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Terms and Conditions for Transfer Students

By accepting our offer of admissions, you are making a commitment to attend Cal Poly and are required to meet the following Terms and Conditions. While we don’t want to rescind anyone’s offer of admission, any failure to meet these requirements may lead to your admission being canceled.

You agree to:

  • Send your official transcripts as soon as you are notified that you have been accepted to Cal Poly or Cal Poly Maritime Academy. These transcripts should include your Work-In-Progress and need to be sent from all colleges and universities you have attended.
  • Cal Poly transfer students must have completed and earned at least 60 semester or 90 quarter transferable units by the end of the previous spring term for fall.
  • Complete all course work designated on your application, including those listed as “in progress” or “planned,” with a grade of C or better no later than the previous spring term for admission for the fall term. Having any of the CSU and/or Cal Poly program required courses “in progress” at or near the time of registration for classes for your term of admission may cause a delay in your registration and limited class availability until final transcripts are received and verified.
  • Be in good standing (a 2.0 or higher GPA for CA residents) at the last college or university and in the last term attended.
  • Maintain the academic standard that allowed for your admission.
  • Submit your final transcripts, including grades for the previous spring term, by July 1.
  • Cal Poly Maritime Academy students must maintain residency  on Solano Campus and participate in a residential meal plan. Students may be exempted from living on campus if they meet eligibility, they must have an approved exemption.
  • New students are expected to participate in orientation programs and activities. Information can be found on the New Student and Transition Programs website.

You understand that:

  • You have been offered admission to the major displayed in your Application Status Portal. It is not possible to change your major prior to enrollment at Cal Poly, and it may not be possible to change your major, once enrolled.
  • You will be required to complete course work in your declared major during each term you are enrolled at Cal Poly. Please make sure you are committed to your declared major prior to accepting our offer of admission.
  • Any discrepancy between the information you self-reported on your application and your transcripts or supporting documents will prompt an individual review of your admission file which may result in your admission being rescinded. Should any of your self-reported information be unable to pass verification from your transcript(s), your admission may be canceled.
  • Your tuition residency status is subject to verification — if you believe your residency status is incorrect, contact the Admissions office.
  • You are subject to Cal Poly’s Standard for Student Conduct.

If you are an International Student, you must also:

  • Maintain your visa status.
  • If you are currently attending an institution in the United States, you arrange to have that institution release your SEVIS record which will allow Cal Poly to issue your I-20. Cal Poly’s SEVIS School Code is: LOS214F00093000.
  • Purchase sufficient health insurance for the academic year.