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Transfer Students

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 of new happening all day, every day. This is where your college Academic Advisors come into play. We’re here to help with academic scheduling, advice on where to go for what you need, general encouragement and so much more. 

Find Your Advisor

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Your Future as a Mustang

Transferring into Cal Poly can be an exciting time full of seemingly endless opportunities. 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.

Visit the Transfer Center

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What to do, When

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.

Explore Cal Poly’s Transfer Student Advising