Academic calendar
Summer Session I 2026 runs Jun 3, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
- Summer Session II 2026 (1st 5-week session)
- Summer Session I 2026Relevant now
- Summer Session III 2026 (2nd 5-week session)
- Fall Semester 2026
- Winter Intersession I 2027 (4 weeks; fully online)
- Winter Intersession II 2027 (2 weeks)
- Winter Intersession II 2027 (2 weeks)
- Spring Semester 2027
Campus language
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A
- ASI
- Associated Students, Inc., the student-led government and non-profit corporation that runs campus services.
B
- BEAT
- Bronco Events and Activities Team, the student group responsible for planning major campus social events.
- Billy
- Refers to Billy Bronco, the university's horse mascot.
- BRIC
- Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex, the high-end campus gym and fitness center.
- Bronco
- The term used to refer to any student or athlete at Cal Poly Pomona.
- Bronco Bucks
- Campus currency stored on the ID card that can be used at all campus dining locations and the bookstore.
- Bronco Vision
- A humorous term (similar to 'beer goggles') referring to the perceived change in standards for attractiveness on campus.
- BroncoDirect
- The online student portal used for class registration, financial aid, and grades.
- BSC
- Bronco Student Center, the hub for student activities, food courts, and meeting rooms.
C
- Cal Poly
- The common shorthand used by students to refer to the university when on campus or in the local area.
- Canvas
- The digital Learning Management System where professors post assignments, syllabi, and grades.
- CAPS
- Counseling and Psychological Services, providing mental health support.
- Centerpointe
- The main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall located near the new residential halls.
- CLASS Council
- The representative body for students in the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences.
- Commuter School
- A common term for CPP reflecting the high percentage of students who drive to campus rather than living there.
- CP
- Centerpointe Dining Commons, the main all-you-care-to-eat dining hall on campus.
- CPP
- The standard shorthand for California State Polytechnic University, Pomona.
D
- Dining Dollars
- A specific portion of a meal plan used for tax-free food purchases at on-campus retail dining.
E
- Einstein's
- The Einstein Bros. Bagels location, a popular morning spot in the CLA/SSB area.
- EOP
- Educational Opportunity Program, providing support services for first-generation or low-income students.
- ESC
- Engineering Student Council, the representative body for the large population of engineering students.
F
- Fitbites
- A healthy-option food stall located within the Bronco Recreation Intramural Complex (BRIC).
I
- IBW
- Innovation Brew Works, a campus-run brewery and cafe known for pizza and sandwiches.
L
- Learn by Doing
- The university's core polytechnic philosophy and unofficial motto.
- LO
- Los Olivos, the former main dining hall; though replaced by Centerpointe, the name is still used to refer to the building or location.
M
- MCC
- The Multi-Cultural Council, one of the councils under ASI representing diverse student interests.
- MDPR
- Marketing, Design and Public Relations, the department within ASI that handles campus promotion.
- MEP
- Maximizing Engineering Potential, a support program for engineering students.
- myBAR
- Bronco Activities Record; the online portal used to find and join student organizations and track involvement.
O
- OSL
- Office of Student Life, responsible for clubs and campus involvement.
- OSLCC
- Office of Student Life and Cultural Centers, the department overseeing student clubs and diversity initiatives.
P
- Phase I and II
- Refers to the two different construction stages of the Residential Suites, used to distinguish between older and newer suite buildings.
- Poly
- A common shortened name for the university used by students and faculty.
- Poly Post
- The student-run newspaper that covers campus news and events.
- Poly Trolley
- The award-winning campus food truck that moves to different locations daily.
- Poly Trolley
- The university's mobile food truck that moves to different locations on campus.
- Pony
- Pony Express, the various small convenience stores located across campus for quick snacks.
- Pony Express
- Small convenience stores located throughout campus for quick snacks and drinks.
R
- Rose Float
- The student-led team responsible for designing and building the Cal Poly Rose Parade float.
S
- SCIC
- Student Cultural Resource Centers, often used to refer to the collective identity-based support spaces.
- Secoya
- One of the two newest mid-rise residence halls (Building 73) located at the campus entrance.
- Secoya and Sicomoro
- The two newest residence halls (Buildings 73 and 74) located near the Student Services Building.
- SHS
- Student Health Services, the on-campus medical clinic.
- SIC
- Student Innovation Center, a hub for collaborative projects and technology access.
- Siccittano and Estrella
- The two newest residential halls (Buildings 70 and 71) located near the Centerpointe dining commons.
- Sicomoro
- One of the two newest mid-rise residence halls (Building 74) featuring modern social spaces.
