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Admissions Procedures and Deadlines

When to Apply
To ensure adequate processing and full consideration, all application materials should be filed with the Cal Poly Admission's Office before the dates given below.  Nevertheless, applicants are encouraged to file during the initial filing period.

Fall Quarter - July 1

Winter Quarter - November 1

Spring Quarter - February 1

Summer Quarter - April 1

How to Apply
Apply online at www.csumentor.edu

Transcripts
Have two official transcripts sent from your undergraduate school to the Cal Poly Admissions Office, 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, 93407.

Letters of Recommendation
You may send letters of recommendation to:

Dr. Mark Shelton, Associate Dean
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Cal Poly State University
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0250

Your recommender may also send the letter as a PDF file emailed to cafes@calpoly.edu.
The Subject of the email should read “letter of recommendation: applicant's name”

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