T H E H U N T L E Y C O L L E G E O F A G R I C U L T U R E @ C A L P O L Y P O M O N A The Greenhand V O L U M E 2 2 F A L L 2 0 1 7 A P P L I C A N T S GREETINGS! Thank you for applying to Cal Poly Pomona and to one of the academic programs in the Huntley College of Agriculture. Receiving this newsletter does not mean you have been admitted, just that thr college has been notified that you applied. We hope that if you are admitted, that you will select Cal Poly Pomona as your college of choice. The information included in this newsletter is provided to assist you with your journey to Cal Poly Pomona. If you have any questions, please call or email Rhonda Ostrowski, Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, at (909) 869-3718, or at rlostrowski@cpp.edu. greenhand /green-hand/ 1: an inexperienced person; 2: a newcomer unacquainted with the local manners and customs CPP Bound Checklist Claim your account. If you haven t already done so, follow the instructions emailed to you by the Admissions Office to claim your Cal Poly Pomona account. For more information on how to do this, go to the Claim Your Account at <https://apps. cpp.edu/idm/user_claim.aspx>. Check your admission application status. To get current information on the status of your admission application, logon to BroncoDirect at <www.cpp.edu/~broncodirect/> and use your Bronco Name and Bronco Password. Look for View My To Do List. Your To Do List will show all items that you need to complete. Submit test scores. Freshmen only. Official SAT or ACT scores must be received by the Admissions Office by January 31. Check your status online through BroncoDirect to see if your test scores have been received from the appropriate agency. SAT would show ETS, and ACT would show ACT. Submit your transcripts. Final transcripts for all applicants need to be received by July 15. Transcripts must be mailed by your school. Send to: Admissions Office, Cal Poly Pomona, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768. Transfer applicants may be required to submit initial transcripts in January or February. Check your To Do List on Bronco Direct for the deadline. Apply for financial aid. The priority filing period is October 1-March 2 each year for the following academic year. Complete the FAFSA application online at <www.fafsa.ed.gov>, as soon after October 1 as possible, but no later than March 2. Use the Federal School Code of 001144. Submit a GPA Verification Form to be considered for the state Cal Grant programs. This form is available online at <www.csac.ca.gov/>. The deadline is March 2. You can check the status of your financial aid application on Bronco Direct. Apply for scholarships. Complete the Bronco Scholarship Application to be considered for both university and College of Agriculture scholarships. The application is available online at <www.cpp.edu/ ~financial-aid/> beginning in January. The deadline for Cal Poly Pomona scholarships is March 2. The deadline for College of Agriculture scholarships is April 25. For additional scholarships, check with your high school or community college counseling office AND go online at <www.fastweb.com>. Apply for housing. Freshmen live in the residence halls. Transfer students live in campus apartments (the Suites or the Village ). For the residence halls or suites, review the information online at <www.cpp.edu/~housing/. Click on Apply for Housing under Future Residents. Applications will open January 31. For apartments at University Village, go to <foundation. cpp.edu/village>. There is a Freshman Requirement. Be sure to check this out at <www.cpp.edu /~housing> under Future Residents. Take the ELM and EPT Tests. Freshmen only. These are the Entry Level Math test and the English Placement Test. Best advice: take them early and get them out of the way! Freshmen must take these tests unless they qualify for an exemption. Information on exemptions is available at: >ELM--www.ets.org/csu/about/ elm >EPT--www.ets.org/csu/about/ ept Test dates are: Test Date 2/11/17 3/18/17 4/1/17 5/6/17 Register By 1/27/17 3/3/17 3/17/17 4/21/17 Tests are offered at all CSU campuses throughout the state. You can take the tests at any campus and have your scores transferred to Cal Poly Pomona. The fee for each test is $20. To register for a Cal Poly Pomona test or to get complete ELM/ EPT information, go to <www.cpp.edu/~testcenter/> For information on tests offered at another CSU campus, go to the Educational Testing service site <www.ets.org/csu/registration/>. Out-of-state applicants can take the tests through the Educational Testing Service, <www. ets.org/csu/registration/>. The Cal Poly Pomona Test Center can be reached at (909) 869-3353. Tests MUST be taken no later than the test. Do not wait to be admitted to take the tests. Continued on the next page.
