Join us for Cal Poly Open House: April 11–13, 2024!
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 11| 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 Check-In
Friday, April 12th | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Open House Check-in | Performing Arts Center circle and Ag. Circle
Alumni House Open Hours
Friday, April 12th | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Location is Bldg. 28, corner of Campus Way and Crandall Way
Alumni visiting campus are welcome to "pop" by the Cal Poly Alumni House to pick up a Cal Poly Proud sticker and popcorn between 9 AM and 4 PM Check out the renovated house and learn more about alumni activities in your area.
University Welcomes
Friday, April 12th | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Performing Art Center & Recreation Center Main Gym
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University Welcome I | 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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University Welcome II | 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
At University Welcomes, you will be introduced to Cal Poly's President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and Vice President Keith Humphrey as well as the Co-Chairs of Open House 2024! 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 12th | 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM | University Union Plaza (UU Plaza)
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 12 | 1:45 PM - 5:15 PM | University Union 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 Financial Aid and a 30-minute transfer student panel.
These sessions require advanced registration. Incoming transfer students were sent a link to register via email.
Transfer Student Social
Friday, April 12 | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | University Union 220
Friday Nite Invite
Friday, April 12 | 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 such as pizza, salad, and candy. Activity options include dancing, games, bowling, and crafts. There will also be some other surprises throughout the night!
Parent & Supporter Coffee House
Friday, April 12 | 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 President Armstrong
Saturday, April 13 | 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM | Bldg. 108, Sequoia Lounge
Join Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong for coffee and a light breakfast to learn about Cal Poly and get your questions answered. After the event, enjoy front row seats to the Poly Royal Parade!
Poly Royal Parade (Cancelled)
Saturday, April 13 | 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!
Poly Royal Opening Ceremonies
Saturday, April 13 | 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM | Multi Activity Center
Opening Ceremonies introduces prospective students and supporters to all that Cal Poly and SLO has to offer. This event will feature speakers including President Armstrong, our ASI president, and others!
Cal Poly Campus Showcase
Saturday, April 13 |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Rec. Center Main Gym & Multi Activity Center
Campus Showcase is a time for 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 13 |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Rec. Center Main Gym
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 13 |11:00 AM – 3:00 PM | Rec. Center Main Gym
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
Dexter Stage Performance
Saturday, April 13 | 11:45 AM - 2:30 PM | Multi Activity Center
Dexter Stage 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.
Dexter Stage Award Ceremony
Saturday, April 13 | 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Multi Activity Center
Alumni Wine & Beer Garden
Saturday, April 13 | 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM | ATL Keck Lab/ Lobby and Bonderson High Bays
Register now for the Cal Poly Alumni Wine & Beer Garden at Open House! Join us from 1:30 to 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 13, at the Engineering Plaza (located between buildings 192 and 197 on the Cal Poly campus) to reconnect with classmates and faculty after a day of exploring student projects and displays celebrating Learn by Doing.
Tickets include wine and beer tastings, souvenir Cal Poly Proud wine glass and a taco bar with all the fixings. Pre-sale ticket holders gain access to the event starting at 1:30 PM Limited tickets will also be sold at the door starting at 2 PM
This event sold out last year so don't wait, get your tickets today!
No refunds or exchanges. The event will happen rain or shine.
Link to purchase: https://alumni.calpoly.edu/events/cal-poly-alumni-wine-and-beer-garden-0
Poly Royal Rodeo
Saturday, April 13 | 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Rodeo Center
Link to purchase: https://cafes-rodeo.calpoly.edu/Poly-Royal-2024 (Sold Out)
Poly Royal Truck and Tractor Pull
Saturday, April 13th | 1:00 PM - TBD | Cal Poly campus in the field across from the crops unit off of Mount Bishop Rd.
The Poly Royal Truck and Tractor Pull has been held at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo almost every April since 1972. It is one of the largest events at Open House, drawing nearly 4,000 spectators and over 50 competitors from the Western United States. The event is run by Cal Poly Tractor Pull Club and the proceeds from the event bolster a scholarship endowment that goes to hard-working students of the College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences. In 2016, the scholarship fund gave out over $30,000 to students.
Link to purchase: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cal-poly-truck-and-tractor-pull-tickets-794654201107
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.
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! After downloading Guidebook from the app store, search "New Mustang Guide" to download the guide.
