Join us for Cal Poly Open House: April 10–12, 2025!
We are so excited to welcome admitted students, prospective students, alumni, and parents and supporters of Cal Poly to Open House Weekend! Join us for a weekend of fun events, make new connections, and learn more about what Cal Poly has to offer.
Thursday — Campus Preview Night at Farmers’ Market
Campus Preview Night at Farmers’ Market
Thursday, April 10th| 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Downtown San Luis Obispo - Higuera St. and Broad St. Intersection
Campus Preview Night at Farmers Market is a small look into everything offered on campus. There will be multiple club booths and even some performances. Students and supporters get a preview of all we offer at Cal Poly, while enjoying one of the most popular things to do in San Luis Obispo — the downtown Farmers Market!
Friday — Admitted Students’ Discovery Day
Admitted Students’ Discovery Day Info Booth
Friday, April 11th | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM |University Union
University Welcome
Friday, April 11th | 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM | Spanos Stadium
At the University Welcome, you will be introduced to Cal Poly's President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and campus leaders, as well as the Co-Chairs of the Open House weekend! They will be giving you the warmest welcome to Cal Poly, provide a glimpse of our orientation series, and outline all Open House events and opportunities.
Resource Fair
Friday, April 11th | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | University Union Plaza and Mustang Way
Resource Fair is an opportunity for students and supporters to engage with campus resources. Throughout mustang way and the UU plaza, the resources will set up booths and have representatives present to provide information, answer questions, and just be a friendly face. It’s a great time to find out all the possible resources this school has to offer!
Transfer Information Sessions
Friday, April 11th | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | University Union, Room 220
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Transfer Information Session I | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Transfer Information Session II | 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Each session will include a 60-minute presentation & Q&A including New Student and Transition Programs, Admissions, the Transfer Center, and a 30-minute transfer student panel.
Financial Aid Information Session in English
Friday, April 11th | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Chumash Auditorium
Diversity at Cal Poly: Finding Your Sense of Belonging
Friday, April 11th | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Chumash Auditorium
Sesión informativa sobre ayuda financiera en español (Financial Aid Information Session in Spanish)
Friday, April 11th | 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Performing Art Center Pavilion
Future-Ready Facilities for Student Success
Friday, April 11th | 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM | Performing Art Center Miossi Hall
Learn about Cal Poly's Master Plan and how it's shaping our campus, and how it supports student success.
Transfer Student Social
Friday, April 11th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | 1901 Pavilion
Friday Nite Invite
Friday, April 11th | 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM | University Union Plaza (UU Plaza)
An event on Friday Night of Open House that invites prospective students to meet each other, unwind, and make connections in an environment that simulates college life on a Friday night. There will be food as well as activities including dancing, games, bowling, and crafts. Live bands will be performing on the University Union stage!
Parent & Supporter Coffee House
Friday, April 11th | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Chumash Auditorium
While students are enjoying Friday Nite Invite, parents and supporters are invited to Coffee House, where they can talk to current students from all six of Cal Poly's colleges while enjoying coffee and connection!
Saturday — Poly Royal Celebration
Morning Cup with the President
Saturday, April 12th | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Sequoia Lawn
Start your morning with hot beverages, light breakfast fare, and engaging remarks from President Armstrong, followed by Q&A.
Poly Royal Parade
Saturday, April 12th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | North Perimeter Road
The parade is an event that showcases our campus and community through various floats and performances. It is lots of fun and usually includes different clubs, teams, and community organizations!
Cal Poly Campus Showcase
Saturday, April 12th |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Dexter Lawn, H-2a Parking Lot, H-10 Parking Lot
Campus Showcase is a time for over 300 various clubs & organizations to showcase themselves to prospective students & their supporters! This is a great opportunity for guests to interact with on/off campus entities and see how they can get involved!
Cal Poly's New Mustang Booth
Saturday, April 12th |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Dexter Lawn
Campus New Mustang Booth is a time for the Prospective Student can take a pictures with their supporters and accepting their Cal Poly acceptance offer.
Open House Information Booth
Saturday, April 12th |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Dexter Lawn
Campus New Mustang Booth is a time for the Prospective Student can take a pictures with their supporters and accepting their Cal Poly acceptance offer
Poly Royal Performances
Saturday, April 12th | 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM | H-10 Parking Lot
The Poly Royal Performances is an opportunity to showcase Cal Poly and the SLO community's talent to prospective students and their supporters. It will consist of performances by different on-campus clubs and off-campus entities.
Cal Poly encourages inclusivity in all its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, including (but not limited to) physical access or Deaf/Hard of Hearing services, please contact New Student & Transition Programs (orientation@calpoly.edu) in advance of your participation or visit.
