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Cal Poly Parent and Family Programs

The Official page of California Polytechnic State University's (Cal Poly) Parent & Family Programs.

Our program provides support, resources and events for the proud parents, family members and supporters of Cal Poly students.

08/31/2026

POV: You had an evening to remember ✨

During Week of Welcome, Mustang families came together with campus leadership to connect, celebrate and experience the community that makes Cal Poly feel like home. 💚

Ready to catch that feeling again? Mustang Family Weekend is just weeks away!

Come back to campus and experience Cal Poly through your students’ eyes — discover their favorite places, hear their perspective and see what makes their Mustang community feel like home.

🐎 Register for Mustang Family Weekend through the link below!

https://parent.calpoly.edu/mustang-family-weekend

📅 Stay tuned! The Mustang Family Weekend schedule will be announced on Sept. 15. Sign up for our email communications to be among the first to know what’s planned.

We can’t wait to welcome our Mustang families back to campus!

08/27/2026

From One Mustang Family to Another 💚💛

Don’t just take our word for it! Mustang Family Weekend is a chance to reconnect with your student, experience life at Cal Poly and make new memories together in beautiful San Luis Obispo.

Have you registered yet? ONE registration gives your entire family (up to 10 people) access to the weekend and includes a parking pass, swag bag, and dozens of events and activities across campus.

Come back to campus and share some SLOME with us! 🐎

Register today at the link below! See you on Oct. 2-4!

https://parent.calpoly.edu/mustang-family-weekend

Questions? Email [email protected].

08/24/2026

Welcome to Cal Poly, Mustangs! 💚🐎💙

08/21/2026

🛒 The Grocery Tripper is back!

Following a successful first year, the Grocery Tripper shuttle is returning to help Cal Poly students get where they need to go for groceries, for FREE. 💚

Operated by ASI Student Government in partnership with Campus Health & Wellbeing, the shuttle features updated routes and schedules based on student feedback, making grocery shopping more convenient and accessible.

📅 Fall: Fridays and Sundays, Aug. 28-Dec. 11
📅 Spring: Fridays and Sundays, Jan. 29-May 15
⏰ Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Know a Mustang who could use the Grocery Tripper? Send this their way! Learn more about routes, schedules and stops at the link below. 🚌🥦

https://www.asi.calpoly.edu/asi-now/asi-blog/grocery-tripper-returns-to-cal-poly/

08/20/2026

“Evening with the President isn’t worth it”… we might have to disagree. 👀

Last night brought together Mustangs from across the world for an evening of conversation, connection, and plenty of memorable moments. President Armstrong shared some words of wisdom, we shared a few laughs, and the Mustang spirit was definitely in the room. 💚💛

Worth it? We think so. 🐴

08/19/2026

The day is finally here, Mustang families!

We can’t wait to welcome new Mustang parents and supporters to Evening with the President tonight, Aug. 19, at 5:30 p.m. on O’Neill Green! ✨

Directions to O'Neill Green: https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3FNyGGdsa6UVBhJ6

Please note: You do not need a parking permit for this event.

Before you join us, a few quick reminders:

🎟️ This event is sold out and at full capacity. We’re grateful for the incredible response! Unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate walk-ins.

📱 Have your tickets ready. Tickets will be scanned upon arrival, so please have a printed copy or your mobile ticket easily accessible for each member of your party.

📩 Looking for your tickets? Search your inbox for an email from [email protected].

Questions? Email [email protected].

We’re excited to celebrate the start of your Mustang journey with you. See you tonight! 💚

08/18/2026

Welcome back to campus, Mustangs! 🐴💙💚🌊

08/16/2026

🐎 Mustang Welcome and Move-In Week has arrived! Are you ready?

Make sure you review this week’s key dates, wear your green, share your Mustang pride and get ready for a week of connection and celebration.

✨ Our signature event for new Mustang parents and supporters, Evening with the President will be held Aug. 19 at 5:30 p.m. on O’Neill Green. This special welcome reception is an opportunity to celebrate your student’s journey to Cal Poly, hear from university leadership and connect with the Mustang community.

🎟️ Please note: Evening with the President is sold out and at full capacity. Unfortunately, we will not be able to accommodate walk-ins.

Have tickets? Make sure they are printed or easily accessible on your mobile device for quick entry. Tickets will be scanned upon arrival, so please make sure everyone in your party has their ticket ready.

📩 Need to find your tickets? Search your inbox for an email from [email protected].

Have questions? Email [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to campus! 💚

08/13/2026

Know a student who would love to volunteer? 🐎💚

We’re still looking for student volunteers for Evening with the President on Aug. 19!

Share this post and the sign up link below!

https://m.signupgenius.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio #!/showSignUp/70A0844ADAF2CAAF85-64706950-calpoly?useFullSite=false

08/10/2026

📦 Mustang Move-In Week will be here soon!

Whether you’re helping pack the car, making the drive to San Luis Obispo or getting ready for that big goodbye, here are the important Fall 2026 move-in dates to have on your calendar:

🏠 First-year and new transfer students
• Tuesday, Aug. 18: yakʔitʸutʸu and South Mountain
• Wednesday, Aug. 19: Sierra Madre, Yosemite, North Mountain, Cerro Vista Apartments (first-years and transfers) and Poly Canyon Village (transfers)

🏡 Continuing students
• Friday, Aug. 21: Cerro Vista Apartments and Poly Canyon Village
• Saturday, Aug. 22: Poly Canyon Village

⏰ Important reminder: Students must book their required move-in appointment through the Housing Portal on MyCalPoly by 11:59 p.m. Aug. 11.

Before heading to campus, be sure to review your student’s neighborhood move-in map and arrival information so you know where to go and what to expect.

🔗 Find move-in maps and everything you need to prepare at the link below!

https://housing.calpoly.edu/move-in

We can’t wait to welcome our Mustangs back to campus!🐎

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San Luis Obispo, CA
93401

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Website

http://www.parent.calpoly.edu/

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