PAGE 2 COUNTDOWN TO FALL 10 Now - Review this newsletter - Submit FAFSA 9 January - Submit GPA Verification Form - Register for the ELM and EPT - SAT/ ACT test scores due - Apply for housing 8 February - Complete Bronco Scholarship Application 7 March - Attend Poly View, the Huntley College of Agriculture Open House - Take the ELM and EPT - Apply for Huntley College of Agriculture Scholarships 6 April - Submit Enrollment Confirmation Deposit AG 100 The Huntley College of Agriculture requires all freshmen to enroll in AG 100 Orientation to the College of Agriculture during their first quarter. In this class you will learn tips and strategies on how to be a successful student at Cal Poly Pomona and in the College of Agriculture. You ll learn about the university, student services, campus history, study skills, campus internet services, college programs, college facilities, and college clubs; take a tour of the college; learn to navigate online class software; and get to meet other new students. Transfer students are not required to take AG 100. Summer Reading Assignment The Huntley College of Agriculture takes very seriously it's role in preparing freshmen for college. To help you learn about being a college student and what to expect, you will be given a copy of the book Been There, Should've Done That. This will be your summer reading assignment and you will be expected to read it, cover to cover, make notes, and complete an assignment that you will turn in on your first day in your AG 100 class. Previous freshmen have told us it is a fun and easy-to-read book that they got a lot out of. Books and information on the assignment will be distributed at Orientation during the summer. This assignment is for freshmen only; transfer students are exempt. 5 - Register for Orientation - Last chance to take placement tests 4 June - Request final transcripts 3 July or August - Attend orientation - Register for classes 2 August - Complete your summer reading assignment (freshmen only) - Pay registration fees - Gather school supplies 1 September - Attend Bronco Fusion 0 Schools starts! - On September 21 CPP Bound Checklist continued from first page Pay your ECD. An Enrollment Confirmation Deposit (ECD) of $150 is required of all admitted applicants. Information will be sent to you with your offer of admission. Applicants that do not meet the deadline may have their application administratively withdrawn. The deadline to pay your ECD is 1. Late admits may have a later ECD deadline. Register for orientation. Once you are admitted AND have submitted your ECD, you can register for Orientation. Orientation is MANDATORY for all new students. The programs are informative and fun. Best of all, you will get academic advising from your department, find out what classes to enroll in for fall quarter, and actually register for classes. Orientation dates are scheduled for June, July, and August. For more information and to register, go to <www.cpp.edu/ ~orientation/>. The deadline to register and pay for Orientation is June 1. Register for classes. You will register for classes during Orientation--earlier orientation dates have a better choice of classes. There will be a Schedule Adjustment Period mid August to add or drop courses to your schedule. You will have one final opportunity to adjust your schedule, during the add/drop period when fall quarter begins. When you meet with your department faculty during Orientation, pay attention to what classes to take (both your first and second choices). You may find you have a hold that won t allow you to register. Click on the hold icon to find out what it is for and then contact the appropriate office to have it cleared. Pay your fees. Pay your fees on time (by September 5) or lose your classes! Read CPP Bound. Look for this e-newsletter in your email inbox. It will be full of important information and deadline reminders to keep you on track.
Student Success Center The Student Success Center is a place students can go to for all kinds of advising--general academic advising, new student advising, IAP advising (Individual Academic Plan), and veteran services advising. The SSC is staffed by a professional advisor, student peer advisors, student IAP Ambassadors, and student Veteran Ambassadors. The professional advisor advises freshmen and sophomores (all majors except animal science), and collects forms for the Two & Four Year Graduation Pledge Program. The professional advisor is available by appointment. Student peer advisors and ambassadors are a great resource when it comes to questions about university forms, calendars, policies, procedures, student services, and activities. Student peer advisors and ambassadors are available on a walk-in basis--see their advising schedule posted in the SSC. The Student Success Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., and is located in 2-125 (this is on the first floor of the ag building, right next door to the restrooms). We hope that the Student Success Center will be your go-to place for help your first year at Cal Poly Pomona. ANNUAL EVENTS Sep Sep Oct Oct PAGE 3 Bronco Fusion Welcome-to-campus activities the week school starts. Hot Dog Caper Free hot dog lunch for the entire university! Club Fair & Ice Cream Social Find out about ag clubs. Pumpkin Festival Pumpkins, insects, music, games, booths, food, FUN! Your Home Department When you apply to the university, you apply for a major. Majors belong to departments. Find your major in the next column to learn what department you belong to. Each department has a department chair and administrative coordinator--two people you should get to know! Your department office will be your home base while a student at Cal Poly Pomona. Assigning academic advisors, getting forms signed, and having holds released all happen