Ligue al Consejero Virtual españolGuided Tours
Cal Poly offers one campus tour and an admissions presentation weekdays (Monday -Friday), except for holidays when the campus is closed. Registration can be completed through your VIP page. No VIP page? Click here to create a VIP page for a student or a parent. To see other types of VIP pages available, click on 'Request Info' on the left side bar of this page. Please meet at the information desk in the University Union at the appropriate time. For a list of campus holidays, please click here.
For all tours please wear appropriate walking shoes, and a hat is suggested. Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to the beginning of your tour due to parking.
>>Regular Campus Tour Schedule and Admissions Info Session<<
Regular tours are led by current Cal Poly students and provide a general overview of the campus and a first-hand student perspective on campus and residential life. Cal Poly does not make arrangements for individual or customized campus tours. There are no tours offered on Saturdays or Sundays. If you are unable to join a guided tour, please view our other options with downloadable GPS tours in the self-guided section.
General campus tours and Admissions Information Sessions
>11:10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Campus walking tour
>1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - Admissions Information Sessions are offered for all Freshmen and Transfer prospective students (check at the University Union Information Desk as to location).
Remember: registration is completed through your VIP page.
>>Special Tours of Colleges<<
Tour are offered by select colleges of facilities and general areas specific to that college. Please see information below on joining one of these tours (CLA tours are handled through your VIP page).
College |
College Tour Information |
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College of Engineering |
Tours are available during the academic school year. View CENG tour information here. |
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College of Science and Mathematics |
The College of Science and Mathematics Ambassadors will lead guided tours each Friday beginning September 23rd (except for campus holidays or final exam week). Meet at 10 a.m. at the University Union building- Mustang Statue outside. |
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College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences |
View CAFES college tour information at this website or email agambassadors@calpoly.edu with your request. |
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Orfalea College of Business |
The Orfalea College of Business offers guided tours during Fall, Winter and Spring academic quarters. |
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College of Liberal Arts |
The College of Liberal Arts Ambassadors will offer tours on select Fridays at 10:00 AM (except campus holidays). Tours start at the University Union Information desk. Spring Quarter CLA Friday tour dates:
Register for this tour by visiting your VIP page: |
Please note: Tours are led by current Cal Poly Students and provide a general overview of the campus and a first-hand student perspective on campus and residential life. There are no tours offered on Saturdays or Sundays (except during Open House weekend). Cal Poly does not make arrangements for individual or customized campus tours.
Large Group Tours
If you are bringing a group of 15 or more (including school groups), advance arrangements are required. Please see the group tour page for more information.
More Information
- A Campus Tour Information Line is available at 805-756-5734.
- Parking on Campus
- Cal Poly Campus Maps
Online Registration
Registering for a campus tour is an easy two-step process. You will first establish your own VIP page and then you will be able to register for a campus tour as one of the many Cal Poly options available to you through your VIP page.
STUDENTS
....VIP page users! Log into your Cal Poly VIP page to register for a tour.
or
...No VIP page? Select your class level below, complete a short interest page and then register for a tour:
PARENTS/SUPPORTERS
short parent/supporter interest pageand then register for a tour.
For technical errors with online tour registration ONLY, please contact: ecoms@calpoly.edu
