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Mustang Family Weekend 2024
Discover how your student has made Cal Poly their home!
Join us at Mustang Family Weekend to:
- Reconnect with your student.
- Meet fellow Cal Poly families.
- Engage in Learn by Doing lectures and labs led by esteemed faculty.
- Explore campus through interactive tours.
- Enjoy live music and fun activities.
- Attend athletic events.*
… and SO MUCH MORE!
Registration is for the ENTIRE FAMILY and includes:
- One Mustang Family swag bag full of Cal Poly gear.
- One weekend campus parking pass.
- Entrance to dozens of exclusive campus events, activities and programming, including
- College and department receptions and socials.
- Meet and greets with college deans and faculty.
- Student showcases.
- Club sports games.
*Add-On Events
Mustang Family Weekend registrants can add on the following Cal Poly Athletic events for an additional discounted fee during checkout. Seating is limited. Purchase your tickets today!
- Mustang Corral BBQ (Nov. 2)
- Football vs Montana (Nov. 2)
- Men's Soccer vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Nov. 2)
If you would like to purchase additional add-on tickets (Football, Soccer, BBQ, etc.) Please contact Cal Poly Ticket Office at tickets@calpoly.edu, or by calling 805-756-4849. A valid Mustang Family Weekend Registration must be purchased to receive the discounted ticket price.
PLEASE NOTE
- Attendees must purchase a Mustang Family Weekend Registration in order to receive discounted add-on tickets.
- Cal Poly students receive free admission into the General Admission Sections for football and soccer games with their student ID. If you would like your student to sit with you in a reserved seating section you will need to purchase them a ticket
- Cal Poly students DO NOT receive free access to the Mustang Corral BBQ and must purchase a ticket to enter.
Weekend Schedule
More events continue to be added to the schedule. Please check back often for updates.
Friday, Nov. 1
Check-In 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Mustang Way (Near University Union)
| TIME | TITLE | HOST | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Mustang Shop Open Hours | Mustang Shop | Bldg. 65 | Visit the Mustang Shop and get all of your Cal Poly gear. |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Self-Guided Walking Tour | Parent and Family Programs | Mustang Way |
Explore Cal Poly with a self-guided walking tour! Visit our booth to receive a printed copy, or print your own: |
| 9 - 10 a.m. | Meet and Greet with Peer and Professional Learning Support Staff | Learning Support Center, Office of Writing and Learning | Bldg. 26, Rm. 110A | Visit the Learning Support Center for coffee and conversations with academic coaches, tutors, study session and supplemental workshop leaders and discover how to optimize learning. |
| 10:15 - 11 a.m. | Promoting Your Student's Career Success | Career Services | Bldg 26, Rm. 104 | Come hear how Career Services is working to help empower your student(s) to achieve a lifetime of meaningful career success. |
| 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Special Collections & University Archives Pop-Up! | Special Collections and Archives | Bldg. 60 Conference Room | Visit the library's temporary location to see selections from the archives! Photographs related to Cal Poly history, drawings by California architects, sculptural books made by artists, and much more! |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Title IX, DHR, and Your Student | Civil Rights & Compliance Office | Bldg. 33, Rm. 290 | CRCO will be available to present information about our office and answer supporters' questions. |
| 11 a.m. - Noon | Supporting your LGBTQ+ Student | University Housing and Pride Center | Bldg. 65, Rm. 219 |
Join Cal Poly staff members in conversation to listen or get questions answered on how to support your student who is or might be LGBTQ+ Register here |
| 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Recreation Center Drop-in Tours | Recreation Center | Bldg. 43 | Explore the Cal Poly Recreation center for free during their drop-in tours. Day passes are also available for $10. Learn more here. |
| Noon - 4 p.m. | Cal Poly Creamery Ice Cream Drive Thru | Animal Science Department | Bldg. 18A | Cal Poly student-made cheese and ice cream available for sale. |
| Noon - 5 p.m. | Meat Processing Center Retail Hours | Animal Science Department | Bldg. 155 | Cal Poly student products, including flowers and seasonal produce are available for sale. |
