Academic Success
In our college, we take pride when our students succeed. Below are links to study schedules, guides, and other materials that students should print out and use during their journey to a Cal Poly degree.
Apply for CSU Student Research Competition
Up to 10 Cal Poly students will be selected to compete in the statewide CSU Student Research Competition at Cal Poly Pomona, May 10-11. Dean Bailey will choose representatives from the College of Science and Mathematics to present before the Academic Senate. The senate will decide who continues on to the statewide competition. Students interested in competing should submit the registration form and a research summary to their department chair by Friday, February 8.
View guidelines and registration form on the Research and Graduate Programs' website
Read Dean Bailey's letter encouraging students to compete (pdf)
Printouts and Academic Guides for Students
The 25/35 Study Plan at Cal Poly: What It Is and Why You Need It
Most new freshmen have no idea what the study expectations are in college. The 2005 National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) reports that 55 percent of high school students study three or less hours per week and only 8 percent study 10 hours per week. At Cal Poly, the most successful students are on the 25/35 study plan.
Details on 25-35 Program at Cal Poly
Study Log
New! Download the Study Log (pdf) to your computer and fill it out there. No paper needed.
More Printouts to Help You Excel in College
Annual Student Recognition Awards
Is yours the top club? Seniors: do you want to be recognized for your community service, or your contributions to the College of Science and Mathematics – or the entire university? Or do you know someone who should be? Every spring, the college seeks applications and nominations for three annual student recognition awards. Click on the links below to find application forms and details. Applications for 2013 awards will be accepted next March/April.