Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions …

From information about housing, dining, financial aid and more to opportunities to talk with our admissions and financial aid staff, we have the resources to help you prepare to join the Cal Poly family.

Cal Poly is located in San Luis Obispo, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on U.S. Highway 101. Our campus is easily accessible via car, plane or train.

With our wealth of connections to many of these companies, and our location in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, Cal Poly and our …

Cal Poly first required seniors to complete a capstone project in 1940, placing even greater emphasis on Learn by Doing. Today, your project might take the form of scholarly research, an industry …

All the hands-on opportunities you’ll have throughout your years at Cal Poly will add up to a level of experience that will be unmatched by your peers — and in high demand by employers.

As a comprehensive institution, Cal Poly provides a balanced education in the arts, sciences, and technology, while encouraging cross-disciplinary and co-curricular experiences.

REVISED - December 3, 2025 Total Academic Year Instructional Days (F-Sp) = 146 Total Academic Year Work Days (F-Sp) = 170-171

Located on the idyllic Central Coast in San Luis Obispo, California, Cal Poly is the original home of Learn by Doing. Our unique polytechnic perspective offers a well-rounded education that will have …

Cal Poly's Commencement Office provides graduates and their guests with a memorable and meaningful graduation experience that symbolizes the culmination of their academic achievements.