What is the Cal U parent/guest portal?
Your student may use the Cal U Parent/Guest Portal to grant permission for a parent or guest to access this protected information and make payments to the student's California University account. The Parent/Guest Portal is the only avenue for a California University of Pennsylvania student to grant third-party access to his/her records.
Can a parent get information about a student's Cal Poly account?
However, please keep in mind that Cal Poly cannot provide any person, including a parent, specific student account information until the student in question has given us written permission to do so.
Can a parent or guest make payments through the parent/guest portal?
The student also may give permission for a parent or guest to make payments through this portal. In addition, Cal U students can use the Parent/Guest Portal to establish a FERPA passphrase, which the parent or guest must use to confirm his/her identity when calling a University office regarding the student's records.
What is the Student Health Center at Cal U?
The Student Health Center in Carter Hall is staffed by a medical director, nurse supervisor, certified registered nurse practitioner and registered nurses. Health and wellness services, referrals, and programs that encourage healthy lifestyles are available to all Cal U students.
What is FERPA passphrase?
In addition, Cal U students can use the Parent/Guest Portal to establish a FERPA passphrase, which the parent or guest must use to confirm his/her identity when calling a University office regarding the student's records.
What can a parent do at California University of Pennsylvania?
Through the Parent/Guest Portal, a student at California University of Pennsylvania can provide parents or other trusted "guests" with access to his/her University records, such as financial aid and billing information, grades and transfer credit details. The student also may give permission for a parent or guest to make payments through this portal.
What is the phone number for the Calu portal?
Read answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Parent/Guest Portal. Further questions about the portal may be directed to family@calu.edu or 724-938-4361.
Can a student restrict information that a parent or guest is able to access and revoke access at any?
Because student rights are protected under FERPA, the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, a student may restrict the information that a parent or guest is able to access and revoke access at any time. Read more about FERPA.
Does California University of Pennsylvania have a student account suite?
A parent or guest's username and pin for the portal does not automatically grant access to the Student Account Suite. Parents and guests must complete a separate registration process once they are added as an "authorized user" by their student in the billing section of VIP.
What is the medical center at Cal U?
The Student Health Center in Carter Hall is staffed by a medical director, nurse supervisor, certified registered nurse practitioner and registered nurses. Health and wellness services, referrals, and programs that encourage healthy lifestyles are available to all Cal U students. They also provide the medical information form for athletes and other students, and the meningitis waiver form for students living in University housing. Contact: 724-938-4232.
What is the Financial Aid Office?
The Financial Aid Office helps Cal U students find grants, loans, scholarships and work-study jobs to make college more affordable. To maximize you student's chances of being considered for aid, file the FAFSA as soon as possible.
What is the phone number for Cal U?
Contact: 724-938-4232.
How to contact Finaid at Cal U?
Contact: finaid@calu.edu or 724-938-4415. The Office of Student Accounts helps you and your student explore payment options; staff also can answer questions about tuition, fees and other costs. Cal U students receive one printed bill each term.
What is the parent portal for Cal U?
Your student may use the Cal U Parent/Guest Portal to grant permission for a parent or guest to access this protected information and make payments to the student's California University account. The Parent/Guest Portal is the only avenue for a California University of Pennsylvania student to grant third-party access to his/her records.
What is a CalCard?
The CalCard is your student's official Cal U ID card. The CalCard provides access to campus events and activities, residence halls, Vulcan Theatre and Herron Recreation and Fitness Center. It also provides borrowing privileges at Manderino Library. CalCard holders can ride the Vulcan Flyer shuttle, as well as Mid Mon Valley Transit Authority bus routes, free of charge.
What is the number for the Office of Academic Success?
Programs such as Peer Mentoring and the Success Center can help your student experience academic success. Contact: 724-938-1523.
How long does it take for a check to be mailed to Cal Poly?
Mailing in a check: It takes approximately 7 to 10 working days for a mailed payment to get to campus and be processed. Given this expected time delay - and the possibility of disenrollment due to non-payment of fees (please review the Registration Fee Payment Policy link above), Cal Poly strongly recommends that payments be made through our on line payment options (eCheck or credit card). If you need help navigating the on line payment system, please do not hesitate to contact our Cashier's Office staff at 805-756-2256. We are here to help!
Why do students need to sign up for direct deposit at Cal Poly?
Because students sometimes forget to update their address information , Cal Poly strongly recommends that students sign up for direct deposit to avoid possible delays caused by mailing time and/or address problems.
How to contact Financial Aid Office?
For information about eligibility for all types of financial aid funding, email the Financial Aid Office or call: 805-756-2927.
Does Cal Poly have a parent plus loan?
Like all other financial aid, Parent PLUS loan funds will automatically be applied to the student's Cal Poly account and will be used to pay any outstanding charges. Once all charges have been paid, excess parent PLUS loan funds, if any, will be disbursed to the parent by check (mailed), unless the parent submits a written request authorizing Cal Poly to disburse the excess Parent PLUS loan funds directly to the student.
Does Cal Poly send bills?
Cal Poly does not send bills. It is the student's responsibility to be aware of due dates for registration fees, housing, and meal plans. Please refer to the Fee Payment Schedule for general information (amounts and important links), when registration fees are charged to the student's Cal Poly account, and when/how students are expected to pay.
Can a parent give a Cal Poly account?
We hope that the information provided on our site will answer your questions adequately. However, please keep in mind that Cal Poly cannot provide any person, including a parent, specific student account information until the student in question has given us written permission to do so.
Do you have to supply Cal Poly for a first class?
Upon officially registering for their first class, and in accordance with FERPA guidelines, the student must supply Cal Poly, as required per department, written authorization to release information to any person chosen by that student - this includes the parents.
