Cal Poly SLO Freshman Class of 2030 Discussion Thread

Welcome Prospective Mustangs.

The Cal State Apply has opened and the submission deadline is December 1 this year.

I am 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

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Application Resources | Cal Poly

As part of the CSU System, Cal Poly utilizes the Cal State Apply application. We have compiled a variety of workshops, tips and guides to help guide you through the application.

YouTube

Applicaiton tutorial

Decision Timeline for 2025

2025: A few International/US Abroad admits on February 11, 2025. Admits Friday March 14 6:15 PM PST including some Portfolio based majors. Admits Monday March 17. Waitlist on March 21 around 4 PM and rare denial. Mainly Denials, few Waitlists and Rare admits March 27, 2025 around 12:30 PM PST. Rare admit posted March 28. One International CE admit April 9, 2025.

2025 Waitlist: Admits Thursday May 1, May 2. Few admits (OOS) July 15 and denials.

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

Good luck to all.

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