Open House 2025 Schedule
Schedule subject to change
Friday, April 11 - College of Liberal Arts Events
| Event | Time | Location |
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University WelcomeAt University Welcome, you will be introduced to Cal Poly's President Jeffrey D. Armstrong and the Co-Chairs of Open House 2024! They will be giving you the warmest welcome to Cal Poly, provide a glimpse of our orientation series, and outline all Open House events and opportunities. |
9:45 – 10:45 a.m. | Spanos Stadium |
College WelcomeHear from deans, students and faculty about experiences and opportunities available to students in the College of Liberal Arts. |
11 a.m. – Noon |
Performing Arts Center (Harold Miossi Hall) |
CLA Undergraduate Research Poster SessionCheck out some amazing undergraduate research projects and meet the students behind them to see one of the many ways the CLA supports Learn by Doing. |
12:15 – 1:45 p.m. |
Bldg. 38, |
Ambassadors’ Drop-In Information SessionLearn 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. |
12:30 – 1:45 p.m. |
Bldg. 181, |
Student Panel: Inclusion and Belonging in the CLAHear firsthand experiences from current CLA students about building community and finding support both in and out of the classroom” Or happy for other suggestions as well. |
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
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Bldg. 10, |
CLA Career ForumLearn about the exciting and varied career paths taken by Liberal Arts majors. Panel will feature College of Liberal Arts career counselor and recent alumni. Read more about the panelists. |
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
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Bldg. 180, Rm 101 |
Strategic Minoring in Liberal ArtsLearn how current CLA students use minors to complement their majors, pursue intellectual passions, and prepare for future careers or graduate school. |
12:30 – 1:45 p.m. |
Bldg. 38, Rm. 204 |
Semester Conversion Info SessionCal Poly’s first semester will be Fall 2026! Hear more about the work CLA is doing to prepare now for conversion and ask questions about how the conversion might impact incoming students. |
12:30 – 1:45 p.m.
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Bldg. 10, |
CLA Advising In-Person Drop-InsMeet the College of Liberal Arts' academic advisors, who can answer any questions about CLA majors, minors and course requirements. Se habla español. |
12:30 – 2 p.m. |
Bldg. 47, |
Department Information SessionsMeet the department chair, faculty and staff while learning more about major-specific opportunities and offerings.
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2 – 3:30 p.m. | See a map |
Friday, April 11 - Department Learn by Doing Activities
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Summer SpringboardSummer Springboard @ Cal Poly - A Two-Week Summer Program for Students Entering 9th - 12th Grade. Experience a glimpse of life as a Cal Poly student, residing on campus and exploring a course with Cal Poly faculty in the College of Liberal Arts. Students will also enjoy elective courses, social activities, and excursions. |
8 – 10:30 a.m. |
Mustang Way |
Graphic Communication Department ToursTake 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. and |
Bldg. 26, Rm. 201 |
Juried Student Art ExhibitionThe 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. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
University Art Gallery, |
Saturday, April 12 Events
| Event | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Mustang News Live: Open House BroadcastThe 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. |
Dexter Lawn |
Shakespeare Press Museum DemonstrationsTour 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, |
Screen Print Your Own Tote $15Participants 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 FMTune into Cal Poly's student-run radio station, KCPR. |
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
91.3 FM or kcpr.org |
Juried Student Art ExhibitionThe 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. |
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
University Art Gallery, |
Open House RecitalThe 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. |
2 – 3 p.m. | Bldg. 45, Rm. 218 |
Alumni Beer & Wine GardenMake plans to reconnect with classmates while enjoying a fantastic selection of beer and wine at the Alumni Wine and Beer Garden. |
1:30 – 4 p.m. | Engineering Plaza |
Cal Poly Student Opera Theatre Presents “Gianni Schicchi”Tickets are available from the Cal Poly Ticket Office. |
7:30 – 9:30 p.m. |
Spanos Theatre |