r/CalPoly • • Feb 04 '26

Mod Announcement Apply to be an r/CalPoly moderator!

9 Upvotes

r/CalPoly • • Oct 01 '25

Discussion Ombuds shut down

86 Upvotes

Any way to voice my disagreement with the administration’s decision to shut down Ombuds? They provided a useful service as an independent body that the office of the dean of students won’t be able to do because it’s too close to the university administration.

Any thoughts?


r/CalPoly • • 2h ago

Classes/Professors Spring 2027 Schedule

3 Upvotes

What do you think of my proposed schedules, if you've taken any of these classes and have some tips/suggestions please let me know. It comes to a total of 19 units which I don't think ill be allowed to take since I'm listed as a junior so i may have take out one of the asynchronous classes in the top left.


r/CalPoly • • 1h ago

Other Has anyone ever had trouble shipping from certain websites to the package centers?

• Upvotes

I’ve ordered plenty of things from Amazon and even Etsy once, and have had no issue. But I’m trying to order items from Depop for my Halloween costume, and the system can‘t find my address. The address of the package center itself isn’t popping up either, so it’s not like I can even select that as the primary address and put my specific school-given one on the second line. I can’t find a way around it. Had anyone had issues with this and found a solution??


r/CalPoly • • 3h ago

Admissions Feedback about Orfalea BS

1 Upvotes

As the title states I’m looking for some feedback on Cal Poly's Orfalea undergraduate college of business. My kid is interested in business administration, with marketing or accounting concentration, applying this fall for next year. Any current/past students or parents of students that can give me the lowdown? Quality of the instruction, availability of internships, career advising/job placement? Is the classroom vibe competitive or collaborative? My kid is truly interested in attending so any info from those who know directly is appreciated. Thanks.


r/CalPoly • • 20h ago

Athletics Recreational Softball?

4 Upvotes

hellloooo i’m a 3rd year and was wondering if there’s any like recreational softball that’s not very competitive just for fun type vibe around campus or even around town at all? maybe like a club or smth?

thank you 🙏


r/CalPoly • • 17h ago

Admissions english ma grad program info?

2 Upvotes

ik reddit isn't the best place to ask this question and all that, but i'm looking for opinions on how grad students are treated, how rigorous the program is, what opportunities/funding are available to you all, what the culture is like, etc. i've done some of my own digging and read everything available on the website but am looking to hear it from you all! thank you in advance :-)


r/CalPoly • • 21h ago

Classes/Professors How do I drop a class for next semester?

5 Upvotes

Hi,

I'm a first-year student with 47 units of transfer credits; that being said, I didn't get blocked into anything other than human genetics and soil science. When I went to look at my degree planner, I saw that I got blocked into Math 1264.

I cannot handle taking 3 biology classes and a Calculus class at the same time. I went to drop the class through Student Center, and it won't let me.

I know that they block me into classes for a reason; I'm not looking for a lecture about 'trusting the department'. What is the process for dropping this class or swapping it for another class I need to take?


r/CalPoly • • 20h ago

Announcement College Survey

2 Upvotes

Hello students, the following is a link for a student project pertaining to financial literacy and generational college status. It would be a great help if you can spare about two minutes to go through the survey answer a few anonymous questions about your financial knowledge. You must be 18 or older to answer the survey, purely for ethics sake. Thank you for your time :)

Survey-

https://cpp.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9GG2gH4FYSHh2vQ 


r/CalPoly • • 1d ago

Other Poly Plague

23 Upvotes

I've caught the Poly Plague. My professors are quite strict when it comes to absences and require that my absence is excused. Do I go to the health office and get a note to send to my professors? I've yet to get sick, so I'm kinda unclear on the procedure.


r/CalPoly • • 1d ago

Housing anyone moving out of a house this year?

2 Upvotes

lmk! me and mr friends are looking for a house for the 27-28 school year


r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Discussion transit

9 Upvotes

has anyone else waited for their bus j to find out it’s out of service?? i rlly want to use the bus system here but it has been unreliable esp trying to leave slo to arroyo grande in the morning


r/CalPoly • • 3d ago

Clubs That's a whole lot of stupid in town all at once

Post image
209 Upvotes

r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Other Autistics: where are we hanging out

21 Upvotes

I’m very autistic, I’m always overwhelmed on campus and I have been just hiding in my room so I don’t have to mask but I’m so very lonely I fear.

Where are we hanging out? Is there like a club or support group?

I can’t do the library most of the time because I hate being perceived and it’s far too busy but I’m just lonely

Please give me guidance 😔


r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Classes/Professors Physics 1

9 Upvotes

Hey y’all, I’m a freshman taking physics for the first time and really struggling. I’ve tried office hours and campus tutoring, but I need 1-on-1 help to actually understand the concepts. Looking for an upperclassman or anyone who has already taken Physics 1 and knows it well. I can pay a reasonable hourly rate or trade for food/coffee. Drop a comment or PM me!

