Frequently Asked Questions
We're excited to see you at Open House 2025! To learn more about what's going on at Open House, how to get here and what to expect, take a look at some of the frequently asked Open House questions below! Full FAQ's coming soon!
Thursday, April 10 – Saturday, April 12, 2025
Open House is the preview weekend for admitted students and their supporters to experience campus and academic life at Cal Poly. The Weekend is a showcasing of campus resources, student involvement, academic life, and it is an opportunity to connect with other prospective Mustangs.
I am not an admitted student to Cal Poly, and I just want to see the campus and campus life. Is Open House a good opportunity for me?
Open House is a great opportunity to see the campus as well as campus life. Open House is where you can learn more about campus, the six colleges, different departments on campus, as well as over 300 clubs and organizations. You are more than welcome to join us as we showcase all that Cal Poly has to offer!
If you are an admitted and waitlisted student, Friday, April 11th is Admitted Students Day and is only open to students who have been admitted and waitlisted to the university. A RSVP link will be emailed to admitted and waitlisted students by late March.
An RSVP is not required for events held on Thursday, April 10th, and Saturday, April 12th.
If you are a prospective student, alumni, or community member, please join us on Thursday, April 10th for our Downtown Farmers’ Market and Saturday, April 12th for our community events on campus!
There is no cost required to attend Open House. Some special events during the weekend have their own ticket fees, but there are many cost-free events to attend.
Some key events include:
- Downtown Farmers Market - Experience the famous downtown SLO Farmers’ Market on Thursday evening, where you can enjoy local food, live music, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
- Campus Showcase – Explore student clubs, organizations, and academic programs.
- College Welcome Sessions – Learn about your major and meet faculty.
- Poly Royal Parade – A celebration of Cal Poly’s traditions.
- Housing Tours – Visit residence halls and learn about on-campus living.
Check out the New Mustang Guide 2025 app for all events and details!
Will I get to tour the campus? Where and when are these tours?
Yes! Campus tours and housing tours will be available throughout the event. These will take place on Friday April 11th from 9am to 3pm in the University Union Plaza and Saturday April 12th from 11am to 3pm at Dexter Lawn in building 34. Please sign up through Admissions to reserve your spot on a tour.
Click Here for more information regarding parking and shuttle.
You can obtain information for a specific major from that particular department. Each major is housed in a specific academic college. To learn more about your college and major visit the Explore Your College page.
Find and click on your major on this list and your major's college will be there!
Download our New Mustang Guide for more details of Open House Weekend! The New Mustang Guide is live with details about Open House weekend, with events, locations, and resources along the way! In the App Store, search for “Cal Poly Orientation” to download our app, and then download the "New Mustang Guide 2025" guide.
