California Polytechnic State University

California Polytechnic State University

San Luis Obispo , United States
San Luis Obispo , United States
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# 925
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About University
California Polytechnic State University
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California Polytechnic State University
We know people learn best when they do the work themselves. For more than a century, we’ve taught our students to work together using their heads and their hands to find solutions to some of the world’s biggest problems. It’s why our alumni are prepared to hit the ground running and empowered to make a better future for California, our nation and our world.

Services

Housing services

We are committed to offering a two-year, high-quality campus living and educational environment to Cal Poly students based on availability. University Housing is dedicated to providing housing to all new students; however, with student numbers varying each year, our ability to meet the demand may fluctuate, so pay attention to dates and schedules.

Off-Campus Housing Listing Services are also available for Students.

Library services

The mission of Robert E. Kennedy Library is to promote open and informed inquiry, foster collaboration and innovation, support the unique needs of every student and scholar at Cal Poly, and contribute to the cultural life of San Luis Obispo.

ICT services

  • Serves as campus contact to answer questions regarding the ICT review process
  • Ensures that ICT checklists and related documentation, reviews and approvals are complete
  • Reviews and approves ICT products/services for compliance with campus technical standards
  • Documents findings and requests clarification or additional information as needed

Medical services

Cal Poly Campus Health & Wellbeing, located next to the Rec Center, provides care by appointment and on a walk-in basis to students. In addition to ambulatory care, we offer lab testing, on-site X-Rays, prescription medications, counseling services, and holistic wellbeing services.

Health Insurance is strongly recommended.

Student Life

Campus life

Cal Poly's main campus features a pedestrian-friendly core, convenient parking and connections to San Luis Obispo County's transportation services.

Sports facilities

The mission of the Club Sports Program at Cal Poly is to provide a form of athletic and educational activity which is an integral part of collegiate life. It provides a common theme for a diversified student body, faculty, staff, and alumni to operate as partners both inside and outside the community. The Club Sports program at Cal Poly promotes the positive values of physical activity, learned skills, team development, and sportsmanship acquired through participation in competitions and organized activities.

Student clubs

  • IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu
  • IEEE  Consumer Electronics Society Student Branch
  • IEEE Power and Energy Society (IEEE-PES) Student Branch
  • Cal Poly Racing
  • Audio Engineering Society club

Accreditation

The University is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), Senior College and University Commission.

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