Our Founding Your Future
Since 1901, Cal Poly and Learn by Doing have been inextricably linked. Combining rigorous academics and real-world applications, Learn by Doing has guided and inspired hundreds of thousands of our students toward successful careers for well over a century — and can do the same for you well into your future.
See Yourself Here
Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions our graduates make. Then see what it's like to study here.
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Learn by Doing Leads the way
Cal Poly’s six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as over 50 graduate programs. Learn by Doing unifies our colleges and animates the curriculum of each — because no matter the field of study, the best way to build new knowledge is to try it out for yourself.