Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The emphasis of the University is a "learn by doing" educational experience for its more than 18,000+ students. Many students seek admission to Cal Poly not only because of its excellent academic reputation, but also because the 6,000-acre main campus is nestled in the foothills of San Luis Obispo, just minutes from California's Central Coast beaches.
Contact Information for Cal Poly...
www.calpoly.edu
Postal Mail Address:
California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
(805) 756-1111
Campus Security
805-756-2281
Admissions
805-756-2311
Alumni Relations
888-CAL-POLY (888-225-7659)
Housing Services
805-756-1226
Campus Phone Directories
Getting there...
Traveling north on route 101 to San Luis Obispo:
- Go through much of San Luis Obispo and exit at the Grand Avenue/Cal Poly exit.
- Turn left onto Grand Avenue and go (uphill) approximately 1/4 mile to the south entrance of the campus.
- Ahead on your right is the Cal Poly Visitor Information Center.
- Here you can obtain a parking permit, campus map, and a warm greeting!
Traveling south on route 101 to San Luis Obispo:
- As you approach San Luis Obispo, Exit the Fwy at Monterey Street (the first exit in SLO).
- Make a right turn, then an immediate left turn onto the frontage road (you will be going the same direction you were on the Freeway).
- Go approximately 3 blocks to Grand Ave.
- Turn right (going uphill) and go approximately 1/4 mile to the south entrance of the campus.
- Ahead on your right is the Cal Poly Visitor Information Center.
- Here you can obtain a parking permit, campus map, and a warm greeting!
Parking...
Parking permits can be obtained at the Visitor Information Center at the south entrance to the campus. General use parking permits can be purchased at several vending machines placed in the larger lots on campus. All directions below are intended to route you to the Visitor Information Center at the south entrance to the campus.
Parking permits are required Monday - Thursday, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm and on Fridays from 7:00 am until 5:00 pm during Fall, Winter, and Spring Quarters. (During summer quarter and academic breaks permits are required Monday - Friday, 7:00 am until 5:00 pm.) All other parking rules and regulations are enforced 7 days per week, 24 hrs. per day.
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