Open House 2026 Schedule

College of Liberal Arts Welcome

Hear from deans, students and faculty about experiences and opportunities available to students in the College of Liberal Arts.

9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

TBD

MSP/USN

More information coming soon.

8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

TBD

Indigenous Walking Tours

Learn more about the Indigenous Walking Tours.

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. 

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Department Information Sessions

Meet the department chair, faculty and staff while learning more about major-specific opportunities and offerings.

• Anthropology/Geography
       Bldg. 53, Rm. 213
• Art and Design
       Bldg. 34, Rm. 150
• Communication Studies
       Bldg. 192, Rm. 106
• Ethnic Studies
       Bldg. 38, Rm. 114
• English
       Bldg. 7, Rm. 2
• Graphic Communication
       Bldg. 26, Rm. 204
• History
       Bldg. 14, Rm. 246 & 249
• Interdisciplinary Studies in the Liberal Arts
       Bldg. 52, Rm. E27
• Journalism
       Bldg. 26, Rm. 226 (Mustang News Rm)
• Music 
       Bldg. 45, Rm. 218
• Philosophy
       Bldg. 38, Rm. 204
• Political Science
       Bldg. 33, Rm. 286
• Psychology and Child Development
       Bldg. 6, Rm. 101
• Sociology
       Bldg. 180, Rm. 102
• Theatre and Dance
       Bldg. 45, Rm. 212
• World Languages and Cultures
       Bldg. 10, Rm. 128

Social Media Acceptance Post Station

More information coming soon.

Noon  – 2 p.m.

TBD

Ambassadors’ Drop-In Information Session

Learn more about the CLA, including majors, minors, faculty and learn by doing opportunities, at this Info Session run by current students who are members of CLA Ambassadors and CLA Advisors.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

TBD

CLA Learn by Doing Showcase

More information coming soon.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

TBD

CLA Advising In-Person Drop-Ins

Meet the College of Liberal Arts' academic advisors, who can answer any questions about CLA majors, minors and course requirements. Se habla español.

12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Bldg. 47,
Rm. 36R

Graphic Communication Department Tours

Take a tour of our Graphic Communication Department labs and see hands-on activities demonstrated by students and faculty in the department. See examples of student projects and displays.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. 

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1 – 2 p.m.

Juried Student Art Exhibition

The Juried Student Show highlights work made in the Cal Poly Department of Art and Design during the last calendar year. Come see the very best student works of art from 2023 in the mediums of painting, graphic design, sculpture, illustration, photography, video, and digital arts.

University Art Gallery,
Bldg. 34,
Rm. 171

Music Info Session for Non-Majors

More information coming soon.

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Cal Poly Indigenous Walking Tours

Learn more about the Indigenous Walking Tours.

8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mustang News Live: Open House Broadcast

The show will be live-streamed at www.mustangnews.net and will feature interviews with various school officials and students.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Shakespeare Press Museum Demonstrations

Tour the Shakespeare Press Museum! The museum contains rare letterpress equipment, over 500 fonts of handset type and a variety of printing papers. The museum prints holiday greeting cards, wedding invitations, bookmarks, posters and personal projects. It is one of the three Graphic Communication clubs, open to students of all majors and any individuals who are interested!

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bldg. 26,
Rm. 116

Screen Print Your Own Tote $15

Participants will be able to screen print their own tote bag on a 4-station manual screen printing press with a custom design. There will be a $15 charge to cover the cost of the bag.

11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Bldg. 26A

Listen to KCPR 91.3 FM

Tune into Cal Poly's student-run radio station, KCPR.

91.3 FM or kcpr.org

Juried Student Art Exhibition

The Juried Student Show highlights work made in the Cal Poly Department of Art and Design during the last calendar year. Come see the very best student works of art from 2023 in the mediums of painting, graphic design, sculpture, illustration, photography, video, and digital arts.

University Art Gallery,
Bldg. 34,
Rm. 171

Open House Recital

The Music Department will present an Open House Recital featuring both instrumentalists and vocalists. The student performers are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s large, premier ensembles: Arab Music Ensemble, Choirs, Jazz Ensembles, Symphony, Wind Orchestra and Wind Ensemble.

The recital is free and open to the public; no tickets or advanced reservations are required. The event is sponsored by the Music Department and College of Liberal Arts. For more information, visit the Music Department’s event calendar or call 805-756-2406.

Alumni Beer & Wine Garden

Make plans to reconnect with classmates while enjoying a fantastic selection of beer and wine at the Alumni Wine and Beer Garden.

Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre Presents “Venus and Adonis” and "In the Market for Love"

Tickets are available from the Cal Poly Ticket Office.
Call the Music Department with questions, 805-756-2406.

7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Spanos Theatre