Registration for SLO Days will open starting in May 2026. Admitted students will receive an email with a link to register for orientation.
How to Register
Step 1: Accept Your Offer
Accept your Offer of Admission from Cal Poly through your Application Status Portal to secure your spot, which allows you to register for SLO Days and Week of Welcome (WOW).
Step 2: Pick a Session Date
Select the date that you and your supporter(s) want to attend. Students in certain programs (such as Educational Opportunity Program, 2+2 Cohort, etc.) may have preferred SLO Days sessions to attend. These special program sessions will be pre-selected and available for the student to register in their portal.
Step 3: Register for SLO Days or Transfer Advising Days and WOW
Register for SLO Days and WOW here or through your Application Status Portal.
Step 4: Prepare for Your Session
Make sure you're ready to go!
SLO Days Fees
First-year Students
The fee for new first-year students covers the access to workshops and presentations throughout the session, advising materials, day-of schedule, parking, meals (day 1: dinner; day 2: continental breakfast and lunch), one night of housing in the residence halls, program staffing and access to the pre- and post-orientation online platform — “The Transition Toolkit for New First Year Students.”
Students participating in the virtual SLO Days session receive all the above except for meals, the residence hall stay and in-person interaction with staff.
Parents and Supporters
The fee covers access to workshops and presentations throughout the session, program materials, access to any virtual recordings and presentation materials, meals (day 1: dinner and Supporter Social; day 2: lunch), and program staffing.” Note: Overnight accommodations are not included for parents and supporters.
A virtual supporter experience will be offered which will include educational materials and resources, and a live sessions with campus leaders via zoom.
Transfer Students
The fee for new transfer students covers the access to workshops and presentations throughout the session, advising materials, day-of schedule, parking, meals (day 1: lunch, dinner; day 2: continental breakfast), one night of housing in the residence halls, program staffing and access to the pre- and post-orientation online platform — “The Transition Toolkit for New First Year Students.”
Download the New Mustang Guide
The detailed SLO Days schedule will be available in early June, including session times, locations, maps and real-time updates. Download the “Cal Poly Orientation” app in the App Store or Google Play and search for “New Mustang Guide 2026” before you arrive on campus.
