Welcome Parents and Supporters!
Parents and supporters of new Cal Poly students are encouraged to attend SLO Days 2021. Our supporter tracks are wonderful ways to meet other parents and supporters, learn more about Cal Poly, and receive guidance on the best ways you can support your new Mustang.
Registration
Details for parents and supporters registration will be available starting Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
At the time of registration, students will be able to sign up a maximum of two supporters to attend SLO Days for an additional fee. Remember to secure your overnight accommodations for your SLO Days Session.
SLO Days Sessions: How to Prepare
What to Bring for Supporters
- Phone Charger/Additional Device to take notes (Pen and Paper work too!)
- Reusable water bottle, sunscreen, hat, comfortable walking shoes and a jacket for the evening.
- There are certain settings where everyone must continue to wear a face covering. Please come prepared with a facemask to SLO Days. Visit the Stay Healthy page for details.
Arriving on Campus
- Directions to Campus can be found here along with a Campus Map!
- Students and Supporters can park in the Grand Avenue Parking Structure - Visitor Parking 131. Please refer to your reminder e-mail to obtain your virtual parking pass - - additional assistance will be available at check-in. Don't forget your license plate number!
Programming for Students & Supporters
This year’s programming will include separate tracks specifically created for students and their parents/supporters, and designed by current Cal Poly students and campus and community professionals. Here's a list of sessions planned for this year:
Programming for Students:
- Journey to Academic Success
- Mental Health
- Student Life Essentials
- Paving Your Path
- Mustangs for Inclusive Excellence
- One Community
- Time with your SLO Days Summer Crew Leader & group
- Now You're a Mustang!
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Programming for Supporters:
- Transitions & You
- One Community
- "Student's Drink, but Not My Student"
- Journey to Academic Success
- Paying for College (with Financial Aid and Student Accounts)
- Responding to Sexual Violence in Our Community
- Student Life Essentials
- Office Hours with the VPSA
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| Time |
Event |
Location |
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| 7:30am-9:10am |
SLO Days Check-In |
yakʔitʸutʸu |
| 7:30am-9:10am |
Morning Kick Off |
Performing Arts Center |
| 9:10am-9:55am |
SLO Days Opening: The Land We Learn On |
Performing Arts Center/Miossi Hall |
| 10:10am-11:25am |
Transitions & You |
Performing Arts Center |
| 11:25am-12:00pm |
Lunch |
Mustang Way |
| 12:15pm-1:15pm |
Students Drink but Not my Student |
Muti Activity Center |
| 1:25pm-2:10pm |
Journey to Academic Success |
Multi Activity Center |
| 2:10pm-3:15pm |
Supporter Q&A |
Multi Activity Center |
| 3:25pm-3:55pm |
Breakout Sessions 1 |
Various Locations |
| 4:05pm-4:35pm |
Breakout Sessions 2 |
Various Locations |
| 4:35pm-5:15pm |
Dinner |
Mustang Way |
| 5:30pm-7:30pm |
Supporter Social |
Vista Grande Patio |
| Time |
Event |
Location |
|---|
| 9:00am-9:45am |
Paying for College |
Multi Activity Center |
| 9:55am-10:35am |
Your Role in Preventing and Responding to Sexual Violence |
Multi Activity Center |
| 10:45am-11:15am |
Student Life Essentials for Supporters |
Multi Activity Center |
| 11:15am-12:00pm |
Vice President, Keith Humphrey Office Hours |
Multi Activity Center |
| 12:20pm-12:40pm |
Now You're a Mustang |
Performing Arts Center |
| 12:40pm-3:00pm |
Luggage Return |
yakʔitʸutʸu |
| 1:00pm-3:00pm |
Resource Fair |
Mustang Way |
Stay Connected
Students will receive important email updates and information in the days and weeks leading up to your session.
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Parent and Family Programs
Parent and Family Programs provides support, resources and exciting programming for the proud parents, family members and supporters of Cal Poly students.
parent.calpoly.edu/
