Join us for Cal Poly Open House: April 9th–11th, 2026!
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 9th| 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
Friday, April 10th|Various locations
Resource Fair
Friday, April 10th | 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!
Friday Nite Invite
Friday, April 10th| 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 10th | 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!
Cal Poly Campus Showcase
Saturday, April 11th| 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| 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| 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| 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.
