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NOTE: This tour is not intended to guide a walking tour of campus.
Student Service Building (Bldg. 121)
Please note this Campus Tour is intended for virtual use only. It is not intended to guide a walking tour of campus.
The Student Services Building symbolizes the aspirations and mission of the university and will serve as the campus “front door” for prospective students, returning students, alumni and visitors. The building houses the Office of the President, Division of University Advancement, and Divisions of Academic, Student and Administrative Affairs. The undulating roof design is inspired by the surrounding hills and mountains, branding the building both as a campus landmark and a memorable place of arrival. The roof also serves a primary and essential role in passive solar design. Its perforated overhangs shade the exterior glass, reduce thermal loads and glare, and maximize good quality daylight.
Centerpointe Dining Commons (Bldg. 72)
Centerpointe offers delicious and nutritious food stations with items such as handmade tortillas, a sushi bar, a salad bar featuring Cal Poly Pomona grown produce, a carving station, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options and so much more!
University Housing Services (Bldg. 74)
Living on campus offers students enormous benefits from support in academic pursuits to experiencing campus life and coming a Bronco!
On-campus living is safe, convenient, and cost effective. Our current and past residents will testify that living on-campus made adjusting to a college environment easier. In addition, this is where residents meet their life-long friends. Another timely benefit is that residents have easy access to campus without the hassles of commuting and traffic. From academic and educational programs to cultural and recreational events, we encourage you to participate and take advantage of the opportunities of living in a learning centered environment.
University Suites
On campus are 4 Residential Suites. These give upperclassmen the opportunity to live on campus after their first year and continue to have a meal plan. Each suite will house 4 students; and have 2 or 4 bedrooms (depending on which layout you choose), 2 bathrooms, a small kitchen, living room, and balcony. The meal plans are more geared towards using Meal Points at the on-campus markets, food courts, Centerpointe Dining Commons, or Farm Store.
If you want to move off campus after your first year we will help you with that. Our University Village is right across Temple Ave. The Village is a year-round operation with each apartment designed for four-person occupancy. Phase I houses residents in two double occupancy rooms or two large rooms with one person per room; Phase II residents live in four single rooms per apartment or two single rooms and one double occupancy room; and Phase III, completed in the fall 2005, has four single room apartments. Each furnished apartment includes air conditioning and heating, cable television, internet connection, full kitchen, dining area, living room, and two bathrooms.
Kellogg Gym (Bldg. 43)
Across the way is the Kellogg Gym, where our basketball team practices and competes. Cal Poly Pomona is in the National Collegiate Athletic Association and competes at the Division 2 level. We have 10 team sports—5 men and 5 women: men’s and women’s basketball, cross country, soccer, track & field, men’s baseball and women’s volleyball.
BRIC (Bldg. 42)
The BRIC, or Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex as it is formally known. This will be the main fitness and activity center for all students on campus. Students can take part in fitness classes, play a variety of sports on our multipurpose courts, take a lap on our indoor track, utilize the huge selection of workout equipment, or rock climb on our 52 foot rock wall which is the tallest in the CSU system. Outside the BRIC is where we have our lap pool and “resort-style” pool. Along with all that, there will be a Jamba Juice and sitting areas.
Bronco Bookstore (Bldg. 66)
Inside the bookstore you are able to purchase any bronco apparel or accessories, school supplies, computer hardware and software, as well as textbooks on the second floor. They allow you to acquire books in a few different ways:
- Buying new or used books
- Renting new or used books
- Purchasing e-books
They also have a book buy-back program in place to allow students to make some money back at the end of the quarter. Also inside are Counseling and Psychological Services, Renaissance Scholar Program, and classrooms. The Bookstore is part of the Cal Poly Pomona Foundation, which is a non-profit, self-supporting auxiliary service of the campus.
Bronco Student Center (Bldg. 35)
The motto of this building is “Eat, Meet, Study, Play,” and as you cruise through it you will pick up on each of these. It is essentially the living room of the campus. One of our food courts is in here, as well as a Round Table Pizza. Keep walking past Round Table and you will see our Bronco Copy and Mail center and the Cal Poly Federal Credit Union. Upon entering the games room, you’ll notice a variety of arcade games and pool/ping pong tables. But in addition to this equipment, they also serve as the campus lost and found and a table-rental center. At the front counter is a one stop shop for discounted tickets to movies and LA attractions!
