Guest Parking and Transportation
Parking is extremely limited as classes will be in session on Cal Poly’s campus as well as events with Poly Royal Rodeo and athletics. No oversized vehicles will be allowed on campus so plan accordingly. For visitors staying in select San Luis Obispo hotels, there will be shuttle service to campus provided on Friday, April 7th to and from campus 7:00 am-11:00 pm. Further shuttle info below.
For more information from Parking & Commuter Services
SLO Transit will also be providing free bussing all weekend to any Open House guest. To ride the busses for free during Open House weekend just show your driver a copy of your RSVP from EventBrite. To see their schedule you can download the SLO Transit App for free through the Apple App Store or Google play Store, pick up a map on any SLO Transit bus, or visit them at their website here.
For Open House specific information check out this useful guide.
On Campus Parking
Friday, April 7th
Due to Poly Royal Rodeo, Open House, and athletics events, campus parking will be very limited. Guests are encouraged to utilizing bussing to come to campus.
For those needing to drive to campus, enter only through Highland Drive. Please follow Open House signage and University Police Department direction on where to park. On campus shuttles will be available
Saturday, April 8th
All guests must enter through Grand Avenue and follow UPD signage and staff to parking on campus. Due to heightened campus activity, parking availability will be impacted and guests should plan accordingly when driving on to campus.
ADA/Accessible Parking
ADA accessible parking will be available for guests.
- Please follow Open House signage and UPD staff to park. ADA spaces will be available in all lots.
- A disabled placard is required to park in accessible lots.
On Campus Shuttle Service Friday Only
- Shuttle service will be provided for guests who park in exterior campus lots. Please check our schedule in Guidebook app for most up to date shuttle locations.
- On Campus shuttles will be picking up near lot entrances and dropping off at the Performing Arts Center every 15 minutes.
- Unfortunately, our primary on campus shuttles cannot accommodate wheelchairs. However, those needing assistance in getting around campus can call 805-305-7194 for assistance.
Wheelchairs
- A limited number of manual wheelchairs will be available for loan around the campus. Please find us at our main information booth on Friday or Saturday.
Friday, April 7th Open House Hotel Shuttles
Shuttles for guests staying in select San Luis Obispo hotels will be provided to and from campus on Friday, April 7th from 7:00 am-11:00 pm. Shuttles will pick up at the below locations and drop off at the Performing Arts Center on Cal Poly's campus. Shuttle service will be provided Friday only.
Cabrillo Route: Grand Ave/North Highway 101 area
Please meet at the bus stop on Mill Street and Grand Ave. Shuttles will be running every 10 minutes to and from campus. Wheelchair access will be available on this shuttle.
Servicing the following hotels:
Apple Farm
Holiday Inn Express San Luis Obispo
Inn at San Luis Obispo
La Cuesta Inn
Lamplighter Inn & Suites
Lexington Inn
Peach Tree Inn
Quality Suites
San Luis Creek Lodge
Sands Inn & Suites
Sunbeam Motel
Super 8 San Luis Obispo
Travelodge San Luis Obispo
Hollister Route: Madonna Inn and Madonna Road area
Please wait in front of your hotel’s lobby to be picked up and brought to campus. Shuttles will be running every 30 minutes. Wheelchair access will be available on this shuttle.
Servicing the following hotels:
Best Western
Embassy Suites
Madonna Inn
Vagabond Inn
Bishop Route: Los Osos Valley Road/South Highway 101 area
Please wait in front of your hotel’s lobby to be picked up and brought to campus. Shuttles will be running every 30 minutes. Wheelchair access will be available on this shuttle.
Servicing the following hotels:
Courtyard San Luis Obispo
Hampton Inn & Suites
Motel 6 – N
Motel 6 – S
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 (openhouse@calpoly.edu) in advance of your participation or visit.
