Fall Conference week
Start your academic year with this comprehensive week-long event.
The Fall Conference schedule incorporates events tailored to faculty, staff and students, including college and department assemblies, workshops, events promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as student move-in and orientation, among other offerings. President Armstrong's Convocation address stands as a prominent feature of the week, accompanied by recognition of exceptional achievements within the campus community.
Convocation
Our formal launch to the academic year was held September 15, 2025.
The 2025 Convocation program featured remarks from the ASI President, California State Universities Employees Union (CSUEU) President, California Faculty Association (CFA) President and the Academic Senate Chair as well as a keynote from President Jeffrey D. Armstrong. Several members of the President’s cabinet will speak and will assist in presenting awards to distinguished Cal Poly faculty and staff honorees. Convocation will be followed by a reception in the Performing Arts Center.
Those interested may also view a recording of the Cal Poly Maritime Academy Convocation held on August 19, 2025 and featuring Vice President Corey Cook, President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and representatives of ASCMA and the Academic Senate.
View Fall Convocation 2024 on the Cal Poly YouTube channel.
Awarding A tradition of excellence
The Cal Poly community acknowledges exceptional service within our campus each year during Fall Conference. This year, we celebrate six remarkable spheres of contribution and the individuals who have profoundly enriched and elevated our community.
Distinguished Teaching
Distinguished Teaching Awardees are recognized for their excellence in teaching, contributions to student engagement and achievement, innovative instruction and commitment to student success.
Distinguished Scholars
Distinguished Scholars exemplify the teacher-scholar model by involving students in their research and applying Cal Poly expertise in direct contributions to our region, state and nation.
Outstanding Faculty Advisor
The Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award, established by the Academic Advising Council, recognizes one faculty member annually who has had a positive influence on students through academic advising.
Outstanding Staff
Outstanding Staff Award winners are selected based on their dedication, loyalty, expertise and contributions to Cal Poly.
Provost’s Leadership Award for Partnership in Philanthropy
The Provost'sleadership award celebrates visionary leaders who have forged critical partnerships to advance Cal Poly's mission.