Cal Poly | Learn by Doing
Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions our graduates make.
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You'll dive into classes in your major your first year, then engage in hands-on learning, undergraduate research opportunities, collaborative projects, leadership roles and more throughout your academic journey. It's an approach that ensures Cal Poly graduates are ready to make an immediate impact in their careers.
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The opportunity to live outside the US while still in college provides a global perspective which will serve you throughout your career. Cal Poly offers more than 500 ways to experience hands-on learning in 75 different countries, enabling you to experience new cultures, make new friends and broaden your perspective. Study Abroad
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Center for Bystander Intervention and Cal Poly (WITH US) CSU- LSAMP Program; Disability Resource Center; Office of the Dean of Students; Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion; Student Ombuds Services; Technology Services at Cal Poly; Student Affairs; Campus Life. Associated Students, Inc. Cal Poly Corporation; Leadership and Service
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Cal Poly accepts applications online through Cal State Apply. You may also want to look through our application resources for tips on how to complete the application. Send Your Transcripts and Test Scores
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Cal Poly, as part of the California State University (CSU) system, assesses the academic preparation of international students using factors such as academic performance, verification of English proficiency, and financial resources (to meet federal regulations).
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Cal Poly will soon select some of the best and brightest students in California and around the world to join us next year. Our undergraduate application is open from Oct. 1 – Dec. 2 through Cal State Apply , the common application for all CSU campuses.
About Cal Poly
Rankings reveal what recruiters already know: Cal Poly students and graduates are among the very finest in higher ed. In 2023, U.S. News & World Report named us both the most innovative school in the west and the top public school in the west. They’ve also named us the west’s best public, master’s-level university for 31 consecutive years.
Admissions - Cal Poly
Explore Cal Poly Admissions. Here, experience is part of the curriculum. Your education will take you beyond the classroom and into places where you put learning into action and work with others to find solutions to our society's biggest challenges.
Our Colleges - Cal Poly
Cal Poly's six academic colleges offer more than 60 undergraduate majors and over 50 graduate programs.