New Student and Transition Programs serves as a home and resource to all new students and their supporters and to ensure their successful transition to Cal Poly.

Open House!

April 10–12, 2025

Join us for the 32nd Annual Open House weekend! Open to all newly admitted students and their supporters as well as the San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly communities. This exciting weekend will kick-off our 2025 orientation season.  

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Orientation Part One: SLO Days 

July & August 2025 — Registration Opens Tuesday May 6th! 

This year, incoming students will get their first campus experience as new Mustangs. Our programming will help attendees make meaningful connections with new students, leaders, and explore campus resources. Space in each session is limited so register soon.

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Orientation Part Two: Week of Welcome  

September 2025 — Registration Opens Tuesday May 6th!

WOW is a more than 60-year-old Cal Poly tradition that takes place the week leading up to and around your first days of class. 

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