California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
1 Grand Ave.San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
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Degree Overview
Check out the most popular majors and specific degrees students have earned at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.
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Online Programs
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Accreditation Information
Specialized Institution Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship (Department of Food Science and Nutrition)
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
* Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)
Alumni & Student Reviews
Career Preparation
What letter grade would you give your school on how well it prepares students for a career in the real world?
Based on 17 Reviews-
Alumni
Education, Class of 2001The program required work experience hours directly related to the degree
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Alumni
Business major w/ a concentration in accounting, Class of 1978I remember they provided interviews with companies in our fields for us.
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Alumni
Microbiology, Class of 2003Career center, career fairs, senior project
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Alumni
BS - Business , Class of 1972a philosophy of learning by doing
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Business Admin, Class of 2011"Learn by doing" philosophy, all hands-on classes, less lectures, senior project where you do a real world event/product/business
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1981There motto is Learn by Doing so you get hands on experience vs theoretical. Also, they had good programs with companies if you wanted to do 3 month or 6 month work experience programs.
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Alumni
Nutrition, Class of 2004Cal Poly is a "learn by doing" school. We completed many volunteer hours in the community as part of our course credit. We also had many guest speakers who worked in the real world so we could learn first hand what is was like to work in the area of nutrition and dietetics.
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Alumni
Food Science, Class of 1992Lots of alum support and also internships in the field of study
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Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 1990Learn-By-Doing, hands-on education opportunities, as well as current industry professionals as professors.
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Alumni
BSEL, Class of 1984Practical application. A lot of hands-on. Very few, if any, socialist instructors.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2010Learn by doing curriculum, extensive alumni involvement
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2013Fast paced quarter system, many labs, real projects.
Students and Culture
What letter grade would you give the students/culture at your school?
Based on 17 Reviews-
Alumni
Education, Class of 2001Students in my program were full time employees and already working in the field.
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Alumni
BS - Business , Class of 1972Bright, driven students in a positive environment
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Alumni
Business Admin, Class of 2011Really fun party atmosphere but everyone was very intelligent and hardworking, beach culture but also citylike almost
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Alumni
Environmental Engineering, Class of 2008Relaxed. It has a lot of engineering and agriculture studies.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1981Casual. Lots of different studies, from tech to Ag.
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Alumni
Nutrition, Class of 2004Mostly white, 50/50 male to female ratio, relaxed environment but very competitive at the same time.
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Alumni
Food Science, Class of 1992Big agriculture school, mostly white students
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Alumni
Poly Sci, Class of 1981hard working, salt of the earth
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Alumni
Business, Class of 2006Promotes hands on, practical experience.
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Alumni
BSEL, Class of 1984With the exception of the athletes and the home-ec majors, the students at Cal Poly tend to be studious, and have firm career paths in mind prior to enrolling.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2013Naturally a lot of nerds, but most are free of the major stereotypes. More than 1/10 of the student body goes dancing every week. Lots of outdoorsy folks.
Facilities
What letter grade would you give the facilities at your school.
Based on 17 Reviews-
Alumni
Business major w/ a concentration in accounting, Class of 1978I don't know nowadays. The computer we used took up a whole room!
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Alumni
Microbiology, Class of 2003When I was there, dorms and food were not great. Things have gotten much bettet
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Alumni
BS - Business , Class of 1972A mix of old and new.... not as good as some colleges
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Alumni
Business Admin, Class of 2011They were renovating while I was there so they're probably even better now, but labs/classes were very upgraded, dorms were a little small but not bad
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Alumni
Environmental Engineering, Class of 2008Laboratories were advanced. The library was extensive with many places to study alone or in groups. The class sizes were smaller at least for my major, around 40 people. The dining halls were nice, but the campus had a few additional choices beyond the dining halls.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1981At the time, they were great. I am guessing they have improved.
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Alumni
Nutrition, Class of 2004Multiple new dorms, campus wide dining program spread all over the campus, many computer labs, new equipment in food science labs
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Alumni
Landscape Architecture, Class of 2008continuing to be upgraded. lack funding
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Alumni
BSEL, Class of 1984At the time, many buildings were older and very functional. Unfortunately, they did add some horrible buildings that are more of a maze than something really efficient..
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2010State of the art & extensive
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2013Well equipped computer labs, albeit typically loaded with too much software so they're a little slow. The dorms are good, the food is overpriced and mediocre. The majority of classrooms are equipped with computer projectors. The grounds are kept clean, both by helpful students and good maintenance staff.
Activities and Groups
What overall letter grade would you give the activities/groups at your school?
Based on 17 Reviews-
Alumni
Education, Class of 2001The agricultural emphasis of the campus. I especially like the horse barn.
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Alumni
Business major w/ a concentration in accounting, Class of 1978the Rose Bowl Parade float committee
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Alumni
Microbiology, Class of 2003Ski club, beach volleyball, bike night
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Alumni
Business Admin, Class of 2011Club sports were almost better than varsity (I'm biased) and incredibly fun, greek life seemed huge if you were in it but probably not overwhelming if you weren't
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Alumni
Environmental Engineering, Class of 2008Bowling and billiards as classes; horse stables.
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Alumni
Computer Science, Class of 1981They had something for everyone - hard to remember back then, the specifics.
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Alumni
Nutrition, Class of 2004Every Thursday is club day where clubs meet campus wide from 11-12. There is a large and brand new gym facility with Olympic sized swimming pool. There is a performing arts center that attracts stars/acts from all over the world and students can get in with a student discount. Sports activities/games.
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Alumni
Food Science, Class of 1992Greek system is strong and also
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Alumni
Construction Management, Class of 1990The Rose Parade float group is unique in that the two Cal Poly campuses (SLO and Pomona) each build half of a float and assemble them in Pasadena. Also, Poly Canyon offers a wonderful opportunity to build real-life projects.
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Alumni
Poly Sci, Class of 1981Very divese so hard to answer
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Alumni
BSEL, Class of 1984Going to the beach, surfing, biking and hiking.
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Alumni
Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2013There's a group for everyone at this school, from electronics to rocket building to dancing. Greek life is also popular. There are pickup games of volleyball and ultimate frisbee several days a week.
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