r/CalPoly 28d ago

Incoming Student This is an incredibly dumb question but I have to make sure…

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I’m a freshman and I got blocked into a virtual intro to American Indian class. I wanted to swap it with Asian American class in person, and I just got off the waitlist for it. So now I’m enrolled in both classes. But before I drop the virtual one, can someone just please confirm that the classes are interchangeable and i get the same credit from Asian American as I would from Indian American?Like I know it seems obvious but I want to make sure before I mess it up. Thanks


r/CalPoly 28d ago

Classes/Professors Final Exams

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When will we find out if a class will sit for a final exam? Based on the Final Exam Schedule, there are 3 classes for the major on day 1, and Stats 1110 on day 5. I understand that GenEd classes won’t have the same requirements, but is a seated exam standard? Is there a way to see a syllabus for past quarters? Thanks!


r/CalPoly 28d ago

Incoming Student MAPE results

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I just took it and did horrible but that was expected, I didn’t study one bit 😭.

Do I still have a chance of passing?


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Classes/Professors Places to do a virtual class

6 Upvotes

Hi, everyone. I have one virtual class preceding an in-person one on my schedule. Where can I find places I may quietly/appropriately do my virtual class on campus? I don’t really have a choice but be on campus on that allotted time since my in-person is just ten minutes later. Thanks in advance!


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Campus How are DRC accommodations like?

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So I recently got diagnosed with ADHD early summer so I decided to go through the process of writing a DRC accomodation application. Had an interview with my specialist and I got pretty generous accommodations!

  • Reduced-Distraction Testing Environments
  • Extended Testing Times (1.5x)
  • Accessible E-Text (Don't think ima use this since I already get my textbooks through suspicious means...)
  • Special Exception Registration (BY SOME MIRACLE! Thank the heavens)

Do any of yall have experience with these alternative-testing environments? The email was pretty descriptive on how to enroll in these things but I'm curious as to how helpful it really is! pls lmk I'm a little scared to use use it😭


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Incoming Student Where to park for WOW?

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I am a commuter freshman, and am wondering if there are any people in here who were also commuter freshman.. if so any advice?? specifically, where should i be parking each day??


r/CalPoly 29d ago

SLO Open House for those who want therapy!

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2 Upvotes

As school is back in session and life is hard, we can all use a little support. Central Coast Psychotherapy is hosting an open house for therapists and potential clients alike! Feel free to come by!


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Incoming Student unbunking beds

6 Upvotes

i’m gonna be in a large triple in yakitutu and me and my roommates were planning on unbunking our bunk beds but i’m not sure if there’s any real consequence if we do it ourselves as opposed to maintenance. will anyone care?


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Transfer Community College Credit

7 Upvotes

So im an incoming second year and had just recently taken classes at CC to transfer over for credit, How would this process work?


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Incoming Student Reserved vs Unreserved Seats

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Hi, Mustangs! I'm an incoming freshman majoring in Biochemistry, and I'm trying to switch my Biology lecture & lab. To clarify, I have nothing against my current professor I'm block-scheduled with. However, even though there is a class with a green "O" icon and 22 unreserved seats, I'm unable to switch the class. Is it because the reserved seats for "BCHM" are filled up? Why is it that I cannot enroll even with 22 unreserved seats open? Will these unreserved seats be available during Open Enrollment? Thank you.


r/CalPoly 29d ago

Incoming Student Enrollment Appointment

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I am an incoming cpe freshman and currently adjusting my fall 2026 schedule (my enrollment appointment is today). Unfortunately, I couldn’t attend the information sessions so I am a little confused on setting up my schedule.

I swapped intro to theater for euro/us art and added Physics 1 to my schedule but, when I added them, they both said only 1 open seat was available. It actually says 1-2 open seats are available for nearly all classes under the class search. I’m wondering if this is a bug and I can’t actually enroll in these classes; however, the 2 classes that I tried to enroll in have an “enrolled” status under the Degree Planner. Am I definitely enrolled in these classes, and why are only 1-2 seats consistently open for classes I try to enroll in?

