FINISH YOUR DEGREE AS A MUSTANG
Experience everything Cal Poly has to offer — from early morning fieldwork and late-night study sessions to hikes to the P and trips to the beach. Transferring to Cal Poly is a life-changing decision — and where your future begins.
Academic Advising
As a transfer student there is a lot happening. We’re here to help with academic scheduling, advice on where to go for what you need, general encouragement and so much more.
Your Future as a Mustang
The Transfer Center is here to help with the adjustment period and ensure that you have all the tools and support you need to get the most out of your Cal Poly experience.
What to do, When
As a transfer student new to Cal Poly there is a lot to do to get acquainted and started. Just follow these simple steps.
Prospective Transfers
Learn how to apply and visit assist.org, a State of California website to see how the units from your current school will transfer over and what classes you can knock out now to save time at Cal Poly.
Newly Admitted
You’ve been accepted, congrats. To ensure you're ready for the academic year, we recommend all incoming transfer students check through the following steps to best set themselves up for success at Cal Poly.
Your First Semester
You made it to campus, now what? Other than attending class, meeting your advisor and professors, and taking care of your mental health, here are some things you need to do your first semester.
Second Semester & ...
Now that you’re settled and established on campus it’s time to get involved, whether that means doing research, working for a center or planning for a graduate education.
More Support is Here
Additional resources are available through Cal Poly Transfer Student Advising.