<p>It's true that there aren't many programs/majors that Pomona doesn't have - I believe it offers the most majors out of the 5Cs. However, there are several majors that other 5Cs have that Pomona doesn't, including Korean (CMC), Italian (Scripps), Legal Studies (CMC), Science and Management (CMC), Organizational Studies (Pitzer), etc. The OP needs to research carefully if Pomona might be a possible school to attend but his/her interests lie in a major that is only offered at one of the other 5Cs.</p>
<p>Hm. If it really becomes an issue, I'd recommend that the OP bring it up with Pomona administration, because like I said, I can't imagine the policy being so strict as to put any students at an actual disadvantage. With the departments and resources so immediately at hand, it just doesn't make sense to me. If Pomona allows self-designed majors, then it seems like you might very easily get around the no OCM policy by using off-campus facilities to create a "Pomona" major. I really don't know...just speculating.</p>
<p>The only times I've actually known anything like this to create trouble are on the rare-but-real occasions that there are multiple but very different departments, hindering off-campus majoring. For example, Pitzer and Scripps each have their own psych departments, but teach the subject very differently. Likewise, Pomona, Pitzer, and media studies. Again with environmental science/studies/policy or something along those lines. It's usually a much smaller conflict, not as big of a deal as "I can/can't major in this," but nonetheless an inconvenience.</p>
<p>ANYway...researching carefully is certainly good advice, regardless!</p>
<p>Just to clarify my previous post. What I meant to say was that Pomona is on another level in most of the majors BESIDES history, economics, political science, and business. I think CMC and Pomona are on the same level for those, with CMC maybe having a slight edge. However for a majority of the other majors I think Pomona is on another level than CMC. The JSP is good but it can't compare to Pomona's science program. Also Pomona has an unbelievable Music program and no real weak majors in the humanities at all.</p>
<p>Theatre is a good example of the way the Claremont colleges share resources. Following is an excerpt from the Pitzer College catalog.</p>
<p>"Theatre -- A joint program offered by the Pomona College Theatre for The Claremont Colleges. The Pomona College Theatre embodies the liberal arts education. Through the synthesis of body, mind, and spirit, theatre celebrates the community of world cultures. In an atmosphere of freedom, discipline, and passion, students, faculty, and staff encounter intellectually and artistically great creations of the human spirit both in the classroom and in production.</p>
<p>Theatre at Pomona College serves students from the five undergraduate colleges..."</p>
<p>Theatre and dance is apparently managed by Pomona, but is equally available to all 5C students. There is no indication that Pomona students are given preference in theatre classes.</p>
<p>CMC was built in the 60's so it looks like it's still in the 60's. It looks California only in that there's stucko on the outside of the buildings - nothing else. Some people like the 60's style, some people don't. I personally don't like it. </p>
<p>Pomona is by far the most beautiful of the 5C's...but don't base your decision on looks alone.</p>
<p>You should visit all the colleges if possible, but research each school first and decide which ones interest you most before you decide which to tour.</p>
<p>I go to Pomona, but I think Pomona and Scripps are equally beautiful and have the most attractive campuses of the 5Cs. But like snarky24 said, don't base your decision on campus attractiveness alone!</p>