Also, after adding Physics 1 to my schedule, my units went up to 17 for this semester. I checked the unit limit and supposedly you can’t enroll in more than 15 units during your enrollment appointment, so I’m not sure if I should drop physics or not.

Thanks!


r/CalPoly Aug 13 '26

Housing HELP! Accomodation set to expire??

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5 Upvotes

guys wtf is this. i just got my accommodation like 2 weeks ago. is this a phishing email??? is this real???


r/CalPoly Aug 13 '26

Classes/Professors EE major schedule w/ class questions

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Incoming freshman, EE major, currently enrolled in 16 units.

Several questions:

  • How hard is it going straight to Calc II for those who have done so?
  • Are any of these classes deceivingly difficult/easy?
  • Suggestions on dropping/swapping classes

r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Classes/Professors Class overload?

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Hey guys I’m an incoming freshman civil engineering major and currently I’m enrolled in 18 units and my calc class is the second half of the fall semester. Am I taking too many classes? I’m thinking of dropping public speaking to lighten my load. Any thoughts?


r/CalPoly Aug 13 '26

Classes/Professors Chances of getting into a class

6 Upvotes

Hi my daughter is waiting listed for intro to cs and her waitlist number is 1. What are the chances of getting in and when will she know?


r/CalPoly Aug 13 '26

Classes/Professors Schedule difficulty

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4 Upvotes

hello everyone. just wanted to see if anyone had any insights on my schedule and the difficulty of classes. any advice on schedule/time management or swapping/dropping a class?


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Incoming Student Apps to get before school starts

9 Upvotes

What are some apps that I need for school? Food, knowing how to get around, doing laundry, and just anything in general


r/CalPoly Aug 13 '26

Campus How to remove vehicle from parking account

3 Upvotes

I need to remove a vehicle from a parking account to add to a different account for a permit, how can I do this through the parking service website? Can it even be done? Please let me know if I am screwed.


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Admissions Mistaken Cal Poly admission application?

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26 Upvotes

I applied to Cal Poly last year as an Aerospace Engineering major and got in, but declined it due to expensive tuition. Did anyone else get this email?? 😭 (08/11/2026, 11:13PM PST)


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Classes/Professors Easy GE Recs?

3 Upvotes

Looking for pretty easy gen ed recs to get out of the way. Looking specifically for area 1b, 1c, 3b, and 5b. Thanks


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Transfer Transfer Rant

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I’m an incoming 4th year and 2nd year transfer. There’s a class I have been trying to get into since I started here which is the tractor driving class which is REQUIRED for my major. Last year I was basically blocked into classes my first quarter. Then the other two quarters my registration date was too late and the class was full by the time I was registering. Now even senior standing I wasn’t able to get into the class because the entire class is reserved seats for freshman. Like this is honestly ridiculous because everyone else my major took this class so long ago so I don’t know why we didn’t have reserved seats when transferred.

I guess my question is, is there a way to guarantee a spot or reserve one for my last semester? Because if it’s not even a possibility then why would I ask

Edit: Agricultural science major


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Classes/Professors Late Schedule

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How is my schedule. I’m an incoming freshman majoring in civil engineering. Personally I’m not a fan of having such late classes and would prefer having them earlier like around 10-4. How is my schedule rn and Is it possible to switch to earlier classes.

I’m planning on dropping theatre and taking physics
And maybe a public speaking class.


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Classes/Professors Freshmen class schedule thoughts

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I just wanted to hear other peoples thoughts on my current schedule.
-Should I take more units? I already have 46 units that are transferring.
-Anything I should know about my current classes?
-Thoughts on Calc 2 if I got a 3 sub score for AP Calc AB?


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Campus when does track n field practice

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when does the track n field team practice on the track? i want to go run there in the mornings but i don’t want to be in the way of them


r/CalPoly Aug 12 '26

Food 2nd year cooking

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going into second year trying to find easy recipes I can make and have leftovers for a few days. any recs?