Aug. 17, 2026
Fall Convocation
Cal Poly’s kick-off to the academic year.
The Fall Conference schedule will be announced shortly. See last year’s schedule below for an example of what to expect.
2025 Fall Conference Schedule
Pre-Conference
| 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
CTLT New Faculty Foundations EventAll newer Cal Poly faculty (lecturers and tenure-line) are invited to connect with other newer faculty, and access guidance and resources to get you a smooth start at Cal Poly. Please register in advance. Advanced Technology Lab (Building 07) |
Fall Conference
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All day |
Student Move-In
|
| 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Colleges and Departments RetreatsVarious locations |
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All day |
Student Move-In
|
| 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
Academic Affairs Kick-Off for Department Chair and HeadsPAC Pavillion |
| 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Graduate Coordinator RetreatPending Octagon Barn |
| 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Academic Senate RetreatUniversity Union Room 220 |
| 8 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. |
Big Fall WelcomeSpanos Stadium |
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All day |
WOW Programming
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| 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
Colleges College Welcomes (Faculty and Staff)Various locations |
| 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Fall ConvocationFall Convocation brings campus together to formally launch the academic year. Attendees will be addressed by the President, the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the ASI Student Body President, the CFA President, the CSUEU President and the Academic Senate Chair. Open to campus community. Employee spouses/domestic partners are welcome. Performing Arts Center Miossi Hall |
| 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
Fall Convocation ReceptionImmediately following Fall Convocation Open to campus community. Performing Arts Center PAC Plaza |
| All day |
WOW Programming
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| 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. |
New Graduate Assistant Welcome ReceptionPlant Conservatory |
| All day |
WOW Programming
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| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
International Center's Meet and Greet for Incoming StudentsLibrary Atrium |
| 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Graduate Student OrientationATL (Building 7) |
| 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
New Faculty ReceptionUniversity House Patio |
Academic Day — College Connections
Sept. 16, 2025
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
All College WelcomePerforming Arts Center |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
All Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer LunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
First-year students Tour of Classroom LocationsLed by WOW Leaders |
| 2 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-year students Academic Advising SessionPerforming Arts Center |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
First-year students Activity with WOW LeadersWOW activities resume following this event |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Transfer students Academic AdvisingVarious venues |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
all College WelcomeMulti-Activity Center |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
all Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer lunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
First-year students Tour of Classroom LocationsLed by WOW Leaders |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-year students Academic Advising SessionSpanos Theater |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
First-year students Activity with WOW LeadersWOW activities resume following this event |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Transfer students Academic AdvisingVarious venues |
| 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. |
All College WelcomeChumash Auditorium |
| 10:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
All Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer LunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
First-year students Tour of Classroom LocationsLed by WOW Leaders |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-year students Academic Advising SessionChumash Auditorium |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
First-year students Activity with WOW LeadersWOW activities resume following this event |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 |
Transfer students Academic AdvisingVarious venues |
| 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
All Activity with WOW Leaders
|
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
All College WelcomeChumash Auditorium |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
All Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer LunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-year students Tour of Classroom LocationsLead by WOW leaders |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
First-year students Academic Advising SessionWOW activities resume following this session |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Transfer students Academic AdvisingVarious venues |
| 9 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. |
All Activity with WOW Leaders
|
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. |
First-year students College WelcomeMott Gym |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Transfer students College WelcomePerforming Arts Center (Pavilion) |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
All Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer LunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-Year Students Tour of Classroom LocationsLed by WOW Leaders |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Transfer Students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
First-year Students Academic Advising SessionPerforming Arts Center WOW activities resume following this session |
| 3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. |
Transfer Students Academic AdvisingVarious venues
|
| 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
First-year students College Fair
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| 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Transfer students College Fair |
| 11:45 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
All Individual Department MeetingsVarious venues |
| 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
First-year students Lunch Break |
| 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. |
Transfer students Transfer LunchMulti-Activity Center |
| 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
First-year Students Tour of Classroom LocationsLed by WOW Leaders |
| 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m |
Transfer students Transfer Academic Support and PanelMulti-Activity Center |
| 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
Orfalea College of Business Academic Advising SessionSpanos Theater WOW activities resume following this session |
| 3:30 p.m. -5 p.m. |
Transfer students Academic AdvisingVarious venues |
Sept. 19, 2025
| 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. |
New Employee OrientationPerforming Arts Center Pavilion |