Human-centered, Interdisciplinary Learning
Study the arts, social and behavioral sciences, humanities and communication to apply them through Cal Poly's hands-on approach. You'll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that prepare you to make an impact and launch a meaningful career.
Learn by Doing Across the Liberal Arts
Whether you’re exploring majors, transferring in or planning your next step, find resources that connect your goals to hands-on learning.
Why Liberal Arts?
See what Learn by Doing looks like in the arts, humanities, communication fields and social sciences.
Transfer Success
Get steps for transferring, including major requirements, planning tools and how to stay on track.
Thrive in the CLA
Find advising, first-year scheduling, forms, deadlines and tools to plan courses and path to graduation.
Explore Your Academic Path
Explore our majors and minors, from creative practice and storytelling to critical thinking, language and culture, communications and human behavior.
student experience
Student life extends beyond the classroom. Research, advising, creative work and inclusive communities help you Learn by Doing.
Student Advising
Our student services team can provide resources to help you navigate your academic life.
Research and Innovation
Liberal arts students are visionaries who produce knowledge, generate curiosity, propel economic growth and advance social change.
Inclusive excellence
Fostering an equitable and inclusive environment within the college and university is a central commitment in our mission.
IMPACT MAGAZINE
See how the College of Liberal Arts puts Learn by Doing into action through projects, research, alumni stories and community impact.
Alumni AND Giving
From staying involved as an alum to supporting students through giving, there are many ways to remain part of our community and make a lasting difference.
Cal Poly has cultivated an environment that enables me to learn in and outside of the classroom. Whether it was working in the Children's Center on campus or being a research assistant, I am able to translate lectures in class to projects I am passionate about.