| 1 -2 p.m. | Service & College Success | Center for Service in Action | Bldg. 65, Rm. 219 | Learn how community service allow students to transition in, through, and out of the university successfully, and lead to career readiness and a richer college experience? |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Living Off-Campus in SLO County | Off-Campus Housing Program | Bldg. 19A, Rm. 0126 | Join Off-Campus Housing Program to learn about navigating the SLO County rental market. We'll review tips, the recommended timeline to start searching, and resources available to your student. |
| 1 - 4 p.m. | Noyce School + CCI Meet and Greet | Noyce School of Applied Computing | Bldg. 14, Rm. 102 | Learn of the mission of Noyce School and Cybersecurity Institute. |
| 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | ME Meet and Greet | Mechanical Engineering | Bldg. 197, Rm 107 | ME faculty will available to mingle and meet with parents/supporters. Free snacks and water available. |
| 2-3 p.m. | Campus Tour | Cal Poly Admissions | Welcome Center | Enjoy a walking tour of campus led by Poly Reps. Please register here. |
| 3-4 p.m. | Campus Tour | Cal Poly Admissions | Welcome Center | Enjoy a walking tour of campus led by Poly Reps. Please register here. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Meet and Greet & Ice Cream Social | Aerospace Engineering | Bldg. 7, ATL | Meet and Greet with Aerospace Engineering and Ice cream Social |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | BMED Engineering Meet & Greet and Lab Tours | Biomedical Engineering | Bldg. 192, Rm. 106 | Meet & Greet BMED Engineering and tour some labs. |
| 2 - 3 p.m. | Living Off-Campus in SLO County | Off-Campus Housing Program | Bldg. 19A, Rm. 0126 | Join Off-Campus Housing Program to learn about navigating the SLO County rental market. We'll review tips, the recommended timeline to start searching, and resources available to your student. |
| 2 - 3:30 p.m. | How to Learn by Doing Research at Cal Poly! | Office of Student Research | Bldg. 38, Rm. 114 | Learn to find and apply to student research opportunities at Cal Poly! Followed by a meet & greet with Office of Student Research staff. |
| 2 - 4 p.m. | Civil/Environmental Engineering Meet & Greet | Civil & Environmental Engineering | Bldg. 13, Rm. 117 | Brief introduction to CE/ENVE Dept and Q&A. Light snacks and refreshments provided. |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Fireside Chat with the Dean | Orfalea College of Business | Bldg. 03, Rm. 213 | Connect with the Dean to learn more about how Orfalea College of Business experiential learning and innovative programs are shaping future business leaders. This interactive session will include an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the student experience. |
| 3 - 4 p.m. | Materials Engineering Tour with the Department Chair | Materials Engineering | Materials Engineering Department Tour with the Department Chair. | |
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3 - 4 p.m |
¿Como es viviendo en Campus? | University Housing | Bldg. 65, Rm 219 |
Únete con personales de equipo de viviendas en español sobre el alojamiento en el campus. Traiga sus preguntas y aprenda más sobre dónde vive su estudiante. Register here |
| 3 - 5 p.m. | IME Dept Meet and Greet | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | Bldg. 192, Rm. 220 | Brief introduction to IME Dept and Q&A. Light refreshments provided. |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | OCOB Parent and Supporter Reception | Orfalea College of Business | Bldg. 03, Breezeway | After the Fireside chat with the Dean, connect with the other parents, students, faculty, and staff over light refreshments. |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | Study Abroad 101 | International Center | Bldg. 180, Rm. 101 | This presentation will guide you through identifying study abroad priorities, academic planning, financial planning, program selection, and the application process |
| 4 - 5 p.m. | EE Ice Cream Social | Electrical Engineering Department | Bldg. 20A Lobby | Meet Electrical Engineering faculty and staff while enjoying ice cream. Tour select labs. |
| 4 - 5:30 p.m. | Alumni Legacy Lounge | Alumni Engagement | Bldg. 28 | Alumni parents and their students are invited to mix and mingle while enjoying food and refreshments. We'll also have games and prizes. Wear that green and gold flair and join us for a great time! Event is available for an additional fee here. |
