Not to be confused with the original Cal Poly (SLO), it was SLO's satellite campus up until 1966, when it became big enough and split off on its own. Most people are unaware that the Pomona campus exists separately.
It is well renowned for its excellent engineering programs (the College of Engineering was ranked 9th in the nation for 2004), ranks as the #2 CSU for engineering (after Cal Poly SLO), and ranks second in the nation (behind Cornell) for hotel and restaurant management. Like its SLO sister, it holds true to the "learn by doing" philosophy, by integrating practice into traditional theory education. However, unlike SLO, CPP does accept a hefty number of dumbasses, which pretty much has screwed their reputation.
But at the same time, unlike SLO, it is mainly a commuter school and the social environment is just plain bland.
It also boasts as one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the nation (30% Asian, 28% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Black), whereas SLO is mostly white.
A serious university for serious students. We only care to go to school for studying, not to go partying.
It is well renowned for its excellent engineering programs (the College of Engineering was ranked 9th in the nation for 2004), ranks as the #2 CSU for engineering (after Cal Poly SLO), and ranks second in the nation (behind Cornell) for hotel and restaurant management. Like its SLO sister, it holds true to the "learn by doing" philosophy, by integrating practice into traditional theory education. However, unlike SLO, CPP does accept a hefty number of dumbasses, which pretty much has screwed their reputation.
But at the same time, unlike SLO, it is mainly a commuter school and the social environment is just plain bland.
It also boasts as one of the most ethnically diverse campuses in the nation (30% Asian, 28% White, 28% Hispanic, 5% Black), whereas SLO is mostly white.
A serious university for serious students. We only care to go to school for studying, not to go partying.
Cal Poly Pomona is definitely an underrated school, but the admissions staff seriously needs to increase their standards.
Person 1: Where do you go?
Person 2: Cal Poly.
Person 1: Oh, SLO?
Person 2: Umm... noooooes, the other one.
Person 1: Where do you go?
Person 2: Cal Poly.
Person 1: Oh, SLO?
Person 2: Umm... noooooes, the other one.
by The Engineer December 9, 2004
also commonly referred to as "Cow Poly Pomona" is one kick-ass university. Not only does it boast real vegetation and real education, it is also quite fun for women to attend since the ratio is totally in their favor.
People everywhere wondered where a former lingerie model would have learned about quantum mechanics or higher level mathematics, but once they knew she'd gone to Cal Poly Pomona, it was no longer a mystery.
by MintyLeila July 7, 2005
"you go to cal poly, so do I!"
"yeah but I go to the other cal poly"
"there's more than 1?"
"yeah cal poly pomona"
"yeah but I go to the other cal poly"
"there's more than 1?"
"yeah cal poly pomona"
by asdjkldfnmgfjklsdfjklasdfklsdf March 30, 2018
A colloquial term used to refer to "The Forum," an annual historical journal published by students at Cal Poly, SLO.
by CP Forum October 4, 2009
Cal Poly is one of the finest public institutions for aspiring Engineering students. With their learn by doing philosophy, Cal Poly undergraduates have the opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge and come up with either revolutionary inventions, or hilarious modern catastrophes. The expression "Cal Poly Engineers" is used whenever this superior intellect ends up in a memable failure.
by Cal Poly Engineer October 29, 2021
Yo the wingstop over there is wack as hell!!! I tried to order and they we’re out of like 5 things. Not only that, I thought I heard a couple having sex in the back. That’s been the case for weeks now. I swear, that place is a total Cal poly Pomona.
by YuOfTheNight July 13, 2023
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo aka CPSUSLO: Crazy Penis Sucking Unfuckable Sluts (with) Legs Open
You go to Cal Poly SLO? You crazy penis sucking unfuckable slut with legs open. UCSB is better! Did you not get in?...oh, why else would you go to Cal Poly. You dirty dirty state school.
by seant926 October 18, 2011