here. Information about internships, scholarships, jobs, and major-related student clubs can be found here too. Your first opportunity to meet faculty and staff from your department will be at summer orientation. Agribusiness & Food Industry Management/ Agricultural Science Majors: Agribusiness & Food Industry Management, Agricultural Science Location: 2-213 Phone: (909) 869-2207 Interim Department Chair: Valerie Mellano Administrative Coordinator: Jenifer Cazares Animal & Veterinary Sciences Majors: Animal Health Science, Animal Science Location: 2-123 Phone: (909) 869-2216 Department Chair: Broc Sandelin Administrative Coordinator: Sarah De La Parra Apparel Merchandising & Management Major: Apparel Merchandising & Management Location: 45-152 Phone: (909) 869-3377 Department Chair: Peter Kilduff Administrative Coordinator: Patty Mutz Human Nutrition & Food Science Majors: Food Science & Technology, Foods & Nutrition Location: 7-110 Phone: (909) 869-2226 Department Chair: Martin Sancho-Madriz Administrative Coordinator: Frances Loya Plant Science Major: Plant Science Location: 2-209 Phone: (909) 869-2214 Department Chair: Valerie Mellano Administrative Coordinator: Tami Harshberger Oct - Nov, Feb, & Nov, Feb, & Jan Mar Apr Jun Arabian Horse Shows The first Sunday of each month. Pizza with the Dean A quarterly lunch for students sponsored by Ag Council & the Dean s Office. Ag Beautification A quarterly community service project organized by Ag Council. Ag Career Day Annual career fair for Huntley College of Agriculture students. Poly View The college s annual open house. Field Day Annual competition for California FFA members. Tractor & Car Show and Strawberry Festival Spring event to showcase tractors, cars, and berries! Spring Fling All-college end-of-year party. Department End-of- Year Banquets Awards, speeches, food, friends, & fun. Graduation The culmination of all your hard work!
PAGE 4 The Aggie The Huntley College of Agriculture Student Handbook & Planner Each year the Peer Advisors publish the Huntley College of Agriculture Student Handbook & Planner. It is a combination handbook and datebook, full of information about the college and university. All new students--freshmen and transfers--will receive a FREE copy of The Aggie at summer orientation. CAMPUS DIRECTORY Admissions & Outreach (909) 869-5299 www.cpp.edu/admissions Bronco Bookstore (909) 869-3274 www.broncobookstore.com Campus Tours (909) 869-5299 www.cpp.edu/admissions/campus-tour Disability Resource Center (909) 869-3333 www.cpp.edu/drc Early Start Program (909) 869-4803 www.cpp.edu/academic-programs/early-start Financial Aid & Scholarships (909) 869-3700 www.cpp.edu/financial-aid Kellogg Honors College (909) 869-3355 www.cpp.edu/honorscollege Orientation Services (909) 869-3604 www.cpp.edu/orientation Test Center (909) 869-3353 www.cpp.edu/testcenter University Housing Services (909) 869-3307 www.cpp.edu/housing University Village (909) 869-4242 foundation.cpp.edu/village Veterans Resource Center (909) 869-2782 www.cpp.edu/veterans Getting More Out of College The education you will receive at Cal Poly Pomona will be more than just what you learn in the classroom. Some of your education will be the social and organizational skills you will acquire by being involved in a student club or organization. Club participation will also provide you with opportunities to network with alumni and industry, travel to meetings and conferences, and contribute to the overall well-being of the college. Check out the list in the next column and find a club for you. Contact the advisor fall quarter to find out when the club/organization meets. Club meetings are usually held Tuesdays or Thursdays, 12:00 p.m.- 1:00 p.m. (this is University Hour and no classes are scheduled). Ag Council sponsors the annual Club Fair & Ice Cream Social in early October to showcase college clubs to our new students. Be sure to attend! Ag Ambassadors - Rhonda Ostrowski, 2-114 Ag Council - Chitra Dabas, 45-252; Lisa Kessler, 2-216 Agribusiness Management Club - Dorothy Farias, 2-205 American Association of Textile Chemists & Colorists - Jiangning Che, 45-255 Animal Health Science & Technology Association (AHSTA) - Joanne Sohn, 2-104; Sherri Reichardt, 67-108; Eva Jager, 2-121 Apparel Merchandising & Management Association (AMMA) - Angela Kim, 45-257 Collegiate FFA - Kim Miller, 2-204 Equestrian Drill Team - Marissa Shotwell-Tabke, 67-102 Fashion Society - Alejandra Parise, 45-253 Food Science Society - Olive Li, 2-121; Harmit Singh, 2-118 Foods & Nutrition Forum - Marcus Elam, 7-116; Golie Khayef, 7-118 Intercollegiate Equestrian Team - Marissa Shotwell-Tabke, 67-102 Livestock Show Team - Broc Sandelin, 2-123 Los Rancheros Club - Agronomy and Soil Science - Valerie Mellano, 2-208 Los Robles Club - Horticulture - Duncan McKee, 7-239 Peer Advisors - Rhonda Ostrowski, 2-114 Phi Tau Sigma Honor Society - Food Science & Technology - Martin Sancho, 7-114 Phi Upsilon Omicron Honor Society - Foods & Nutrition, Apparel Merchandising & Management - Martin Sancho, 7-114 Pre-Vet Club - Broc Sandelin, 2-123 What is Ag Council? Ag Council is the coordinating organization for all the student clubs and organizations within the Huntley College of Agriculture. It has its own team of officers and meets every Tuesday at noon. It is the central funding link between ASI (Associated Students Incorporated) and ag clubs. Each student club and organization has two representatives that sit on the council. Officers are elected each winter quarter. Ag Council sponsors many college-wide activities and events, like the Fall Agriculture Leadership Luncheon and Seminar (FALLS), the Club Fair & Ice Cream Social, Pizza with the Dean, Ag Beautification, Ag Career Day, and Spring Fling. All students are welcome to attend Ag Council meetings.