University Plaza (Bldg. 26)
Many students on campus refer to this building as “The Old Stables,” simply because they were built in 1927 and used by Mr. Kellogg to house his original Arabian horse collection. Nowadays it serves mainly as our Office of Student Life & Cultural Centers. They oversee our 316 clubs and organizations, Greek Life, and Rose Float Program offices. In addition to those, our Pride Center and Native American Student Centers are located in the Plaza. Those are two of our six cultural centers on campus; all working to bring our richly diverse campus together.
University Library (Bldg. 15)
The library, building 15, is a multipurpose facility. You will notice it has two contradicting designs to it. An older, dark red brick color building, into a very modern, tan and glass building. That is because in 2008 it underwent a $58 million renovation, adding about 100,000 square feet to it. When you come up to the entrance you will see the 24-Hour computer lab. That facility is open 24/7 to students and faculty by way of their Bronco ID Card. It is equipped with bathrooms, tables, computers, as well as printers. Upon entering the library itself you will be walking by a number of classrooms. The first room on your left is a 125-seat lecture hall; one of the largest classrooms on campus (with the largest being the 170 seat hall in the College of Business building). Now is a good time to mention, our average class size at Cal Poly is 35, and our student-faculty ratio is 25:1. Follow the hallway on to the foyer now. The facilities on the first floor include the full Starbucks as well as our Arabian Horse Library where you can read all about the history with William Kellogg and his Arabian Horse collection. Upstairs are numerous learning resource centers, including:
- MASH-math and science help
- General Tutoring
- Writing Center
- Reading Center
- Study rooms (bookable by students)
- Computer Labs
Drama Department (Bldg. 25)
The Theatre Department awards undergraduate degrees in theatre, emphasizing theatrical production and the “doing” of theatre. Courses are offered in all aspects of theatre, both artistic and academic.
Music (Bldg. 24)
The Music Department presents over 50 concerts/events annually, including faculty/staff artist concerts, renowned artists, alumni artists, and department ensemble concerts. Department ensembles are open to all university students and performances are open to the general public.
Collins College (Bldg. 79)
Collins College of Hospitality Management (Bldg. 79)
The Collins College offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in hospitality management. They also have options to minor in hospitality management and culinology. The most notable facilities on campus for this college are the Kellogg West Hotel & Conference Center and the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Both facilities give students a place to practice their learning whether it is in management, menu design, cooking, or oenology (beer and/or wine-making). The Collins College receives millions of dollars in donations from corporate sponsors who are committed to helping students get the best utilities possible.
Kellogg West (Bldg. 76)
Uniquely located on a wooded hilltop overlooking cereal magnate W.K. Kellogg's former ranch estate, Kellogg West Conference Center & Hotel @ Cal Poly Pomona is a full service hotel and conference facility that offers the perfect backdrop for meetings, conferences and special events.
Cultural Centers (Bldg. 95)
Cal Poly Pomona is one of the more diverse campuses in the Cal State system which allows for a tremendous learning environment. The Cultural Centers provide a multitude of programs to enhance cross cultural communication and experiences to our student body. This building originally was the house of the Kellogg Ranch manager. Now it houses more cultural centers:
- The African American Student Center
- The Asian & Pacific Islander Center
- The Womxn’s Resource Center
- The César E. Chávez Center for Higher Education
- The Native American Student Center
- The Pride Center
All six of these centers specialize in programs geared towards different audiences, however, by no means does someone have to be of one of those specific cultures to join a center, they are open to everyone.
Campus Center Market Place & Career Center (Bldg. 97)
On the ground floor of this facility is the Career Center. Over 400 employers from different industries and organizations visit our school every year. They also help students find full, part-time, and internship job openings through their helpful services. They do resume workshops, mock interviews, and very large career fairs to match students with companies in their fields of interest. In addition, they also announce on-campus job openings.
Right upstairs from the Career Center is the Market Place. This is another campus food court where you can get Carl’s Jr, Taco Bell, Panda Express, a salad & soup bar, Pony Express convenience store, and a Jamba Juice Express.