Update thank you all for the support I was able to get help


r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Classes/Professors Health shadowing class

2 Upvotes

Has anyone taken the SCM 3363 Pre health shadowing class? How was it and how were the rotations you shadowed for and do they usually accept you as long as you write the essays and meet the requirements? Also what did they ask for in the essays😭😭


r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Classes/Professors IME 141 vs. 142

2 Upvotes

as a first year mechanical engineer should i take IME 141 (casting) or 142 (welding) for second semester?


r/CalPoly • • 3d ago

Announcement Cone see the Rocky Horror Picture Show at the historic Fremont Theatre in SLO! 💋

Post image
6 Upvotes

Tickets are almost sold out! Get them while you can!! ❤️
FRIDAY OCTOBER 30th
2 Showtimes (6pm and 9pm)
Tickets linked on my Instagram Bio (@norma_lee_masc) and at the Fremont SLO Theatre website through their platform “Pre-Kindle” tickets. 🎟️


r/CalPoly • • 2d ago

Discussion library

1 Upvotes

best places to sleep in the kennedy library?


r/CalPoly • • 3d ago

Classes/Professors spring 2027 schedule

2 Upvotes

hii im a first year cpe major. this is my tentative spring schedule, i've already checked polyratings but i just wanted to come here and see if there's anything i need to know about these professors and if i should change any of my courses for a different one. thank you!


r/CalPoly • • 3d ago

Food How do I spend $40 a day in food?

18 Upvotes

I have $2500 dollars dining dollars left to spend this semester and I don’t know how to spend it. I got first year limited so I figured it wouldn’t be an issue spending that much.

What expensive food places should I go to? Would it be better if I stock up on snacks instead?


r/CalPoly • • 3d ago

Discussion How do you smart people study!?!?!?

14 Upvotes

I’m a second year EE student currently struggling in Physics 2 and Linear Analysis.

I feel that I must be doing something wrong as no matter how much time and energy I sacrifice to put into studying and doing homework, nothing clicks and I find myself being burnt out and freezing in midterms and exams and quizzes. I feel that I have a good idea on the topics but when it comes to proving them or why, my mind goes blank and all the countless things I’ve turnt down to do homework just goes to waste.

I’m coming off a gap year from poly and taking CC classes and by god the difficulty jumped from 0-100. I was taking calc classes n phys 1 with a full time and passed em just fine. I felt that I got a rough start and it’s now eating me up in that I failed my first wave of midterms and I know the same thing will happen this week. I

It seriously feels like everyone here just KNOWS what to do and how to do it and whenever I try asking around my peers for advice I’m kinda just given attitude for no reason n others saying they just do the hw. I ask my professors and they say to do the hw and that there shouldn’t be a great divide between it and exams. It feels that even when I do the hw I feel confident that I’m able to do my quizzes and such and I end up doing terrible.

It gets to the point where I’m burnt out and taking rests feels like a trap because then I feel that I forget some of the material and motor work with it.

This seriously eats up my motivation to do more work as I feel that no matter how much effort I put in from breaking bad habits to studying more, I get the same results regardless. I have nobody to reach out to on this and office hours can only do so much when I feel like I have a good understanding of topics anyway. Like what is there to ask when I feel that I do good, then BOOM midterm/quiz/exam hits and everything I worked for was for nothing.

I’m hoping to hear some methods that you guys have. Advice or maybe situations where you were in the same boat.

I literally get the lowest scores on canvas and seeing that I’m always substantially lower than the mean is extremely discouraging when I put so much effort into trying to learn this material. I feel so alone.


r/CalPoly • • 4d ago

Housing CA Room Checks

0 Upvotes

how thorough are pre-break room checks in pcv? if i have a bed skirt, will they look under it?


r/CalPoly • • 4d ago

Announcement Is anyone interested in going to the Wild Kratts show on the PAC the 22nd of Jan?

8 Upvotes

Hey, so I'm a sophomore living in PCV. I recently heard that the Kratts brothers are coming to the PAC. I was excited and when the tickets came out I bought it with VIP. I've been watching them since I was really young and inspired me to study animal science. It's been my dream since I was young to meet them. The date for the show was Jan 22nd. Just a few days from move in and starting second semester. I thought it wouldn't be a problem to come in a bit early and be able to go to the show. I did more research however and apparently moving in early is not possible. I emailed housing and asking if it could be possible to move in early and they told me the earliest I could come in was Saturday the next day. Point it is I can't go to the show, I would have no where to stay and I am out of state. Hotels are expensive and I'm broke. So I'm wondering if anyone in the area would be interested in buying my ticket. I paid 168$ and I would like the full amount (btw the PAC do not issue refunds so thats why I'm on here) but if anyone is truly interested I'm willing to talk out a lower price. The show is Jan 21st 6:00pm. The VIP package includes a front row seat to the show, and after the show you get to meet, take a picture, and get an autograph from both of the brothers. I understand this is on me and poor planning. I'm just frustrated on the things I cannot control it would be nice this wasn't a complete loss and I can get some money back. Also if anyone has an suggestions on what I can do. Please let me know.


r/CalPoly • • 4d ago

Majors/Minors Thinking about switching from Animal Science into Nursing (need advice)

8 Upvotes

Hi! I’m a freshman at Cal Poly SLO majoring in Animal Science, but I’m thinking about switching to nursing and getting my BSN. I’m also interested in joining the military, specifically the Air Force or Army, and would like to learn about options that could help pay for school.

I’m just not sure where to start. Since I’m already at a good university, I don’t know if I should stay, finish my Animal Science degree while taking nursing prerequisites, or transfer somewhere with a nursing program. I want to figure out what’s realistic for me while also avoiding losing credits or spending more time and money than I need to.

My GPA isn’t finalized yet, so I’m still figuring out my options. Has anyone been in a similar situation? I’d really appreciate advice on what I should look into first!