1. Go to the official Cal Poly Pomona Catalog website (catalog.cpp.edu). 2. Select the current academic year from the drop-down menu at the top right of the page. You can also select a previous year if you are following an older curriculum sheet. 3. Use the search bar on the left navigation menu. You can enter keywords, course titles, or specific course prefixes and numbers (such as "CS 1300" or "ENG 1103"). 4. Click "Search" to view matching results. 5. Select a course from the results to view its description, unit value, grading basis, and any required prerequisites or corequisites. You can also browse courses by selecting "Course Descriptions" from the navigation menu, which allows you to filter classes alphabetically by department prefix. ## Searching the Schedule of Classes via BroncoDirect While the academic catalog lists all approved courses at Cal Poly Pomona, not every course is offered every term. To find classes scheduled for a specific semester, you must use the Schedule of Classes through BroncoDirect.
To search for active classes: 1. Visit the Cal Poly Pomona homepage and navigate to the BroncoDirect portal, or access the public Class Search tool directly. 2. Select the term you wish to search (such as Fall Semester or Spring Semester). 3. Select the "Subject" from the drop-down menu (for example, "Computer Science" or "Mathematics"). 4. Enter the course number if you know it, or leave it blank to view all courses offered by that department. 5. Choose the "Course Career" (typically Undergraduate or Graduate). 6. Click "Search" to view the available sections, meeting times, locations, instructors, and open seats. For a more refined search, you can expand the additional search criteria to filter by instruction mode (such as fully online, hybrid, or in-person), meeting days, or start and end times. ## Tips for Finding the Right Classes
* **Check Prerequisites:** Always read the course details in the catalog to ensure you have completed the necessary prerequisite courses before attempting to register. * **Use Curriculum Sheets:** Cross-reference your catalog search with your major's official curriculum sheet or your Degree Progress Report (DPR) in BroncoDirect to ensure the class satisfies a graduation requirement. * **Note the Instruction Mode:** Cal Poly Pomona offers classes in various formats. Pay close attention to whether a class section is designated as hybrid, asynchronous online, synchronous online, or face-to-face. ## What to Do If a Class Is Not Listed If you cannot find a specific course during your search, consider the following steps: * **Verify the Term:** Ensure you have selected the correct semester. Some courses are only offered once a year (for example, only in the Fall or only in the Spring). * **Check the Prefix:** Make sure you are using the correct department prefix. * **Contact the Department:** If a required course does not appear on the schedule, contact the academic department offering the course to ask if additional sections will be added or if the course will be offered in a future term. * **Consult an Advisor:** Speak with an academic advisor to discuss alternative courses or petitions if a required class is unavailable.
