1. Prospective Student Information
Admissions To Cal Poly
Cal Poly Admissions Office provides all the information needed to apply to Cal Poly. Helpful sites to check out are:
2. Committed to Attending Cal Poly
Next Steps
Housing and Transportation
Each student has different plans when it comes to living and transportation options. Below are links to different opportunities for students:
3. Preparing for Orientation and Fall Registration
Open House and Orientation
Learn more about campus life, your desired major/department, the San Luis Obispo community, campus resources, and much more through the Open House weekend. This even is held typically in April and more details can be found on the Open House website.
Orientation at Cal Poly is a two-part series prior to classes starting. All new transfer students are required to complete both parts of orientation, Student Life Orientation Days (SLO Days) (August) and Week of Welcome (September).
How to Register for Classes
How to use Cal Poly Registration Tools
Suggested course offerings
4. Current Cal Poly Transfer Students
Financial Aid
Advice from Other Transfer Students
"Stay focused and enjoy being at Cal Poly, take in all they have to offer. Go to all of your classes."
"WOW is an amazing experience, it opens up networking opportunities and builds lasting friendships, with people you might not meet otherwise. It's also an excellent introduction to activities in San Luis Obispo."
"Join and attend. Invest yourself into at least one club."