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San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0208
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New Cal Poly
student? Click here for important orientation information! Once you arrive on campus, stop by our welcome tent in the University Union Plaza on Sunday, January 6 from 11 - 3 p.m. to pick up a welcome packet. Bring your class schedule and we'll help you locate your classes. We would love to meet you and help you get connected! |
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Open House April 17, 2008 - Club Preview Night at Farmers Market April 18, 2008 - Admitted Students' Preview Day April 19, 2008 - Open to the Public, Poly Royal Parade Open House encompasses many activities showcasing the excellence of Cal Poly and our surrounding community. Thursday, we host an event preview at the popular Farmers' Market and Friday conditionally admitted students and their supporters are invited to campus. The fun continues on Saturday, we're open to the public, with many on-campus events including the Poly Royal Parade, Opening Ceremonies, Kid's Fair and an exciting club booth and activity area with over 200 student clubs. |
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SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising & Resources Various dates in July 2008, details to be announced. SOAR is a one-day academic advising session that helps new students and their families learn how to navigate the Cal Poly environment. Each academic college invites their students to participate in SOAR to get connected to information specific to the new students' major and to prepare them to register for their first quarter of classes. Families will learn about resources available to them and their students and what to expect for the rest of their time with Cal Poly. |
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Week of Welcome September 13 & 14, 2008 - Family Orientation Weekend September 15 - 19, 2007 - New Student Orientation The Week of Welcome (WOW) Orientation Program is coordinated by staff and operated by students for students, with a peer-helping method that creates a combination of excitement, learning, and new experiences for new students and their families in a fun, comfortable atmosphere. New first-year and transfer students are placed in small groups that participate in activities introducing them to the campus and community for the week prior to fall classes. The WOW experience is designed to assist new students with successful academic, social and emotional transition to university life. Parents have the opportunity to celebrate with their students as well as have their own questions and concerns addressed during Family Orientation Weekend. We provide programs for first-year students, transfer students, non-traditional students, and parents and younger siblings of new students. WOW is also the host of the Parent's Coffee House during Open House; Summer Advising sessions for parents and welcome activities for new students starting during winter and summer quarters. WOW is a thrilling environment to meet new people, become familiar with Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo, and prepare to start a college career. |
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