Orientation Programs - Cal Poly

Orientation at Cal Poly is a process with several stages, each of which is vital to student success. You're a Mustang now; here is your path to success:

LIVE WEB SHOW
June - September
Have burning questions about life as a Mustang? We'll meet you online to provide some answers! Poly Live is a video web show driven by the viewers. The hosts are current students and with regular guests that appear from all over campus. Shows will air every other week starting in June. Subscribe to the archive on iTunes! For more information, check out the Poly Live website.

SUMMER ORIENTATION PROGRAM
Learn what it means to be a Mustang, taste the flavors of San Luis Obispo, and gain invaluable tools and resources for students and families. Reservations will open in May. Sign up early to reserve your preferred session.

Freshmen Students & Families
July 10-August 7
2-day program; on campus lodging avaliable

Transfer Students & Families
August 13-14
2-day program; on campus lodging avaliable

Out of State & International Student & Families
September 12
1-day program

For more information, check out the Soar website.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CLASS SCHEDULE
In early August, new freshmen can go online and complete a Poly Learn Course about their Fall 2012 Class Schedule. The course will assist students in reviewing information about classes for Fall Quarter. On August 8, once you have completed the Poly Learn Course, students can view their fall schedule.

FALL ORIENTATION PROGRAM
September 12-17, 2012
Meet your new housing community, get insight from current Cal Poly students, learn about your major and academic advising, get involved in clubs and organizations on campus, and make social connections that last forever! Reservations will open in May. For more information, check out the Week Of Welcome website.

Advisors and support staff will help keep you on track year-round!

Week of Welcome

September 15 - 19, 2009 - New Student Orientation

Visit the WOW website: http://orientation.calpoly.edu/wow/

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 transfer and freshman 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.

WOW is also the host of the Parent's Coffee House during Open House; SOAR 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.

Open House

April 15, 2010 - Club Preview Night at Farmers Market
April 16, 2010 - Admitted Students' Preview Day
April 17, 2010 - Open to the Public, Poly Royal Parade

Visit the Open House website: http://orientation.calpoly.edu/openhouse/

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.

SOAR: Student Orientation, Advising & Registration

Various dates in July & August 2010.

Visit the SOAR website: http://orientation.calpoly.edu/soar/

For all transfer and freshman students, Cal Poly holds seminars during July and August with information sessions about registration, transitioning to college life and developing a first quarter schedule.

The Student Orientation, Advising & Registration (SOAR) program coordinates these efforts with programs for you and your family. Your path to a successful Cal Poly career begins before you get here.

SOAR for transfers will be a one-day event, and for freshmen and their families will be a two-day (overnight) event.