N EW S TUDENT O RIENTATION C OLLEGE OF E NGINEERING

CPP C OLLEGE OF E NGINEERING Hands-on Learning Bronco Engineers are in high demand 5000 students and seven engineering depts. Students are highly involved in research, leadership positions all across campus and in the college, and exciting internships. Expect to be challenged. This is NOT Community College. We have a newly re-designed website! Check it often for info:

C OMMON PROBLEMS TRANSFERS ENCOUNTER Fast pace in Quarter system Working too much! Less than 20 hours is ideal Balancing work, family, personal issues, and commuting Thinking CPP is the same as Community College Not asking for help when you need it Not staying on campus to get to know professors, other people, and to study

T IPS FOR SUCCESS Learn to manage your time Use Resources Get to know your professors Get involved Get to know your department Utilize advising if you need help units first quarter Reduce off-campus work load Engineering classes are demanding Join organized study groups

A SK FOR H ELP ! U SE R ESOURCES Learning Resource Center Math and Science Help (MASH) The University Writing Center (UWC) The College Reading Skills Program (CRSP) ASI Tutoring Maximizing Engineering Potential Program Academic Excellence Workshops in major classes, Math, science courses Disability Resource Center Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Women in Engineering Program

S TUDY /W ORK L OADS Hours WorkedMax. course load 10 hrs/wk16 units 20 hrs/wk12 units 40 hrs/wk8 units Unit LoadClass Hours Recommended Study Hours Total Hours 8 units8 hours16 hours24 hours 12 units12 hours24 hours36 hours 16 units16 hours32 hours48 hours Approximations Class Hours: 1hr/unit Study Hours: 2-3 hrs/unit

D EGREE AND M AJOR R EQUIREMENTS Major Requirements Curriculum sheet: Flowcharts & Roadmaps - track progress Degree requirements Engineering majors: 198 units to graduate

Informative Curriculum Flowchart

Engineering Student Handbook E-catalog Campus policies Course information including pre-requisites Withdrawal policy First 5 days without a “W” to add/drop By the 15 th day of instruction can withdraw online with a “W” After the first 15 days, it is very difficult to withdraw! Must have a SERIOUS/COMPELLING REASON. CORE GPA and CPP GPA. DPR (Degree Progress Report) contains Core, CPP, and overall GPA A CADEMIC P OLICIES

A CADEMIC S TANDING Good Standing: GPA > 2.2 (CPP & Overall) CPP, Overall, & Core must be > 2.0 to graduate Good Standing but At Risk: 2.0 < GPA < 2.2 Probation: Subject to Disqualification: Units EarnedFr (0-44)So (45-89)Jr (90-134)Sr (135+) GPA1.5 – – – – 1.99 Units Earned Fr (0-44)So (45-89)Jr (90-134)Sr (135+) GPA<1.5<1.7<1.9<1.95

D ISQUALIFICATION Class Level Units Completed GPB Freshmen or Sophomore Junior Senior

R EPEATING C OURSES Course Repetition: Only if C- or lower May only take course 3 times 42 quarter units max G RADE F ORGIVENESS NOT automatic Submit Course Repetition Form 16 unit max Process before falling below 2.0 GPA Use wisely (i.e. core classes)

C HANGE OF M AJOR You cannot change your major during Orientation. If you do not want to continue pursuing an engineering major, take GEs or go to the dept to find out the requirements of the major you want. Non-impacted Majors in Engineering (ET/IME): Please go to dept to find out specific requirements to switch. Impacted Majors in Engineering (AERO, CHEM, CIVIL, ECE, ME): Please go to dept to find out the specific requirements to switch.

R EGISTRATION T IPS Follow flow chart/roadmap; have back-up classes CHECK PRE-REQS Balance course load (not all core if you can do that) Decide max number of units (12-16 ideal) Confirm classes are added/dropped (including waitlisted classes)

C OURSE S UBSTITUTIONS Automatic if articulated ( If not articulated then you will need to submit petition if you want official credit Use the online form ONLY services/index.shtml Must complete online and print Chair of the specific dept. approves or does not approve Approvals: Faculty Advisor, Dept. Chair, and Associate Dean

R ESOURCES ASK FOR HELP!! Assigned a faculty advisor in your major MEP Academic Excellence Workshops open to all students Get to know your professors and go to their office hours! Cal Poly Pomona address University method of communication and should be checked regularly E-catalog

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