The Pomona College Curriculum Pomona's curriculum provides a vital balance between the breadth of a traditional liberal arts education and the depth necessary for advancement in a field.
Students find great educational rigor but also the freedom to pursue their individual interests.
The College intends its academic work to broaden students' intellectual experiences and capabilities. Classes are demanding, ensuring that students' intellectual capabilities are fully stretched. Part of the intellectual experience in this community involves listening to others and considering different points of view. Students rely on each other and faculty for advice, from critiquing essays to simply offering a different perspective on a particular topic. Bright, intellectually active students learn from one another in an environment that deliberately encourages collegiality, not competition.