connected with a Global Ambassador, and more. Sessions are offered Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at varying times. Check the details and register on MyBAR.

Beginning August 24: CPP Fest. CPP Fest is the welcome campaign for all incoming first-year and transfer students! There are numerous events happening starting August 24, including a resource and club fair, free lunch, Play Fair, and more! Keep tabs on the official website for full information.

Beginning August 25: Group Fitness Classes. Tired of the treadmill? Join the Bronco community for a great workout in a group setting. Each class is designed and taught by certified instructors; our group fitness programs provide a variety of classes including mind and body, strength training, cardio, dance, and martial arts. View the schedule on the BRIC website. Register on the ASI Portal: registration will open 24 hours prior to the start of each class.

Beginning August 25: Frequent Fitness. If you participate in 24 or more fitness classes as part of the Frequent Fitness program this semester, you'll be eligible for an exclusive giveaway at the end of the semester. Prizes will be awarded to the 2 members with the most classes for the semester. Register on the ASI Portal.

Beginning August 25: Fitness Orientation. Are you overwhelmed with all the BRIC has to offer? Signing up for a Fitness Orientation will give you a 45-minute meeting with a Fitness staff member to inform you about the programs and services you can participate in this semester. Register on the ASI Portal.

Beginning August 25: Aquatic Private Swim Lessons. Swimming is an essential life skill, and it’s never too late to learn how to swim or to improve your skills. Campus Rec Aquatics offers one-on-one instruction at the BRIC to help individuals improve their water skills and swim technique. Register on the ASI Portal.

August 26: BroncoFusion. Gather your Bronco buddies for the return of our large, outdoor concert and get ready for the ultimate kickoff to the new school year! Follow @asicpp on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook to be the first to know the lineup of artists and ticket information! Due to limited capacity, this event will ONLY be open to CPP community members.

August 30: Introduction to Lead Climbing. Lead climbing is an exhilarating and challenging way to climb, requiring the climber to be proficient and comfortable in their foundational movement and technical skills. Learn about the specific mindset and risk management considerations required to climb in this style along with strategies to avoid clipping mistakes, take lead falls, and the basics of fall forces. Bronco Peak Blue Belt Access is required upon registration. The workshop is from 5 to 8 p.m. at the BRIC's Bronco Peak. Register on the ASI Portal.

Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning August 30: Open Recreation Water Polo. Meet other players with similar water polo experiences for a fun and inclusive workout. Open for all players of various levels. The open session will be from 4 to 5 p.m. at the BRIC Pool. Register on the ASI Portal.