Top Ten List Why You Should Choose Cal Poly Pomona PAGE 5 Here are ten good reasons why you should attend Cal Poly Pomona: 1--You will receive a quality education at an institution that is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best regional universities in the west. 2--Your education will be affordable. Our fees are consistently one of the lowest in the state for a four-year university. 3--You will learn-by-doing. Not only will you get theory in the classroom, but you will also get hands-on, practical experience in our field laboratories or through internships. 4--You will learn in a beautiful, quiet, and safe environment. Cal Poly Pomona is like a large park, an oasis in the suburbs. 5--Agriculture is one of the top industries in the state of California. Ten percent of all jobs in the state are in the agri-food industry. 6--Agriculture is more than farming. If you are interested in science, business, education, engineering, health care, or even apparel, then our college has a program for you. 7--Our graduates are in high demand. Our industry contacts tell us they like to hire our students because of their hands-on education. 8--Our college is smaller that most (2100). That means you will get personal attention, get to know your faculty and classmates, and not be just a face in the crowd. 9--Our faculty are well qualified. Most have their Ph.D. or comparable degree. All have strong contacts within their respective industries and this equates to scholarships, internships, and jobs for our students. 10--You will have fun while you learn. The our college has a student club for every major. Clubs are great for socializing (and networking!) with students and faculty, as well as with alumni and industry representatives. Cal Poly Pomona Ag Word Search All the words are related to Huntley College of Agriculture majors, clubs, facilities, or activities. A Y E N U T R I T I O N S C I E N C E P F G N J T E V E R P A G G L P R Y G O L O N H C E T D N A E C N E I C S D O O F A C R O V E T T E C H T I P E E R A D V I S O R E F G A A Y L G P W A C R G N I L I A T E R N O I H S A F C C S B G N N H O R T I C U L T U R E E S E R H A J K E F N I U B N R T S A D X O C A G R I C U L T U R E V B G A G E D U C A T I O N Y I Y U N N P O E D A F I B E R B M N R I L Q F F V B S R I G E S S C O S R O D A S S A B M A G A C I R I U N E O C P K S T F O O D M A R K E T I N G I N H S G R B T C I M D A U P T E A S D F H Y J M N C E F R T Y L J U N M U P N N R P S M S T L A N D S C A P E I R R I G A T I O N N B S R U E E U U E I V R O M F N F O R U M F M M A D B C J L Y O I P O S N P P C O O T Y M N E Q T V S O I L S C I E N C E N B N R C M G G S F N O I T I R T U N D N A S D O O F M O P D F R E H G R A P P A R E L P R I D U A T E O Q N T Y E L L A V G A S R A P A E L O S R O B L E S N S E Y G O L O N I L U C U R F S T ag ambassadors ag council ag education ag valley agribusiness agriculture agriscapes agronomy animal science apparel culinology dietetics equine fashion retailing fiber fnforum food food marketing food science and technology foods and nutrition horticulture landscape irrigation los robles nutrition science pests prevet pumpkins soil science turf vet tech Secret words: Find the two-word term not on this list. The Greenhand Website www.cpp.edu/agri/greenhand
PAGE 6 Final Details Just a few things to think about before your first day of school. Supplies - A backpack or book bag will make your life easier. Shoes - A comfortable pair of shoes are a plus. The hills and asphalt do a number on your soles. Books - You can get these before school starts and avoid waiting in long lines the first week of classes. Use your class list to find the books you need in the bookstore. Get your class list through BroncoDirect. If you don t make it to the bookstore before the quarter starts, the Bronco Bookstore will have extended hours the first week of the quarter. Go to their web site <www.broncobookstore.com> for their hours. Computer - Having a computer will make your life a whole lot easier. Most of our faculty use a PC and Microsoft Office software. Keep this in mind when purchasing a computer so you can avoid compatibility issues when submitting assignments. Laptops seem to be the preferred choice of most students. Parking - Where are you going to park? Scope out a campus map online <http://www.cpp.edu/maps/ static/>. See where your classes are located and decide the best place to park. The first week of the quarter, parking is really hectic because students will be adding and dropping classes. After that, it will calm down. Allow extra time to park that first week. Lots J and M are the closest to the ag building. Bronco Express - If you ve been on campus before, then you probably have seen our campus shuttles. They run all day and there are three different routes. Look for shuttle stops in the parking lots and around campus. It s FREE! A route map is available at <www.cpp.edu/~parking>. Parking Permit - You MUST have a parking permit when you park on campus. There are NO exceptions. You must display it on your rear view mirror. Order your permit online when you pay for your fees. Otherwise, you ll need to buy it online at www.cpp.edu/~parking. Job - If you want or need a parttime job, check out the online job listings on the Career Center web site at <www.cpp.edu/~career>. Click on Bronco Connection. If you need assistance, visit the Career Center at 97-100 (below Carl s Jr.). Food - Where can you eat? Campus Center (97) has a Carl s Jr., Taco Bell, Panda Express, Jamba Juice, salad bar, baked goods, coffee, and a convenience store. The Bronco Student Center has Round Table Pizza, Subway, Poly Fresh Market, Peet's Coffee, Hibachi-San, and Qdoba Mexican Food. An Einstein Bros. Bagels is in Bldg. 164 and Starbucks is located in the Library. You can also eat at Los Olivos, the cafeteria for dorm residents and Denny s (located at The Suites). The ENV Café has Starbuck s coffee, breakfast goodies, and sandwiches, and is in building 7, right next door to the ag building. And there are vending machines in the patio area of the ag building. Cash - If you are short on cash, you can apply for a Short Term Loan at Student Accounting (98-B1-113). You can get a loan for books ($500) or fees (amount of fee bill), but not both. There is a $10 service charge and the loan is due in 30 days. Funds are available in 3-7 working days if for books, and immediately if for fees. Snacks - There are several vending machines in the ag building that have lots of goodies. They are located in the one-story wing just west of the main building. Exit through the doors near the Animal & Veterinary Sciences Department, walk up the stairs, cross the patio, and you are there! Adding & Dropping Classes - You can add or drop a class after orientation. For complete instructions, go to BroncoDirect and click on "Tutorials and Help Pages." Look for the tutorial on "How to Add or Drop a Class." Student ID - Order this online and receive it at Orientation. Follow the instructions sent to you by Orientation Services or call the student ID office at (909) 859-3195. Questions? As a new student, you will probably have lots of questions. But never fear! There are a lot of resources out there to help you. Check with: a Peer Advisor in the Student Success Center, 2-125; the instructor in your AG 100 class; the administrative coordinator in your department; and last but not least, your academic advisor! PolyView The Huntley College of Agriculture Open House ~ Saturday, March 4, 2017 You and your family are invited to attend Poly View, the Huntley College of Agriculture annual open house in March. What can you do at Poly View? It is a perfect opportunity to: Visit each of our academic departments, meet faculty, and talk with current students-- find out what it s really like to be a student here. See special displays and demonstrations. Talk to representatives from Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing--get your questions answered. Tour the campus, residence halls, and other facilities. Learn about the student clubs and organizations available to you in the Huntley College of Agriculture. For more information, go to <www.cpp.edu/agri> and click on "Open House." See you there! THE GREENHAND This publication was developed and distributed by the Huntley College of Agriculture at Cal Poly Pomona. Questions and/or comments can be referred to Rhonda Ostrowski, Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, at rlostrowski@cpp.edu. Huntley College of Agriculture Cal Poly Pomona 3801 West Temple Avenue Pomona, CA 91768 (909) 869-2869 Voice (888) 2DAYS AG Toll Free agriculture@cpp.edu www.cpp.edu/agri Fall 2017