| 5 p.m. | First Year ARCH/ARCE Model Show | Architecture | Bldg. 5 | Exhibition of 3D interpretations of 2D works of abstract art. Models from all first-year ARCH and ARCE students are on display. Gallery will be on display all weekend long. |
| 5 - 8 p.m. | Free Bowling Hours | Mustang Lanes | Bldg. 65 | Grab your free bowling pass at check-in to enjoy a night full of free bowling at Cal Poly's very own lanes! |
| 5 - 9 p.m. | SLO County Arts Art After Dark x ARTober 2024 Season Closing Celebration | SLO County Arts Art After Dark x ARTober 2024 Season Closing Celebration | Mission Plaza, Downtown SLO | November 1 marks the end of SLO County Arts' 2024 Art After Dark season and the conclusion of ARTober, a month-long celebration of arts and culture in partnership with Downtown SLO and the City of San Luis Obispo. Featuring creative events, live performances, and interactive public art, this November closing celebration highlights the community’s vibrant local arts scene. It also sets the stage for the exciting relaunch of the enhanced Art After Dark series beginning in February 2025. |
| 6:30 p.m. | Mustang Family Weekend Student Showcase | Music Department | The student instrumentalists and vocalists are from a variety of majors, and all are involved in at least one of the department’s major, premier ensembles: Calendar | |
| 8 - 10 p.m. | Cal Poly Breaking Demonstration | SLO Breakers | Bldg. 43 Studio 2 | A place for our members to learn and promote the culture of breaking among the college campus. |
Saturday, Nov. 2
Check-In 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Mustang Way (Near University Union)
| TIME | TITLE | HOST | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Glider Competition | Aerospace Engineering | Aerospace Engineering Glider Competition- Aero 121 students competing with their gliders they built. | |
| 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | Mustang Band Open Rehearsal | Mustang Band | Watch the Mustang Band warm up for the Cal Poly football game. | |
| 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. | CAED Breakfast | Architecture & Environmental Design | Bldg 05, Rm. 101 | Breakfast event whereby parents and families will have a chance to get acquainted with the 5 department heads and the Dean! |
| 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Mustang Shop Open Hours | Mustang Shop | Bldg. 65 | Visit the Mustang Shop and get all of your Cal Poly gear. |
| 9 - 11 a.m. | EE Activity Session | Electrical Engineering Department | Bldg. 20A Lobby | Experience a hands-on activity session |
| 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Self-Guided Walking Tour | Parent and Family Programs | Mustang Way |
Explore Cal Poly with a self-guided walking tour! Visit our booth to receive a printed copy, or print your own: |
| 9:30 - 10 a.m. | Coffee with the Bailey College | Bailey College of Science and Mathematics | Bldg. 25, First Floor Patio | Enjoy light breakfast with the Dean and Associate Deans of the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Biological Sciences Department Q & A | Biological Sciences | Bldg. 180, Rm. 102 | Students and parents are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Biological Sciences Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Q & A | Chemistry & Biochemistry Department | Bldg. 180, Rm. 338 | Students and parents are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Kinesiology & Public Health Department Q & A | Department of Kinesiology & Public Health | Bldg. 180, Rm. 113 | Students and supporters are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Kinesiology & Public Health Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Liberal Studies Department Q & A | Liberal Studies Department | Bldg. 180, Rm. 261 | Students and supporters are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Liberal Studies Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Mathematics Department Q & A | Mathematics Department | Bldg. 180, Rm. 112 | Students and supporters are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Mathematics Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Physics Department Q & A | Physics Department | Bldg. 180, Rm. 262S | Students and supporters are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Physics Department. |
| 10 - 11 a.m. | Statistics Department Q & A | Statistics Department | Bldg. 180, Rm. 272 | