Accreditation

A Commitment to Academic Excellence

Cal Poly's Experience Industry Management undergraduate program is nationally accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). This recognition reflects the department's commitment to academic quality, professional standards and preparing students for careers across the experience industry.

COAPRT accredits bachelor's degree programs in parks, recreation, tourism, sport management, event management, therapeutic recreation and leisure studies. Its accreditation process evaluates academic programs against established standards designed to support educational quality and continuous improvement.

For students, accreditation provides assurance that their education meets recognized professional standards. Through Cal Poly's Learn by Doing approach, the Experience Industry Management program combines academic preparation with hands-on learning to develop the knowledge, leadership skills and practical experience needed to succeed across the industry.

Cal Poly EIM Assessment Reports

2025 COAPRT Self Study

Cal Poly EIM Assessment Reports
2010-11 Assessment Report
2011-12 Assessment Report
2012-13 Assessment Report
2013-14 Assessment Report
2014-15 Assessment Report
2015-16 Assessment Report
2016-17 Assessment Report
2017-18 Assessment Report
2018-19 Assessment Report
2019-20 Assessment Report
2020-21 Assessment Report
2021-22 Assessment Report
2022-23 Assessment Report
2023-24 Assessment Report
2024-25 Assessment Report