University Quad
The quad is the large grassy area outside the Market Place. At this point you are in the central point on campus; surrounded by all eight of our colleges. This is also where our graduation ceremonies take place. Here is a brief summary of our colleges and what they offer:
College of Agriculture (Bldg. 2)
Students in this college can study the science, business, and the education that goes into the Agriculture field. It is much more than farming. There are eight bachelor of science degrees offered: agricultural science (education), animal health science (vet tech program), animal science (pre-vet), apparel merchandising and management, agribusiness and food industry management, food science and technology, foods and nutrition, and plant science. There are also Masters of Science degrees offered in Agricultural Science and Nutrition & Food Science. This department’s facilities include: a 700-acre farm, citrus packinghouse, a meat-processing laboratory, our Arabian Horse Center, and many more.
College of Business Administration (Bldg. 162, 163, 164)
The undergraduate program is accredited by AACSB International — a hallmark excellence achieved by less than one-third of the nation's business programs. This accreditation assures quality and promotes excellence and continuous improvement in business education. Under the CBA, one can obtain degrees in accounting, computer information systems, finance real estate and law, international business & marketing, management and human resources, and technology and operations management. Cal Poly Pomona's graduate business programs offer our students the chance to advance their careers with a number of academic degrees including the Master of Business Administration (MBA) & Master of Science in Business Administration (MSBA).
College of Education & Integrative Studies (Bldg. 6)
The College of Education and Integrative Studies is a learning community focused on meeting the present and future needs of students in our communities. We educate students to become highly qualified and significant leaders in our society. We are committed to the principles of diversity, ethics and social justice, and life-long learning. Degrees in this college include ethnic and women’s studies and liberal studies. You can also obtain up to a doctorate in education, or teaching credentials for single or multiple subjects.
College of Environmental Design (Bldg. 7)
The College of Environmental Design offers bachelor degrees in: architecture, graphic design, art history, landscape architecture, urban & regional planning, and regenerative studies. You can also do your master degree in architecture, landscape architecture, urban & regional planning, or regenerative studies. This college also oversees the John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies where students can live and learn how to live in a sustainable environment while minimizing their carbon footprint on the earth.
Collins College of Hospitality Management (Bldg. 79)
The Collins College offers a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in hospitality management. They also have options to minor in hospitality management and culinology. The most notable facilities on campus for this college are the Kellogg West Hotel & Conference Center and the Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch. Both facilities give students a place to practice their learning whether it is in management, menu design, cooking, or oenology (beer and/or wine-making). The Collins College receives millions of dollars in donations from corporate sponsors who are committed to helping students get the best utilities possible.
College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences (Bldg. 5)
The College offers introductory and advanced course work in 20 degree and certificate programs. Central to the mission of the College is the General Education program offered to all students enrolled in the University. The College embraces its role in providing courses and curricula in support of multiple and single subject teaching credential students. The University’s mission to provide for the “intellectual, personal, and professional development” of its students, staff, and faculty lies at the heart of the College’s commitment to offer programs that educate the whole person. Some of the fields that a student could earn a bachelor’s degree include: anthropology, communication, English, kinesiology and health promotion, music, psychology, and many more. Master’s degrees are also offered in economics, English, history, kinesiology, psychology, and public administration.
College of Science (Bldg. 8, 3 & 4)
The undergraduate degrees that can be earned are in botany, general biology, microbiology, zoology, biotechnology, biochemistry, chemistry, industrial chemistry, molecular modeling & simulation, computer science, environmental biology, geology, kinesiology (exercise science focus), kinesiology (health promotion focus), kinesiology (pedagogy focus), applied mathematics/statistics, secondary teacher prep/pure mathematics, and physics. One of the most notable facilities of the College of Science is the BioTrek ecosystem. This is an educational experience of the tropical rainforest, aquatic environments of the tropics, also equipped with California indigenous plants and a Caiman alligator!
Student Health Service (Bldg. 46)
All the way up University Dr. lies the health center. When you’re away from home and in need of medical services, a staff of licensed medical doctors, nurse practitioners and registered nurses are available to assist you. Once enrolled, your pre-paid health fee covers most services, including office visits for routine medical care (colds, flu, cuts, sprains, etc.), x-rays, minor surgery and most lab work. Student Health Services is a fully staffed and licensed ambulatory care facility, accredited every three years by the Accredited Association for Ambulatory health Care.
