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What are my chances of getting into Cal Poly SLO?

Prepare Your Application

• Write a stellar essay that shows California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo something they can’t figure out from the other parts of your application. ...
• Get teacher recs that speak to your character. ...
• Apply Before the Deadline. ...

What to bring to Cal Poly SLO?

What's Included

• Safety equipment
• Enough wood to build two skateboards
• Woodworking safety training certificate
• All woodworking tools and equipment
• Studio access for the quarter

What is the Cal Poly password?

• Cal Poly Enterprise Authentication Services (TBD)
• Cal Poly Password Manager FAQs and Password Requirements
• Cal Poly Password Expiration Procedure
• Procedure for Changing the Cal Poly Password
• Active Directory Passwords
• Synchronizing Passwords
• Cal Poly Password Change Forms
• Request for Exception to IT Security Standard

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Who is a famous person from Cal Poly SLO?

Familiar faces: Meet the alumni. Famous Cal Poly alumni (from left to right): John Madden, Aaron Peckham, Alfred Yankovic (Weird Al), Jeff Denham and Burt Rutan. Homecoming is a time for all Cal Poly alumni to return to their old stomping grounds. Among these former Mustangs are a few well-known graduates.

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First things first

Because Federal law (FERPA) protects the privacy of every student enrolled at Cal Poly, we are unable to provide student information to anyone other than the student.

Contact Us

For general questions or non-emergency student support, contact us Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 805-756-1226 or contact your student's Coordinator of Student Development.

Message from Our Team

Summer break is in sight as we are gearing up to celebrate the Class of 2020! As soon-to-be graduates finish their last quarter this June, we trust that they will stay connected and continue to hone the Learn by Doing attitude Cal Poly has instilled in them.

COVID-19 Updates

Cal Poly is actively monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19). We are proactively engaged in pandemic planning with our public health partners, including the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department and the CDC. The university is following the guidance of the CDC and our local health officials.

Spring Commencement 2020 Updates

Planning a virtual commencement celebration? Stay tuned for an important email from Cal Poly on Friday, June 12, for a special pre-recorded tribute to graduates featuring campus leaders and special guests. You won’t want to miss this! More details coming soon.

University Housing Move Out Information for Former Residents

Former residents that left items in their room due to COVID-19 can now schedule a move-out appointment to retrieve their items. Please encourage your student to utilize their Housing Portal to select from scheduled move-out arrival and departure times over a period of weeks.

Campus Health and Wellbeing Group Therapy Offered Virtually

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, in order to maximize student access, all group therapy for Spring 2020 will be offered in virtual formats. Group Therapy is when a group of no more than 8-10 students meet with 1-2 therapists for 60-90 minutes.

TRIO Achievers Accepting Student Applications

TRIO Achievers program, also known as Student Support Services (SSS), is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and has been a part of Cal Poly services to students since 1984. We aid at least 258 active students every year. Students who participate in the program come from every academic department and major on campus.

What to Pay

Cal Poly Charges Tuition-Registration one quarter at a time, based on enrollment. On Campus Housing and Dining charges are usually posted for the entire year.

When to Pay

Registration-Tuition Fees are posted on a quarterly basis. The system-wide "Fee Past Due Date" shows for ALL students (regardless of Financial Aid status) in the "Unpaid Charges" sub-tab of Money Matters as well as "Activity Details" in the payment portal or "Charges by Due Date" in Share My Information reports.

Financial Aid

If you are interested in using a Payment Plan for Registration-Tuition, you will need to enroll in that plan prior to the system wide due date for the quarter. More information on our Term Payment Plan page.

What is the academic calendar for Cal Poly?

Academic Calendar. The Academic Calendar is the official calendar for Cal Poly and includes important dates for all terms, including when terms begin and end, as well as commencement and holidays.

What is the Career Services department?

The Career Services department on campus can help you find a student assistant or intern position on campus as well as jobs and internships off campus and in your industry. Find out about job fairs or get résumé and interview help.

Does Cal Poly offer sexual harassment?

Cal Poly’s Office of Equal Opportunity offers numerous support and reporting options for victims of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. Even if you are not a victim, you can help by reporting such incidents.

Important Dates

Our financial aid calendar is a great tool to make sure you are staying up-to-date and on-track with the financial aid process.

Financial Aid Management

Learn more about the financial aid eligibility and processes, policies and procedures, and what happens with aid after you graduate.

Terms to Remember

Sometimes it can feel like financial aid has its own language. Use this glossary to learn the most frequently used terms and acronyms.