California Polytechnic State U, San Luis Obispo

Academics

• Campus Catalog
• Schedule of Classes
• When will I register? Before seniors
• Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Limitations
Priority will be given to students whose majors are similar to the majors of our outgoing students. Some upper-division courses are restricted to majors. Some courses have specific prerequisites and it may take time to verify that you meet them prior to receiving a permission number to enroll. Enrollment in courses is not guaranteed even if the prerequisite is met at the home campus. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering courses are highly impacted and we cannot guarantee courses in these majors. Audition or portfolio may be required for admission to music and theater. Architecture requires a portfolio review soon after the March placement, and fourth-year status.

Notable Academic Programs

• Engineering - Cal Poly’s College of Engineering (CENG) is an internationally-recognized, top-ranked, undergraduate engineering college. The CENG is known as a leader in engineering education because of its Learn by Doing, hands-on approach. With 5,000 engineering and computer science students, 13 undergraduate and nine graduate degree programs, the college is one of the West’s largest engineering colleges. Find out more at https://www.calpoly.edu/college-of-engineering
• Animal Science - Cal Poly's Animal Science Department Cal Poly's Animal Science Department is a national leader of undergraduate training in animal nutrition and reproductive physiology. It is one of the four largest programs in the nation. It offers students the opportunity to apply the principles of animal biology, molecular biology and other life sciences to a variety of species including farm animals, exotic animals, laboratory animals, as well as their own pets. The department boasts one of the most comprehensive hands-on, Learn by Doing programs in the United States, as students work with several species of animals on a regular basis. Find out more at https://animalscience.calpoly.edu/
• Liberal Arts - College of Liberal Arts – Cal Poly’s College of Liberal Arts (CLA) infuses a liberal arts education with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities across all 17 departments in the humanities, social sciences, communications, and performing arts. Find out more at https://cla.calpoly.edu/
• College of Business - Cal Poly's Orfalea College of Business (OCOB) is a transformational leader in experiential business education. Leveraging current technology and Cal Poly’s signature Learn by Doing approach, our faculty share their expertise and relevant research with students, offering an innovative business education. Find out more at https://www.calpoly.edu/orfalea-college-of-business
• City & Regional Planning - City & Regional Planning (CRP) at Cal Poly is an integral part of the nationally recognized five department College of Architecture and Environmental Design. The CRP program began in 1968 and has nearly 1,500 graduates (Bachelors and Masters level). The program evolved in the College where the planning laboratory (studio) has been the core of the curriculum. We are proud of the program's strengths in urban design, transportation, land use and environmental planning, and community sustainability. Find out more at https://planning.calpoly.edu/

Unique Academic Programs

• Dairy Science - The Cal Poly Dairy Science Program is one of the best in the nation, housing its own dairy herd and also home to the Dairy Products Technology Center and the Cal Poly Creamery. Find out more at https://animalscience.calpoly.edu/dairy-science-0
• Bioresource and Agricultural Engineering - The BioResource and Agricultural Engineering Department prepares you to develop solutions to some of the world’s most pressing agricultural problems including food production, water management, renewable energy and more. Find out more at https://brae.calpoly.edu/
• Aerospace Engineering - From exploring space in the PolySat lab to inventing the future of transportation in our Protoype Vehicles Laboratory, much of your time will be spent engaged in hands-on learning. Industry partnerships throughout California, including nearby Vandenberg Air Force Base, allow you to make connections and utilize real-world technologies. You are able to develop expertise in solving complex problems and the capability to drive innovation in the areas of aeronautics and astronautics. Find out more at https://www.calpoly.edu/major/aerospace-engineering
• Experience Industry Management - EIM students gain expertise in a wide range of exciting areas, including Community Services Management, Event Planning, Outdoor, Adventure and Resource Recreation, Sport Management, and Tourism Planning and Management. We are the 1st program of its kind in the nation and at the forefront of what's next in Experience Industry Management. Find out more at https://eim.calpoly.edu/

Options
Honors Access: Yes
Study Abroad Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Conditions

• General Eligibility Requirements
• No students accepted from NSE members within my own state
• All students must have flexibility with the courses they plan to take. Students who were previously enrolled at Cal Poly are not eligible for exchange.

• Full-year exchange Accepted
• Single term exchange Accepted

• TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 80.00 Internet
• IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

• Not available

• Will accept Home/Host Pay

• Will accept Home Payment Pay

Tuition / Finances

• Campus Budget
• Fees are subject to change without notice.

• Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
• Estimated cost: $3286.
• Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

• Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

• Host Payment: 22
• Home Payment: 22

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Quarter

Room / Meals

• On-Campus Housing
• Approximate cost: $4827

• Off-Campus Housing
• Approximate monthly cost: $1200
• Proximity to campus: within one mile
• Local Public Transportation Available to Campus

Resources

• Campus Homepage
• Outgoing Student Info
• Academic Success and Support
• GLBTQIA+ Resources
• Learning Accessibility Resources
• Physical Accessibility Resources
• Multicultural Student Resources
• Undocumented Student Resources
• Veterans Affairs

Health

Important Notes about Health Insurance
Cal Poly does not require proof of health insurance but does include the following within your tuition and fees:
Health Services Fee-The Health Services Fee supports the student Health Services department as well as Health and Wellness programs on the Cal Poly campus.
Health Facilities Fee-The Health Facilities Fee helps cover the maintenance costs of student Health Centers.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $500 per quarter.

Requirements

• Campus Immunization Information

Other Health Related Comments
Immunization records are submitted via the student portal. Directions on how to submit immunization records are available here: https://chw.calpoly.edu/health/immunizations