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Student Affairs Orientation and Engagement Events

Cal Poly events you don't want to miss!  

Are you a newly admitted student? Congratulations! Here are some important events for students and their supporters to build new relationships, learn more about Student Affairs programs, and become familiar with our Cal Poly community. For additional information, please click on each listed event.

DATES EVENTS DESCRIPTION

July-August, 2024

SLO Days

Summer advising for newly admitted students and their supporters.

Sept. 17 or 18, 2024

Mustang Move-In

University Housing fall move-in for newly admitted first-year and transfer students. New students will be assigned a day to move in, either Sept. 17 or 18, and will choose an appointment time on their assigned day.

Sept. 20-22, 2024

Mustang Move-In

Fall move-in event for continuing students. Students will select a day and time for their move-in appointment.

Sept. 18-22, 2024

Week of Welcome (WOW)

Nationally recognized orientation for all newly admitted students.

Sept. 2024 dates TBA

Evening with the President (parent and supporter reception) and Big Fall Welcome

Welcome reception hosted by President Jeffrey D. Armstrong for supporters, followed by annual welcome event for newly admitted students at Alex G. Spanos Stadium (supporters also welcome to attend).

Oct. 5, 2024

Homecoming and Alumni Weekend

A traditional weekend celebration that includes Cal Poly Football and Learn by Doing alumni events.

Nov. 2-3, 2024

Mustang Family Weekend

A weekend of Learn by Doing fun for supporters and friends of Cal Poly.

April 2025

Open House and Poly Royal Rodeo

A Cal Poly tradition featuring our annual campus showcase and Poly Royal Rodeo for admitted and prospective students, supporters and alumni. 

April 2025 PolyCultural Weekend An immersive weekend event for prospective students that centers on the diverse academic, cultural and social resources at Cal Poly.
June 14-15, 2025 Commencement Our traditional ceremony at Alex G. Spanos Stadium celebrating the Class of 2025.

For student-focused opportunities like career fairs, workshops, Cal Poly Athletics events and more throughout the academic year, please visit:

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