The Collins College of Hospitality Management
Hospitality begins with heart. Your future begins with Collins.
James (Jim) A. Collins
Dear All,
I received word last evening that our beloved James (Jim) A. Collins has passed away. Jim and Carol’s generosity and unwavering support have been instrumental in the growth and success of The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona. Jim’s legacy will continue to inspire and benefit new future generations of industry leaders. I will provide additional details as they become available.
To make a gift in honor of James A. Collins, please visit Honor the Legacy of James A. Collins.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family during this difficult time.
Please see the 2018 issue of CPP Magazine for Jim’s profile.
Kind regards,
Margie Ferree Jones, Ph.D.
Dean & James A. Collins Distinguished Chair
[email protected]
Our Philosophy
A True Polytechnic Experience
Everyone loves an incredible experience — but being the one who makes it happen takes expertise, vision and a passion for people. At The Collins College of Hospitality Management, we prepare you to lead in the ever-evolving hospitality industry by learning from the ground up. Here, you’ll do more than study the industry — you’ll experience every level of it firsthand. From mastering the basics of food costing and managing front-of-house operations to crafting business plans and leading teams, you’ll develop the skills, attention to detail and real-world know-how that it takes to thrive. Because to lead life’s most unforgettable moments, you have to live them. At Cal Poly Pomona, you don’t just learn by doing. You become by doing.
Rankings
#6
Best Hospitality & Hotel Management School in the World
CEOWORLD Magazine, 2024
#1
Polytechnic University for Diversity & Economic Mobility
The Wall Street Journal, 2025; CollegeNET, 2024; Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, 2024
#1
Best in California for Bachelor's Students to Study Hospitality Management
College Factual, 2025
$300,000
Available Annually in Merit-Based Scholarships
7,500+
CPP Hospitality Alumni Around the Globe
50%
First-Generation Students & Ethnic Minorities
2024 Fall Term Student Characteristics
Academic Programs
Fall '25 Application Deadline Extended: Mar. 1
No Application Fees!
Apply to Cal Poly Pomona as a hospitality management major by March 1, 2025 with an exclusive CSU application invitation code. First-time freshmen, upper-division & lower division transfers, and returning students can get their application fees waived and obtain an invitation code by contacting [email protected].
Our Broncos in Action
Success Stories
Featured Faculty
Dr. Kwok Receives Provost's Award for Excellence in Scholarly & Creative Activities
Kwok is the college’s first recipient of the prestigious award. During the fall 2024 award symposium, he reflected on the transformative effect his legacy of work has had on students, the local community, and society, and how that has led to his own transformation.
Collins Magazine
50th Anniversary Commemorative Issue
The special edition alumni and friends magazine delves into five decades of rich history, talented alumni, expert faculty, cherished donors and friends who have shaped our journey in becoming the #6 hospitality management degree program in the world.
Respected, Trusted
Accredited by ACPHA
Our program is one of only 64 hospitality management and tourism programs worldwide accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA). Accreditation is a status granted to an educational program that has been found to meet or exceed stated standards of educational quality.
