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University Living, Central Coast Style - Apply Now

students in Poly Canyon Village plazaCal Poly is a residential university with space on campus for some 6,200 students. The university offers traditional residence halls for freshmen and two furnished apartment-style complexes for sophomores: Cerro Vista and Poly Canyon Village. Both overlook campus and the surrounding coastal mountains. The 2,700-student Poly Canyon Village features its own parking garage, pool, and a central plaza and green surrounded by shops including Jamba Juice, Peet’s Coffee, Einstein’s Bagels and Campus Market. Now is the time to sign up for apartment-style housing at Cal Poly.
Find out more on the University Housing Web site | Apply for Sophomore Housing | Details on Housing for Freshmen

You're Invited: Open House April 15-17

Open House logoJoin 2010's accepted students and their families on campus as student clubs, departments and faculty showcase Cal Poly. Admitted Students Preview Day is set for Friday, April 16. The community is invited to campus Saturday, April 17 for Open House, which kicks off with the traditional Poly Royal parade.
More details on Open House

Students doing marine researchReal-World Research,
Right Now

Right now, faculty and students in every Cal Poly college are tackling real-world research. They're working to solve problems and make changes that will affect the day-to-day lives of people around the state, nation, and even the world. Their projects offer research opportunities usually unavailable to undergraduate students.
Read more about real-world opportunities for undergrads