- Sicomoro and Estrella
- The two newest mid-rise residence halls located near the Centerpointe dining commons.
- Sicomoro/Secoya
- The newest residence halls (Buildings 73 and 74) located adjacent to the main dining commons.
- Smells like Chino
- A common student phrase referring to the agricultural scent (cows/manure) that occasionally drifts over campus.
- Socially Dead
- A frequent student complaint about the lack of weekend or late-night campus activity.
T
- T.R.E.E.
- Centers for Transformation, Retention, Equity and Empowerment, housing various cultural centers.
- The BRIC
- The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex, the university's main fitness and recreation center.
- The Bricks
- The traditional red-brick residence halls (Buildings 20, 21, 22, 23) typically housing first-year students.
- The BSC
- The Bronco Student Center, which houses various food court vendors like Subway and Hibachi-San.
- The Den
- A late-night dining spot featuring Denny's-inspired food and a convenience store.
- The Duck Pond
- The scenic pond area near the CLA building, a popular spot for relaxing between classes.
- The Farm
- A general term for the agricultural areas, pastures, and animal units on the south side of campus.
- The Farm Store
- The Kellogg Ranch Farm Store, which sells campus-grown produce and local goods.
- The Grey Bricks
- A specific reference to the newer-style brick architecture of the residential halls compared to the original 1960s red bricks.
- The Greys
- The newest residential halls, Sicomoro and Secoya, named for their modern grey exterior color scheme.
- The Halls
- The newer mid-rise residential buildings, specifically Sicomoro and Secoya.
- The Hill
- The steep incline students must walk to get from the main campus to the residential suites and halls.
- The Marketplace
- A dining area featuring several food options located near the CLA building.
- The New Dorms
- Refers to the Siccama and Estrella residential halls opened in 2020.
- The P
- The large concrete letter 'P' on the hillside overlooking the campus.
- The Pointy Building
- A common student nickname for the CLA building due to its unique architecture.
- The Poly Trolley
- The campus food truck that moves to different locations throughout the week.
- The Post
- The Poly Post, the long-running independent student newspaper of Cal Poly Pomona.
- The Red Bricks
- Collective nickname for the older, traditional brick residence halls like Encinitas and Montecito.
- The Suites
- The University Suites, apartment-style housing usually reserved for upperclassmen.
- The Towers
- The newer residential halls, specifically Sicomoro and Secoya.
- The Village
- The University Village, an apartment community located on the edge of campus primarily for juniors and seniors.
- Traditional Halls
- Refers to the older brick dorms like Alamitos, Aliso, Cedritos, and Palmitas.
U
- U-Hour
- University Hour, a block of time on Tuesdays and Thursdays (typically 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM) where no classes are held to allow for events.
- UBSS
- United Business Student Senate; the governing body for clubs within the College of Business Administration.
- UHS
- University Housing Services, the department managing on-campus dorms.
V
- Vista
- Vista Market, a convenience store and deli located within the University Suites area.
- Vista Market
- A convenience store located near the residential suites for quick snacks and groceries.
Places and practicalities
Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
- 24/7 Lab
- The computer lab located on the first floor of the library that remains open all night during the semester.
- Add/Drop
- The period at the start of the semester when students can change their course schedules without penalty.
- Billy Chat
- An AI-powered text messaging service that provides students with reminders and answers to campus questions.
- BillyChat
- An AI-powered text messaging robot that answers student questions about deadlines and campus resources.
- Bldg 1
- The original administration building, one of the oldest structures on campus.
- Bldg 9
- The College of Engineering building, a primary hub for engineering students.
- Bronco Bucks
- Campus currency loaded onto the Bronco ID card for use at dining locations and the bookstore.
- Bronco Card
- The official student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
- Bronco Express
- The free campus shuttle system that transports students between parking lots and academic buildings.
- Bronco ID
- The official multi-purpose student identification card.
- Bronco One Card
- The official campus photo ID used for building access, meal swipes, and library services.
- Bronco Shuttle
- The free campus bus system that transports students between parking lots and academic buildings.
- BroncoBucks
- A debit-like account on the student ID card used for campus dining and services.
- BroncoDirect
- The online student portal used for class registration, checking grades, and paying tuition.
- BroncoID
- The official student identification card and the unique number assigned to every student.
- BSC
- Bronco Student Center (Building 35); the hub for student life, containing food courts and study spaces.
- Building 1
- The oldest building on campus, originally part of the Voorhis unit, now housing administrative offices.
- Building 15
- The University Library.
