This independent orientation experience is an alternative to a small group guided WOW experience. Independent WOW Experience (IWE) is available for the transfer student that requires the fundamental programming but needs flexibility in their schedule free of small group format. Transfer students who participate in this experience will attend various presentations and activities. Orientation staff will be on hand to assist with questions during the presentation and activities.
More information about the Transfer Independent WOW Experience will come closer to WOW. In the meantime, check below for some general information.
Attend Open House
Attending Cal Poly's annual Open House, April 13–15, 2023, is a great way to get excited about Cal Poly and learn if it is the best fit for you as a student. This event showcases the Cal Poly campus to new students, their families and supporters, and the community while offering a glimpse to life as a Mustang.
Learn more at Open House.
Learn about the SLO Days Sessions
Mandatory for all students
Part one of your Cal Poly orientation — kick off your Mustang career, explore campus, and prepare for fall during your summer orientation.Transfer SLO Days are virtual one-day sessions on Aug. 10 and Aug. 11. Your session date is determined by your major.
Learn more about SLO Days.
Learn about the Transfer Center
Transfer Center One-Sheet. The Cal Poly Transfer Center opened in January 2020 thanks to advocacy from students, the Association of Transfer Students and advisors for the 6 colleges. Funding for the Transfer Center was provided by the CSU Graduation Initiative 2025.
Connect with them by email at transfer@calpoly.edu and on instagram @cpslotransfers
Stay Connected
Keep checking your Cal Poly email for important updates and information from Admissions. Once your register for your SLO Days Session, you will receive about how to prepare. If you have questions, email us at orientation@calpoly.edu.
Connect with us on social media, Instagram: @cporientation or Facebook: Cal Poly Orientation and share with us your #CPBound stories.
Learn more about Orientation and Cal Poly in the New Mustang Guide!
Find maps, a full schedule, and more in the New Mustang Guide on the Guidebook app, available for free on your smartphone. Download the Guidebook app today on the App Store or Google Play Store and search for “New Mustang Guide." Visit https://guidebook.com/g/newmustangguide/ to download the app.
