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Resources for Students

Registration, Records and Academic Resources

Semester Conversion

Cal Poly is currently midway through converting from quarters to semesters. Our first term on semesters will begin fall 2026. The Semester Conversion page is your source for information about this process. 

My Cal Poly Portal

Use the My Cal Poly Portal to access your grades, register for classes, plan your schedule. Access campus email and shared documents. Contact the Service Desk for help.

Academic information

Visit the Office of the Registrar for the academic calendar, information on Degree Planner, Schedule Builder, registering for classes, and accessing your student records. Get details about transfer credits, Degree Progress Reports, and important student paperwork.

Student Academic Services

The goal of SAS is to ensure that all students at Cal Poly have equal opportunity to achieve academic success and graduation. Visit SAS for many resources including with academics or personal skills.

Academic Advising

Academic Advising helps students throughout their time at Cal Poly. From Advising Centers to changing majors to transcripts, Academic Advising helps students get assistance and resources.

Robert E. Kennedy Library

Kennedy Library is undergoing a transformation, but the books, resources, research help, study spaces and labs are still available. Read the FAQ to find out all the details including alternative study spaces.

Connecting with Campus: Getting Involved and Staying Engaged

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Latest Student Events

Discover and sign up for on-campus student events with Cal Poly Now, hosted by Student Affairs. Find student club happenings, career workshops, guest speaker series, cultural events, and more.

Find what's happening

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Career Connections

Your exclusive networking and mentoring platform.

Join our community

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Associated Students, Inc.

ASI is here for Cal Poly students. From student government to the Recreation Center, ASI enhances the quality of student life.

Visit ASI

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future Students

Not a Cal Poly student yet? Thinking about applying? Take the first step in becoming a Mustang!

New students start here

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Academic Resources

Get what you need to succeed. Find technology and devices resources, advising, tutoring, and more. 

Jobs and Finances

Student Accounts

The Student Accounts site lets you make payments and get important registration and tuition fee information. Learn helpful information about financial aid, holds, refunds, and taxes.

Financial Aid

Get information about grants, loans and scholarships at the Financial Aid site. Find out the current cost to attend Cal Poly.

Basic Needs Program

Cal Poly's Basic Needs Initiative seeks to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on education and success at Cal Poly. If you are one of our students dealing with food and/or housing insecurity, these programs are here to help.

Career services

The Career Services department on campus can help you find a student assistant or intern position on campus as well as jobs and internships off campus and in your industry. Find out about job fairs or get résumé and interview help.

Student Assistant Information

The Student Assistant Information page has resources and information for most student assistants. Learn what forms you will need to supply, how to fill out time cards and when pay checks are distributed.

Community, Accommodations, and Emotional Support

Disability Resource Center

For those students with permanent and temporary disabilities, the Disability Resource Center provides many support services for student learning and accessibility across campus.

Diversity, Community and Inclusion

Find workshops and programs that support learning how to live and work in a diverse and global society. Visit the Office for University Diversity and Inclusion website for information on how you can get involved.

Campus Health and WellBeing

In addition to ambulatory care, Campus Health and Wellbeing offers lab testing, on-site X-Rays, prescription medications, counseling services, and holistic wellbeing services.

Safer

Safer is Cal Poly’s confidential advocacy, education and support resource for addressing sexual assault, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking.

 

Sexual Misconduct or Harassment

Cal Poly’s Office of Equal Opportunity offers numerous support and reporting options for victims of sexual misconduct and sexual harassment. Even if you are not a victim, you can help by reporting such incidents.

 

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