Beautiful campus to walk around, and their campus market sells items that Cal Poly students have made (bbq sauce, chocolates and honey).
This campus I'd for the students. It is well laid out and you can just see how the master plan is coming together. Students look happy and not stressed. Car traffic is minimal, mostly bicycles! It is obvious this university cares!
We have visited the campus a number of times and we know people who have attended and graduated from this pretty campus in San Luis Obispo. Established first in 1901, it is part of the California State University system. The school encourages students to solve real world issues by a combination of classroom courses as well as lab exercises. It has a good reputation in California. With its closeness to the Pacific Ocean, the mountain parks, and such things as the Thursday night farmer's market in San Luis Obispo, there are fun outdoor and community events for students, faculty and staff to participate in.
When you come here concentrate on the few that work hard, not the party kids that want a free ride on their dads dime.
Went to the football game tonight, first time I'd been here. Parking, once you found it, was about a mile away from the stadium! It seems like a school like this, that has invested in a football team and recently upgraded one side of their stadium would have parking a little more convenient. It also isn't very well lit for the walk back after the game through the farm field so watch out and use your phone's flashlight!
My daughter goes to Cal Poly and is a Junior. Cal Poly does a great job at preparing the students for the future. Last summer, she got a high paying internship in LA after being recruited from Cal Poly. She has already had many companies interested in her for this summer. Cal Poly is extremely affordable in comparison to the UC system or any private school. This is the most affordable around!!! Beside the wonderful education, the campus is safe, beautiful and located close to town. Also, check out the red reaction center is you go visit. It is absolutely amazing!!
We toured the campus briefly during winter break. I hope to go back when the students are there. what a compact campus that's built right into the hills. beautiful views. many options for kids in the student union center, including the bowling alley. We'll be back when we can visit longer.
My son is a freshman. We both love this university! Beautiful, not too big, focus is on the students, and it is prestigious. Everything we have been a part of, orientations and such, has been first class! Such a wonderful environment to get an education in. Plus since it is a Cal State, you get A LOT of bang for your buck!!!
Friendly, professional, small faculty/student ratio, beautiful campus, great location and climate, high academic standards
This school is a dream, the kids have so many amenities including on campus restaurants such as sushi, salad bars, pizza, tacos and Starbucks. The campus is very clean, safe and up to date. The dorms are overcrowded, but most students move off campus after freshman year. No need for a car here, everything is within walking or biking distance and there is a public bus system to get downtown or other places in SLO. Kids cruising around in shorts in the middle of December 15 minutes from the beach. Oh and top notch faculty in all departments make this a surefire winner for any young adult with the motivation to get here.