Should I bring a car to Cal Poly SLO?

With limited parking on campus and the many alternatives to driving alone, it is not necessary to bring a car to Cal Poly. Local transit is safe and reliable and best of all it´s FREE for staff and students!

What do students do for fun at Cal Poly SLO?

Some of the most popular that are close to campus include the Architecture senior project site, Bishops Peak, Madonna Peak, and the hike to the “P” on the hill overlooking campus. Montana De Oro State Park located in the nearby town of Los Osos is another popular destination for hikers.

How is life at Cal Poly SLO?

Life at cal poly

And nowhere is that more clear than right here, where it was born. On campus, and in the surrounding area of San Luis Obispo, a supportive community, opportunities for exploration and endless possibilities strengthens your academic experience.

Do you have to pay for parking at Cal Poly on the weekends?

Saturday and Sunday

Parking permits are not required with the exception of event lots, spaces labeled "Staff 24/7" & Residential parking areas. Applicable event rates apply in event lots.

Can freshmen bring cars to Cal Poly SLO?

Resident Parking as First Time Freshman

Cal Poly residential students are not permitted to bring vehicles to campus for the duration of their freshman year (fall through spring quarters). This includes students who have enough credits to be considered sophomores at any time during their first academic year at Cal Poly.

Parking Permit Options for Commuting Students

Is Cal Poly a wet campus?

This option is a first in Cal Poly's history. Changes to the campus alcohol policy have allowed the university to officially be considered a wet campus, which made this kind of establishment possible.

Is Cal Poly SLO worth the money?

Though Cal Poly is the most expensive of the CSU's, it is an excellent bargain. You truly do receive a UC level education at a CSU price tag. Cal Poly is a better school than many UC schools and though it isn't cheap, it is priced far below most UC schools.

What is the hardest class at Cal Poly SLO?

What are the hardest majors to get into Cal Poly SLO?

What is the least competitive major at Cal Poly SLO?

Is Cal Poly SLO a good party school?

If you're short on time, here's a quick answer to your question: The top party schools in California are UC Santa Barbara, Cal Poly SLO, USC, SDSU, Chico State, UCLA, and University of California, Berkeley.

What major is Cal Poly SLO known for?

Cal Poly is best-known for its engineering and agriculture programs.

Does Cal Poly SLO have a dress code?

All apparel should promote a positive learning environment and should not be distracting in any way. Clothing should cover cleavage, midriff, chest, and buttocks; undergarments should be covered and not visible.

Do Cal Poly students get free bus rides?

Since 1985, Cal Poly has financially subsidized the city bus system, allowing our students, staff and faculty to ride the bus at no cost to the rider. Funding comes from parking citation revenue, not from state general funds, nor from student tuition or fees.

Can you choose your roommate at Cal Poly SLO?

Roommate groups are optional. You can sign up as an individual, then select into an apartment with other groups or individuals during room selection. Request roommates in the housing application. Only students who have completed the application are searchable.

What are the top 3 majors at Cal Poly?

Which major is easiest to get into Cal Poly?

Some 27 Cal Poly majors are in the single digits when it comes to the ratio of seats available to total applications. At the other end, the program with the best acceptance rate is bioresource and agricultural engineering, which has room for 60 of its 169 freshman applicants, or 36%.

Which Cal Poly is harder to get into?

A Chronicle analysis of admissions rates found that Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is the most competitive school in the California State University system.

Why is Cal Poly SLO so hard to get into?

Because we are an impacted campus, our selection processes uses an objective, comprehensive review process that extends beyond the basic eligibility index utilized by the California State University. This means that many CSU-eligible students are unable to be offered admission.

Why is Cal Poly so expensive?

Cal Poly is more expensive than many schools in the University of California system because UC's provide more financial aid. Part of the goal of this plan is to offset some of those costs making Cal Poly a more accessible choice for low and middle-income California students.

Is Cal Poly SLO better than Pomona?

Cal campus was built mostly comprising lands from Kellogg which is known as Cal Poly Pomona. Since Cal Poly SLO is the older one out of the two polytechnic education systems, in general, it should be the better one. Both are large state schools and the experience is highly dependent on one's major.

Are Cal Poly bathrooms coed?

Inclusive Restroom Program

For some history, when AB1732 was passed in 2017, the university renovated all single-occupant restrooms to All Gender. In September 2022, California Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 1194 Public Restrooms: Building Standards (SB 1194 – Allen) into law.

What beach do Cal Poly students go to?

1) Hit the beach

Located in the middle of the Central Coast, San Luis Obispo is surrounded by multiple beaches known for their unique natural beauty. Avila Beach is one of the most popular amongst Cal Poly students and is home to the Cal Poly Pier.

Are Cal Poly dorm bathrooms coed?

Halls provide double- and triple-occupancy accommodations with community-style bath facilities. Each hall has three stories with two wings on each floor. Rooms are same gender and floors are mixed gender. The bathrooms on the first and second floors are all gender.