- Building 17
- The main Engineering building, a central hub for one of the campus's largest majors.
- Building 9
- The College of Engineering building, a major hub for one of the university's largest programs.
- Building 98
- The Student Services Building (SSB), known for its distinctive wavy roof and housing registration and financial aid.
- Canvas
- The learning management system used by professors to post assignments and course materials.
- centerpointe_dining_commons
- Centerpointe Dining Commons
- CLA
- The iconic, triangular-pointed building (Building 121) that formerly housed administration; now largely decommissioned but still a landmark.
- CLA Building
- The iconic, pointed Building 98 (Classroom, Laboratory, and Administration), though largely replaced by the Student Services Building.
- Class Pass
- A program providing students with a free Foothill Transit bus pass for commuting to and from campus.
- DPR
- Degree Progress Report, the official automated checklist used to track graduation requirements.
- Duo
- The two-factor authentication system required to log into all campus digital services.
- element_coffee_food
- Element Coffee & Food
- env_cafe
- ENV Cafe
- farm_store_at_kellogg_ranch
- Farm Store at Kellogg Ranch
- Foothill Transit
- The local public bus system that offers the 'Class Pass' for student commuters.
- iCPP
- The official mobile app for accessing campus maps, shuttle trackers, and schedules.
- iPoly
- Refers to the high school located on the Cal Poly Pomona campus (International Polytechnic High School).
- Lot B
- One of the largest and most frequently used student parking lots, often cited for being crowded.
- Meal Exchange
- A program allowing students to use a dining hall meal swipe for a set meal at retail food locations.
- Meal Swipes
- The credits included in student meal plans used specifically for entry into Centerpointe.
- Metrolink Shuttle
- A specific Bronco Express route that connects the campus directly to the Pomona-North Metrolink station.
- Parking Structure 1
- The main multi-level parking garage located near the SSB and CLA.
- Parking Structure 2
- The large parking garage near the CLA and SSB, often the first to fill up during peak morning hours.
- Poly Post
- The independent student-run newspaper providing campus news and updates.
- Poly Trolley
- The campus-owned food truck that moves to different locations throughout the week.
- PolyCard
- The official student identification card required for building access and services.
- PolyTransfer
- The dedicated center and program for students who transferred to CPP from other colleges.
- PolyX
- Polytechnic Experience; high-impact, hands-on projects integrated into the curriculum.
- PTS
- Parking and Transportation Services, the office responsible for parking permits and shuttle operations.
- Silver Streak
- The Foothill Transit bus line that provides students with a direct connection to Downtown Los Angeles.
- SSB
- Student Services Building, the wavy-roofed building where registration, financial aid, and admissions are located.
- starbucks
- Starbucks
- TAP Card
- The transit card used for Metro and Foothill Transit, often integrated with the Class Pass.
- The 10
- The Interstate 10 freeway, the primary route for the university's large commuter population.
- The 57 and 10
- The two major freeways that intersect at the campus, frequently cited in traffic and commuting discussions.
- The BRIC
- The Bronco Recreation and Intramural Complex (Building 42), the campus gym.
- The BSC
- The Bronco Student Center, the primary hub for student activities, dining, and the campus bookstore.
- The CLA
- The Classroom, Laboratory, and Administration building; famous for its pointy 'futuristic' tower (now largely decommissioned).
- The Farm Store
- The Kellogg Ranch store that sells produce grown on campus by students.
- The Letters
- The large 'CPP' letters located on the hill overlooking the campus, a popular spot for photos.
- The Library
- Building 15, the University Library where most students go for quiet study.
- The Pringle
- The Student Services Building (Building 121), nicknamed for its distinctively curved roofline.
- The Rose Garden
- The Arba J. Blodget Memorial Rose Garden, a popular spot for photos and relaxing between classes.
- The Spaceship
- Another common nickname for Building 121 due to its futuristic, metallic design.
- The SSB
- The Student Services Building, easily identified by its distinctive undulating 'wavy' roof.
- The Stables
- The W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Center, where the campus's famous horses are kept.
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- The Patio
- the_restaurant_at_kellogg_ranch
- The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch
- U-Hour
- University Hour, a block on Tuesdays and Thursdays (12:00 PM – 1:00 PM) where no classes are held to allow for club meetings.
- vista_market
- Vista Market
Quick answers
Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
- What academic term is relevant now?
- Summer Session I 2026 runs Jun 3, 2026 – Aug 14, 2026.
- How much campus context is included?
- 78 approved campus terms and 67 local details are included in full.
- Are all approved campus terms included?
- Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
- Where does this guide come from?
- Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.