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Families & Guests: Benefits to Students
Cal Poly Week of Welcome (WOW) 50 Years of Excellence: 1957-2007, Family Orientation Weekend: September 8 & 9, 2007, New Student Orientation: September 10 - 14, 2007
Students who participate in WOW gain...

A connection with:
  • Other new students
  • Current students
  • Their College/departments
  • Faculty
  • Campus resources
  • Community
Awareness about topics such as:
  • Drugs and Alcohol
  • Stress and Depression
  • Diversity
  • Body Image
  • Sex, Personal Safety
Ideas of what they can do in San Luis Obispo area:
  • Surfing
  • Kayaking
  • Dining out
  • Hiking
  • Bon Fires
  • Movies, Drive-in
  • Dancing – Salsa, Line, Hip-Hop
  • and tons more!!!
Familiarity with:
  • Cal Poly Campus
  • Campus dining
  • San Luis Obispo and surrounding area
  • Recreation Center
  • Health Center
Most importantly, they are introduced to the academic challenges of attending college. WOW tries to give new students the tools to best adapt to Cal Poly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Last Updated: 8/30/2007

Student Life & Leadership
California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-2476
studentlife@calpoly.edu