Cal Poly SLO Class of 2028 Freshman Discussion Thread

Starting this class discussion if any applicants have specific questions about Cal Poly SLO and their application process.

Here are some links about SLO’s selection criteria and application resources: https://www.calpoly.edu/admissions/first-year-student/selection-criteria

Also note that Cal Poly is introducing a new year round program.

Once you have received your decision, please post your results using the template posted below:

Decision: Accepted/Waitlisted/Denied
Major:
SLO GPA (9-11th a-g courses with an 8 semester Honors point cap for 10-11th eligible classes):
Number of UC approved Honors/AP/IB or DE courses:
EC hours and with leadership or job related:
In-State/OOS/International:
Number of years for the following courses:
English
Math
Science
Foreign Language
Social Science/History
Visual/Performing Arts

2023 Decision timeline:
Admit wave with IS and OOS on Friday March 10,2023. Trickle of admits reported March 17-24 but not confirmed. Portfolio admits March 24 along with waitlist decisions posted after 6 pm. Denials posted on Thursday March 30. 2023.

Copied this from another discussion but this will be important for 2024 admits: https://www.ksby.com/news/local-news/cal-poly-to-increase-student-enrollment-through-new-year-round-operations?

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