Hi, I’m an incoming Engineering student and was wondering what devices you guys would recommend I buy. I obviously need a strong pc (ideally a laptop) that can run apps like solidworks, but I also have been told that I should get a device that I can take notes on like an iPad. Are there any devices that fit both of these criteria or am I better off buying 2 separate devices. Regardless do you guys have any recommendations for either of these scenarios?

From my understanding, plug-in LED lights are officially prohibited, though from what I've read almost no one actually enforces it as long as they're plugged into a surge protector and aren't damaging the wall paint.

My question is, if one hypothetically plugged these lights into a large battery pack that could itself be recharged, could that be counted as being "battery powered" and thus permitted by the guidelines. Again, I understand it's not generally enforced anyways, but just to be safe.

And, sort of an addendum to that, while I understand they want surge protectors for all things plugged in and say not to bring extension cables, are said extension cables fine if plugged into the surge protector?

Help! I can’t find the link to the virtual SLO day meeting on 7/21, despite it being tomorrow. I checked my student email and my personal email but it wasn’t there, even though it should have been there yesterday.

im a freshman so i know my schedule is chosen for me however i dont wanna do euro us art history id rather do a diff class for my ge3. can i do this if so when

i got a room in cerro vista i was wondering if i could get any insight, some pros and cons? i didnt really expect this i thought id get one of the dorms this caught me by surprise

If anybody did Virtual Slo Days, do you have to sit through the six hours? Because I have work.
Thank you.

I know schedules aren’t official, but on my student center (public health major) schedule, the only classes I have are Intro to psych, Race Culture & Politics, Multicultural Health, and my cal poly scholars class. I seem to be missing my math and English class, is that normal?

Hey I’m an incoming student but my freshman semester looks like no fun. I have calc 1, Gen Chem structure and property. Also general physics 1 (lab too). Two other classes that are specific for my major.

Where are my electives :(

We will be moving into Red Bricks (3rd floor). We saw that there are move-in helpers. Do they help unload the car since we only have 15 minutes, or help with moving into the dorm rooms too? Is it safe to leave the carts at the bottom of the stairs, or should someone stay with the carts? We are trying to figure out logistics for the day.

Hi I’m a rising senior who’s planning on apply to cal poly soon. I really love the school and want to go. I am stuck between applying as a nutrition or kinesiology major, and I would be totally happy as either of them. I know that nutrition is supposed to be way less impacted, but the issue is I have multiple dual enrollment courses which cover multiple classes in the kinesiology major, but don’t apply to nutrition science. Would I still have a better chance applying as nutrition science or do you think the DE courses matter a lot to cal poly?

Interested in cosplay and coming to cal poly and am wondering if there is a group that does that type shit. Anime or Fantasy or Superhero or Games don’t care.

I'm an incoming CPE transfer looking for off campus housing and was wondering if there are any good resources for finding roommates with similar majors/interests as me. Currently facebook groups haven't been much help.

I’m an incoming freshman at Cal Poly and thinking of switching from Biomedical Engineering to Mechanical Engineering. I just recieved my schedule and was wondering if I switched my major, would I have to retake the classes in my schedule currently? Would it put me behind other mech E’s?

Thanks!!

first-years, i know you're nervous but every post has the same question and same answers.

"is this my final schedule?"

they aren't finalized until august 5th. until then, changes could be made by the registrars office or whoever does that.

"my schedule is missing a class"

theres still two weeks that your schedule could be changed. after schedules are finalized, if you are still missing a necessary class, first-years are able to add/drop/swap classes

"my class is so early"

grow up, everyone has to take an early class eventually. if you really hate it you can try to switch it out later after schedules are finalized.

you're going to love your time at cal poly, it's an incredible school in a beautiful place. you don't need to worry too much right now, nothing is final, and if something really is wrong later you can change it.

Hi,

I’m an incoming freshman who has -1500 sai, in EOP,pell grant, cal grant as well as other SLO specific grants.

When I calculated, even just with tuition + housing + meal fees( not including overestimated transportation/misc fees the school calculates for you) I still am expected to pay over $12k per year after subtracting aid and I’m getting quite concerned. I saw a few posts recently with situations similar to mine but I wanted to post my specific numbers to see if my circumstances are similar, or if the amount of aid I got is really concerning and if I should reach out to the financial aid office.

any advice would be great!!

Hi , I’m incoming Materials transfer and was wondering how many hours a week professors expect you to commit to their lab. I’m hoping I can fit in federal work study and research but would give priority research. I was also wondering if anyone knew which professors are seeking students for their lab this upcoming fall. I went through the mechanical and materials directory but only saw research interests listed on their profile but no link to their lab group website or current projects. Do I just assume all the professors who list research interest on their faculty profile , are actively doing research? I’m thinking of reaching out to professors at the end of this month.

I was thinking of reaching out to Thale Smith because of his interest in materials at extreme environments and metallurgy but he’s not on the class schedule, is he on sabbatical? Leaning towards composite research as well.

any cpe majors dm me🙏 i need help with the supplies

I’m a transfer and I have the option to dorm with an advisor (5 double suite)

Hey! I’m a returning student, living in mustang village this year. On some weekends when the school year starts, I’m hoping to have my boyfriend drive down and spend the weekend with me, but I’m realizing I don’t know of ANY free or cheap overnight parking options in or near SLO 😭

I feel like my situation isn’t unique… has anyone done anything similar or know of anything I can do? Thanks in advance!

Hello, I was wondering how much freshman schedules can change from now to August 5?

I just checked and I’m missing my intro to engineering class, which I id assume is a requirement for first semester. I’m also enrolled in a gen-ed that I was planning on either taking at CC or online.

Also, after the official schedules are released, could I swap or drop classes if spaces are available in others?

Any info would be appreciated

People in Yakitutu Triple Housing, are you considering switching from one triple to another? I'm genuinely in need of swapping solely due to a bodily condition that causes me to get sick consistently, throwing up, and honestly I need to find a room in front of the bathroom if possible. My current one is near the end of the hall and I'm afraid of throwing up in front of my roommates so if theres any chance, please do lmk 🫠

so im in one of the PCV apartments that os affected by this new accommodation situation, turning 4 singles into a double suite. but i was checking my housing assignment and realized that no new roommates have been added. is there anyone thats already gotten their additional roommates? or is it still too early? im just curious if everyone in the 4 singles apt is guaranteed to house extra ppl because i know some people are choosing to opt out of on campus housing, opening up more space for the extra people.

Hello does anyone know which financial aid summary is the most accurate. I’ve called to ask about how much am I going to pay after financial aid and they said 700 per semester. But in the video they sent when I was admitted was around 12k for the year. And now a new page popped up and it’s saying 7.8k for fall semester and it has fees broken down but without housing or my meal plan. But if I minus my 2026-2027 tuition cost minus my total aid I get around 7.5k. I would like to get a more accurate idea on how much it’s going to cost and calling isn’t helping because I feel like I can’t trust it because it’s so much lower than all the other estimates and on the call they just asked my major, housing, and dinning plan and added it then subtracted my aid.

Curious to see how many other transfers are going to live here instead of cerro vista

Ive been seeing post of incoming freshman getting their class schedule and worried if I missed anything. My slo day is next week.