California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Top Questions

If you are not sure which major or feild you would like to pursue do not attend Cal Poly Slo. Also, if your major is in the liberal arts college I recomend going to a different school. Dont go to this school if you are not willing to be independent. You will be pressured to either party and drink or to go to church, so if you dont want to drink but are not religious, like me, dont go to this school.

I would say someone who does not know what they want to major in. Cal Poly SLO has you declare your major prior to applying. Although you can change majors the process can be long and hard. So I would suggest if someone is going to apply to Cal Poly SLO they should know what they want to major in.

This school is a great place to discuss ideas and expand one's perspective. If you are a person who has very strong beliefs, and is easily offended by discussions on the complexities of life, religion, or politics then you should not attend this school. If you harbor resentments towards any race, religion, or people with a different sexual orientation than your own, do not come to this school. The students and faculty here take pride in the tolerance and open mindedness of our school, and acceptance of all who want to learn and improve themselves.

Someone who thrives on a competitive environment and does not play well with others should consider a different school. Every member of the community seems to err on the side of being helpful to strangers and paying it forward with knowledge and advice. People who do well with book learning in a narrow field as opposed to hands-on learning across disciplines may not be the best fit either. This school tends to focus on collaborative, project-based courses.

The type of person that likes cold weather only, and doesn't like to reach out to make new friends. Also, if you don't enjoy outdoor activities or the beach, I wouldn't recommend Cal Poly. If you aren't a hard working student I wouldn't recommend this school either.

A person who is driven to succeed without being pushed. People at this university have self-motiviation and are prepared to put in the hours to succeed because It is more difficult to learn by doing actual work that represents work in the future but it is more rewarding and makes students more able to achieve more later in life.

A person who shouldn't attend this school include those interested in law because there isn't a law program at Cal Poly. If you don't like warm weather, Cal Poly is not for you.

If the student grew up in an ethnically diverse community, coming to Cal Poly would be somewhat of a culture shock. Cal Poly's population is heavily white dominated. Ethnic foods in the immediate San Luis Obispo area is not very good. If he or she comes from a big city and is not very adaptable, then he/she will have a difficult time living in this area.

The quarter system at Cal Poly is very fast-paced so if you prefer greater periods of time to learn material (such as semesters) then this may not be the school for you.

Someone who is unfriendly or close-minded and does not place a strong emphasis on academic success and putting in the effort to be successful academically.