Semester Conversion - College of Liberal Arts
WELCOME!
We're so glad you're here. The CLA Advising Center is passionate about supporting our students as the university converts to a semester calendar, starting Fall 2026!
You probably have a lot of questions about what semester conversion means for you and how it will impact your graduation. CLA Advising can help! We’re working with staff and faculty across Cal Poly to get those questions answered and to develop resources to help support CLA students through the transition.
Below you will find links to university-wide information and resources. As well as information specific to the College of Liberal Arts and your major.
Please read through the material and contact us if you have any questions. We are working hard to help make this a smooth transition.
University Semester Conversion Resources
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Cal Poly Semester Conversion website |
https://www.calpoly.edu/semester-conversion |
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Unit Converter How quarter units convert to semester units |
https://semesters.calpoly.edu/conversion-materials/unit-converter |
| Timelines | https://semesters.calpoly.edu/timeline |
| University-Wide Frequently Asked Questions | https://semesters.calpoly.edu/frequently-asked-questions |
Please select a button below based on your expected graduation term.
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If you have an expected graduation term prior to Fall 2026, click the button below to learn more about resources available to you. Ensure you can graduate as planned. |
If you plan to graduate Fall 2026 or later, click the button to discover updates about semester conversion and advice for your major and how to prepare. |
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Upcoming Events:
Semester Conversion Q&A session on Thursday, May 8 from 10:10 a.m. – 12 p.m. in 186-C302. CLA Advisors will present information about semesters and what you can do now to prepare. There will also be lots of time for questions from you plus free snacks! This is a drop-in session, so you can come anytime and leave when you need to, but the semester conversion overview will happen from 10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
Check back here, watch your Cal Poly email and follow us on Instagram for event updates and semester conversion tips!
