FAQ

Transition Time

What to Do as Semester Conversion Approaches in Fall 2018

Cal Poly Pomona is one academic year away from converting to the semester system.

Over the next year, undergraduate and graduate students should work with their

academic advisors to make sure they’re on track to graduate and create a transition plan.

Don’t know where or how to start planning? Here are some common concerns:

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I’m graduating in spring 2018. Why should semester conversion maer to me?

Check and double-check to make sure you are still on track to graduate under the current quarter system. If you haven’t already done so, fill out your MyPlanner and consult your Individual Academic Plan (IAP). These two tools will help you keep track and give a visual snapshot of the sequence of courses you’ve taken or still need to complete under the quarter system. If you are within 60 units of graduating, you should have received a notice from the university to complete your IAP on your BroncoDirect To-Do List. You can learn more about MyPlanner and the IAP at www.cpp.edu/~advising/myplanner.

Why is MyPlanner so important?

Colleges and departments use aggregated data from MyPlanner to forecast demand for classes and to add sections where student demand is high. If you need to take a class but it’s not being offered in the quarter you need it, make sure to tell your department.

I’m graduating aer semester conversion. What important things should I know about financial aid, course units and study-abroad opportunities?

The university’s Pledge to Students promises that you won’t lose any credits that you’ve earned before semester conversion or endure additional time to graduation as long as you remain in your major aer completing 45 major units, pass your classes, take full-time schedules, and regularly meet with your faculty advisor. Your financial aid package would not be affected by semester conversion. The only change would be the disbursement schedule: It will happen twice a year instead of three times. Planning to study abroad? Good news: The semester calendar makes it easier to pursue study-abroad opportunities because most international universities that partner with the CSU system follow the semester system.

For additional resources to guide you through semester conversion, go to www.cpp.edu/~semester.