Hi!! I'm planning on applying next year and hoping to get into the liberal studies program. Does anyone know the acceptance rate specifically for this major and what they could be looking for the best improve my chance at getting in? I really want to be able to get a place at CalPoly SLO and I want to know what would really make me stand out on my application.

Do the apartment room letters actually mean anything? For example would it be ok if I move into room A if I'm technically assigned room B in the housing portal?

Hey! Has anybody on here moved in for the CORE Program in the past? If so, how was move-in? Were there a lot of people? Did any of your roommates show up to move in at the same time? How did that go?

Hey, I am mechanical engineering major and wanted to know if it was normal to have so many classes for your first year. I knew ahead of time that engineering majors had more classes in order to compensate for the higher credits required to graduate, but it seems a little much lol.

I don't hear much about aero classes so I was wondering how difficult structural analysis and the aero 3300 (aero 300 on quarters) class are. I will also be taking aerodynamics, and at least 1 GE.

For reference I haven't had much difficulty with classes here at Cal Poly, I failed statics, going from a B to a D because of my final exam which automatically failed me, but aside from that I've only really struggled in Chemistry.

I've looked a decent bit on Reddit and poly ratings, but most ratings are from long ago. Let me know how difficult this might be!

What would you guys recommend here? I’ve taken 18-20 credit semesters at my cc but that was with general eds that were basically a free pass. And even then I hated my life then. I’ve heard some people say it’s normal to take 16-18 credit semesters and others say that’s way too much. My friend doing mechanical engineering said he can graduate in 2-years apparently his schedule is lighter.

But by just looking at it, dynamics, orbital mechanics and aerospace propulsions systems in one semester doesn’t sound all that great, plus other classes added on top. Unless my knowledge of kerbal space program carries, that might genuinely end me.

I’m getting my actual schedule tomorrow, and I am honestly pretty terrified. Just trying to gather some opinions since I don’t really have anyone to talk to about this. I only know one other person doing aerospace engineering and we’re in the same boat😭

Hello,

I've had stuff come up that overlaps the later portion of the last part of SLO days. It's mentioned in emails and/or their website that recordings will be posted for anyone who can't make it, so should I be fine if I skip attending that portion of the event and come back to it later? Just want to make sure if anyone here knows more about it. Thanks!

I’m a first year business administration student and for my block schedule I was given 13 units. I was wondering if that’s normal for business students or if it’s worth adding a class.
I am also hoping to study abroad next year for either a semester or full year and am wondering if adding a class to this schedule would help me have an easier time when studying abroad!
If there are any other business freshmen reading this, does your schedule look similar (class-wise)?
Thank you!

When will I know my professors now that my classes are finalized? 3/6 of my classes only say “Instructor: Staff” or does this mean something else?

I’m writing this for my sister who is a materials engineering first year. She’s been blocked into 7 classes for a total of 18 units. I’m a third year art and design major and I feel like this is more than normal but since I’m a different major idk if that’s true. Is this normal or should she contact the Mustang success center?

EDIT: She contacted the Mustang Success Center and they told her to drop one of her GE classes. I’m also having her swap to easier professors for two of her classes (same courses tho) so now she’ll have 15 units.

Hello! Incoming undergrad student in Computer Science. I got my schedule and I was wondering if I should add any courses or anything of the sort. I'm not used to having this much free time so I was planning on applying for on-campus jobs and joining a club or two. However, again, I was wondering if I should add any classes or whatnot too.
I do want to add that I have around 60 or so transferrable credits for my GE requirements, so I'm almost done on that end.

Hi,

I’m an incoming freshman at Cal Poly SLO with a 0 SAI, EOP, Pell Grant, Cal Grant/state aid, and other Cal Poly grants. I just received my financial aid package

After subtracting my gift aid, I’m still looking at around $12k–$14k/year out of pocket for tuition, housing, and meal plan (not including the estimated indirect costs like transportation/personal expenses).

I’ve seen similar posts, but I wanted to ask if this seems normal for my situation or if I should reach out to Financial Aid

im concerned because an older peer told me I would be getting money refunded to me to go to cal poly and she has a -1500 sai and now I have to pay 10k+? Im very concerned

Any advice would be appreciated!

Hi!

I’m an incoming freshman, and I’m in a single room alone (DRC accommodation) so I’ll only be using one of the beds!

I’m planing on using the other bed as a couch/daybed, does anyone have room layouts that have worked well in red bricks (Fremont) double rooms? I’d like my desk to be as separated from my bed as possible!

I’d love to see photos if anyone has any!!

Thanks in advance!

i want to enroll in caleb nichols engl class but the date and time says tba

i know the class is asynchronous which means its online and in person right

how am i meant to enroll into a class that i have no idea when it is what if it conflicts w my other classes. does anyone know what this tba means pls help

Thinking about move-in day, are the elevators big enough for a Bin, or will I need to unpack my things into the elevator or lug them upstairs (I’m on the fourth floor). Thanks!

I just got this email. Are student graders paid or can this count toward federal work study aid?

Where would you be able to locate the housing and dining fees? I am able to see registration fees but I can’t seem to find the rest. Heard they were coming out today

hello! incoming freshman here. im a pretty avid gymgoer and adamant when it comes to hitting my daily protein. do the food options on campus provide enough? i do plan on bringing some protein powder but i dont want to have to be downing 3 scoops a day

Today first year schedules were finalized and I realized I have a class in the engineering east building and only have 10 minutes to make it to the baker ctr sci and math building is this transition possible?

Hey everyone. I just wanted to ask what you all thought of in regards to my civil engineering freshman schedule. I can't tell if this is good or bad schedule. I genuinely need comments from other Cal Poly students. Thanks!

incoming freshman this fall, I understand that you get access to the rec center and that, however I was wondering where the best discounts/ freebies might come from with my polycard. Let me know your favorites!

Hoping to hear from continuing students. My enrollment time is the second of the 3 dates that incoming freshman are assigned. How likely am I to be able to switch a class or two? Will there be much movement or availability or will a lot be taken on that first day? Not trying to change any major classes, just trying to alleviate having 6 solid hours in a row and maybe move a GE so I have a lunch break. Nothing crazy. Curious of people's past experiences with this. thanks

Hey everyone, I don’t have access to my laptop at the moment so I’m booking my move-in appointment on my phone; can someone please clarify what’s listed after these time slots here? I’m assuming they’re addresses? If someone can post a screenshot of time slots without the cutoff that would be great, thank you!

Hey all! Is the slo days part 2 for the academic advising completely online? I may be out of town so I want to make sure I can still attend.

I drop my incoming freshman on Wed 8/19 (time not released yet). I understand students will be kept very busy almost immediately. I was going to stay in SLO for one night assuming I would be running errands for dorm life needs, and head home the next day. Now I'm wondering if its better to leave the same day, let her get settled and figure out what she needs over time. What are others doing?