Admissions

The Cal Poly Admissions Office handles admissions needs for both Cal Poly and Cal Poly Maritime Academy.

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Associated Students, Inc. (ASI)

ASI is a student-led auxiliary organization at Cal Poly committed to enhancing the quality of student life through the provision of programs, services, and facilities that connect students to their ultimate college experience outside of the classroom.

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Campus Health and Wellbeing

Campus Health and Wellbeing (CH&W) is comprised of health, counseling, and wellbeing services. Staffed by board-certified medical providers, mental health counselors, health educators, and more, CH&W provides primary and same-day medical and counseling services; individual, group and couples counseling; and wellbeing programming to support the social, emotional and physical health of students.

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Career Services

Career Services empowers students to achieve a lifetime of meaningful career success by engaging with Cal Poly's vibrant network.

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Center for Leadership

The Center for Leadership fosters socially responsible leadership development through high-impact practices, programs, and events that are innovative, inclusive and educational.

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Center for Military-Connected Students

The Center for Military-Connected Students supports all student veterans and the dependents of those who have served.

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Center for Service in Action

The Center for Service in Action connects students with meaningful community service opportunities that complement their educational experience.

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Clubs and Organizations

Cal Poly has more than 400 student organizations that serve a wide range of interests.

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College Corps Program

College Corps Program The #CaliforniansForAll College Corps Program at Cal Poly strives to create debt-free pathways to higher education while giving fellows the chance to give back to their communities.

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Commencement

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

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Data Management

The Office of Data Management oversees and analyzes data from admissions, matriculation, scholarships, recruitment, and retention to improve everything from applications to students' academic offerings.

Disability Resource Center

The Disability Resource Center provides accommodations and coordinates support for those with permanent and temporary disabilities.

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Document Image Process Center (DIPC)

The DIPC provides secure universitywide document management, production workflows, archival processes and view access for official Cal Poly students' records.

Financial Aid

The Financial Aid and Scholarship Office is dedicated to helping students secure the resources to fund their education.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

Fraternity and Sorority Life fosters the learning and development of students who affiliate with the social fraternities and sororities.

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Guardian Scholars Program

The Guardian Scholars Program serves incoming first-year, transfer, and continuing undergraduate and graduate students who have experienced foster care or similar circumstances.

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Institutional Effectiveness

The Office of Institutional Effectiveness leverages data and experience of academic and campus operations to lead efforts dedicated to ensuring Cal Poly remains the premier comprehensive polytechnic university.

Institutional Research

The Office for Institutional Research provides reliable baseline data that guides Cal Poly decision making and supports campus planning, assessment, program review and accreditation.

New Student and Transition Programs

New Student and Transition Programs ensures that all new Mustangs begin their journey with a Learn by Doing experience and the resources to thrive at Cal Poly, as well as in the community.

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Office of the Dean of Students

The Office of the Dean of Students provides students with assistance in navigating Cal Poly and connecting them with appropriate resources.

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Programs under the Dean of Students include:

• The CARE Team (Campus Assessment, Response and Education) supports student success by addressing barriers to academic progress, such as mental health challenges, basic needs insecurities, financial struggles, or difficulty navigating campus procedures.
• The Off-Campus Housing Program helps students make an easy transition from on-campus to off-campus living while encouraging them to become engaged, positive members of the community.
• Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities administers the California State University Standards for Student Conduct. The office ensures a fair and impartial administration of the disciplinary process while educating students about their responsibilities and protecting the rights of all members of the university community.

Parent and Family Programs

Parent and Family Programs provides support, resources and exciting programming for the proud parents, family members and supporters of Cal Poly students.

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Promise Scholars

Promise Scholars is comprised of several programs that provide support and services to students across campus. Named to represent the CSU Promise and Student Success Framework, Promise Scholars includes the programs below and Fortune Scholars, MOSAIC Scholars, Presidential Scholars and similar programs under a shared vision of supporting student success.

• Cal Poly Scholars seeks to support and retain high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds in California schools by providing financial, academic and community resources. 
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• Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) strives to improve the access, retention, and graduation of Cal Poly students who have been historically, economically and/or educationally disadvantaged.
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• TRIO Achievers is funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education and provides services and programs for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Registrar

The Office of the Registrar facilitates students’ transition to Cal Poly and partners with academic programs to establish class schedules.

Residence Life
Cal Poly offers many types of housing, including residence halls and apartments in various residential Learning Communities across campus.
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Student Development and Belonging

Student Development and Belonging (SDAB) is a collective of campus resource centers that support and empower students experiencing marginalization, through intersectional advocacy and cultural connections to build a more just and equitable Cal Poly community. SDAB is comprised of the following campus community centers:

• The Black Academic Excellence Center is dedicated to empowering and advancing the educational journey of Cal Poly students from the Black diaspora.
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• The Dream Center strives to support, empower, and advocate for the academic, professional, and personal development and success of all undocumented students.
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• The Gender Equity Center welcomes people of all genders and experiences to cultivate a brave space where we can learn and grow together.
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• Latinx/e Center for Academic Success and Achievement (La CASA) is designed to foster belonging and provide holistic support to students who identify as Latinx so they can thrive while at Cal Poly.
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• LGBTQ Campus Life (Pride Center) supports and empowers people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions.
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• Men and Masculinities creates spaces to critically evaluate expressions of masculinity and establish healthy and authentic masculine gender norms.
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• Rooted in values of equity and justice, the Multicultural Center is dedicated to the recruitment, retention and success of historically underrepresented groups.
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• The Native American and Indigenous Cultural Center seeks to embrace and encourage students to (re)connect to the traditions and cultures of Native American and Indigenous peoples.
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Students with Dependents

Students with Dependents seeks to ensure that all student parents have the support and resources they need to overcome challenges and succeed in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment

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Upward Bound

Upward Bound is a federally funded outreach program that provides services to local high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Office of the Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success

The division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Student Success promotes student success throughout the Cal Poly experience by providing Learn by Doing opportunities, delivering innovative student-centered programs, supporting personal growth, encouraging lifelong connections and empowering all students within a safe, inclusive and supportive environment.

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