Old Administration Building (Bldg. 1)
Inside this building are a few key departments. One being the Kellogg Honors College (KHC). The honors college is designed for high-achieving students to help them prepare for future careers and to provide an outstanding academic experience in a close community of students and faculty. The students are able to honors courses, which are limited to 20 students, and have use of the Honors Commons and computer lab. Incoming freshmen will be invited to apply to the Honors Program if they are exempt from the EPT and ELM tests at Cal Poly Pomona (scores of 550 or higher on both math and verbal SAT tests) and a 3.5 GPA or above (on a 4.0 scale). They can also get invited into the program if they graduate in the top 5% of their class. Incoming transfer students who apply to the program must have at least a 3.5 GPA at their previous institutions.
Along with the KHC, students can also study abroad in any of our 22 participating countries. The International Center is on the first floor of this building and can handle any and all questions regarding these opportunities.
Manor House (Bldg. 111)
The Manor House was designed by Pasadena architect, Myron Hunt in the mid-1920s. It is a lovely two-story Spanish-style home with 17 rooms and more than 17,000 square feet of living space. The house was built for Kellogg’s eldest son Karl, and his family. Karl suffered from tuberculosis and hoped that the California weather along with working on the ranch would improve his health. The most recent residents of the Manor House are Dr. Soraya Coley, our university president, and her husband Ron.
College of Engineering (Bldg. 9)
College of Engineering (Bldg. 9 & 17)
The College of Engineering offers 11 Bachelor of Science degrees in: aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, computer, construction technology, electronics and computer technology, general engineering technology, industrial, manufacturing, and mechanical engineering. They also offer Master of Science degrees in civil, electrical, engineering management, mechanical, and aerospace engineering. With clubs ranging from SAE Formula, to Undergraduate Missiles, Ballistics, and Rocketry Association, and everything in between, students are able to apply their engineering know-how directly with a club.
College of Engineering Laboratories (Bldg. 17)
Though we covered the degrees offered and had a glimpse at some of the clubs within this college, there is much more than meets the eye. The College of Engineering is ranked 3rd in the nation for undergraduate engineering programs, among public universities. The college offers more laboratory courses than most other engineering programs—courses taught by faculty who are active leaders in the engineering field. Another perk, classes are small for undergrad and upper-division classes, around 24 students, which allow students to get to know their professors. Building 17 is the college’s $52 million engineering lab facility, the newest building to the department. It houses teaching laboratories, graduate research space, self-instructional computer labs, faculty offices and special instructional space.
Rose Garden
This beautiful campus landmark, the W.K. Kellogg Commemorative Rose Garden, was originally an idea of Kellogg’s for his wife. He employed Charles Adams for the landscaping of the garden and chose the wheel design so that all of the featured flowers could be tended to with ease of access. The gazebo did not appear until the class of 1994 donated it to the school. The very first graduation ceremony was held in the rose garden, the idea of the brick pathways was to create a tradition among students so that a natural part of graduating and leaving Cal Poly Pomona would be to leave their legacy in the brick walk. There are seven walkways that come off of the gazebo with brick plazas at the top of each long walkway. Each plaza is dedicated to a particular group such as alumni bricks, retired and current staff and faculty members; and the Kellogg family descendants. Proceeds from these brick sales go to scholarships for current students.
Japanese Garden
As you walk back to building 98, you will see the George and Sakaye Aratani Japanese Garden, which fosters an appreciation of nature and Japanese culture. It features traditional Japanese flora and creates a small slice of peaceful paradise in the midst of the campus.
CLA (Bldg. 98)
Designed by Albuquerque, New Mexico-based architect Antoine Predock in the Futurist style and completed in 1993, it has come to be the defining image of the university. Its pointed, triangular and open top makes it the most distinct tower on the university campus. The tower side of the CLA, which became the architectural centerpiece and administrative hub when it opened in 1993, has been shut down. The classroom side of the CLA will continue to be fully operational. The future of the CLA tower will be addressed at a later date. University administration and most of the divisions and departments that had been housed in the CLA tower are operating in the SSB, which was designed to deliver efficient and streamlined services to students.