Semester Conversion - Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration (RPTA)
Cal Poly is moving to the semester system in Fall 2026!
The Experience Industry Management Department and CAFES Advising are here to support you through the transition from quarters to semesters. Below, you'll find helpful information on course scheduling, typical term offerings and important course updates.
The department held a quarter to semester info session to go over major specific updates. Please find the PowerPoint and recording of the meeting here:
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Flowcharts & Catalog Recommendations
- 3+1 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with three years on quarters, and one year on semesters. Click Here
- 2+2 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with two years on quarters, and two years on semesters. Click Here
- 1+3 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshmen with one year on quarters, and three years on semesters. Click Here
- Transfers Students: Click Here
- 4 Flowchart: For students who started as first-time freshman with four years on semesters. Click Here
Catalog Recommendations:
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Started at Cal poly |
Fall 2026 | Fall 2025 | Fall 2024 | Fall 2023 | Fall 2022 or Prior |
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| Your Recommended catalog: |
First time freshman: 2026-28 Transfer: |
First time freshman: 2026-28 Transfer:
meet with advisor to determine. |
First time freshman:
meet with advisor to determine. Transfer:
meet with advisor to determine. |
First time freshman:
meet with advisor to determine. Transfer:
meet with advisor to determine. |
First time freshman:
meet with advisor to determine. Transfer:
meet with advisor to determine. |
Course by Course Changes: Quarters to Semesters
On semesters, some courses will change numbers, merge with others, or no longer be offered—check here to see what’s happening to the classes you need.
Terms Typically Offered on Semesters
This chart shows which term a course is planned to be offered under the semester system for Fall 2026 to Spring 2027.
Click Here For Terms Typically Offered Chart
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration (RPTA)
MAJOR & CONCENTRATION COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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SUPPORT COURSES
| semester COURSE | QUARTER COURSE EQUIVALENT | COURSE TITLE | OFFERED FALL | OFFERED SPRING | NOTES |
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