Where to park when visiting Cal Poly?

For guests visiting the campus for tours, parking is designated in Parking Structure 131 located off Grand Ave. via Pacheco Way. A Visitor or Event parking permit is required to park in Structure 131. The permit is $10.00 and can be purchased at the pay station, or Via ParkMobile.

Is there free parking at Cal Poly on 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 you park at Cal Poly without a permit?

Parking permits are required Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 10:00 pm & Friday 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. Unless otherwise noted with signs or curb markings. Example: Staff 24/7 or Resident 24/7 spaces.

Where do visitors park at CSU?

Visitors may park and pay in the parking lot for designated hourly spaces or purchase a daily permit online or purchase in our office at 1508 Center Avenue, located in the Lake Street Garage. Once on campus, consider taking CSU's Around the Horn shuttle service.

Is there free parking at CSU?

All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid CSU parking permit or park in designated hourly parking spaces and pay at a pay station.

Self-Guided Tour Info

Is there free parking at Cal State LA?

All visitors not performing state business MUST pay to park on campus. All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid Cal State LA parking permit registered to the license plate number at ALL TIMES.

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.

Can I bring my car to Cal Poly SLO?

Cal Poly first-year resident students are prohibited from bringing vehicles to campus for the entire duration of their first year (fall through spring quarters). This includes students who have enough credits to be considered sophomores.

Do you need a car at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo?

With limited parking on campus and the many alternatives to driving alone, it is not necessary to bring a car to Cal Poly.

Do Cal Poly students get free bus rides?

Cal Poly Students, Faculty and Staff with a valid Cal Poly ID can ride SLO Transit by swiping their ID. The fare is fully subsidized (FREE for you!) by Cal Poly.

How much is parking in San Luis Obispo?

Park. Pay. Play. Street parking rates in downtown San Luis Obispo range from $3 to $4 per hour depending on where you park.

Is Cal Poly by the beach?

Cal Poly is centrally located in San Luis Obispo, California. The Cal Poly campus is less than a five-minute drive from Downtown SLO and is conveniently located within 20 minutes of beaches including Cayucos State Beach, Morro Bay, Avila Beach and more.

What is safe parking site San Luis Obispo?

Safe Parking | CAPSLO. The 40 Prado Safe Parking programs offers individuals living in their cars a safe place to park overnight at 40 Prado as well as access showers, meals, mental and physical health services, and housing case management. Must be interested in obtaining permanent housing in SLO county.

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.

How do you pay for parking in SLO?

Either pay at one of the in-structure pay stations or via one of the 3 parking mobile apps (HONK, ParkMobile, or PaybyPhone.). To skip lines at the pay stations, paying via the mobile app is recommended.

What is the hardest major to get into at Cal Poly SLO?

Here's a look at the top 10 most competitive majors for freshman applicants: Psychology: 3,579 applicants, 73 spaces available — 2% Software engineering: 795 applicants, 25 spaces available — 3.1% Kinesiology: 2,016 applicants, 78 spaces available — 3.9%

What is a good GPA to get into Cal Poly SLO?

Average GPA: 4

This makes Cal Poly Extremely Competitive for GPAs. (Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. With a GPA of 4, Cal Poly requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants.

What is the minimum GPA to get into Cal Poly SLO?

If you earned a 4.0 (or better) weighted GPA in high school, you are a viable candidate for any program within Cal Poly –San Luis Obispo.

Are Cal Poly bathrooms coed?

The bathrooms on the first and second floors are all gender. The bathrooms are the third floor are single gender by wing.

Is Cal Poly a top school?

California Polytechnic State University--San Luis Obispo is ranked #1 out of 120 Regional Universities West. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools.

What beach do Cal Poly students go to?

Central Coast Beaches

Driving north on Highway 1 from Cal Poly, you can visit Morro Bay, Cayucos, and the incredible Hearst Castle. Driving south takes you to Avila Beach, Pismo Beach, and the famous Oceano Dunes.

Where can I park my car and sleep in California?

From my experience of car camping in California, it is only legal to sleep in public areas as long as there are no parking regulations or signs prohibiting vehicles from parking overnight. I recommend car camping in campgrounds, but if you can't find one, national forests are a good next option.

How much is parking at CSU?

View an interactive map of our hourly parking lots. $2 per hour standard, $1.50 at Foothills Campus, $1 at Moby lot 197, and as of July 1st, 2022, $1 at Research Blvd. lot 740. Payment accepted at the lot pay station or through the Park Mobile app.

How to get free parking at the California Hotel?

Complimentary self-parking

Guests of The California Hotel & Casino can self-park in the hotel's structure for free during their stay. Just pull into The Cal parking lot and let the front desk know you have a car when checking in.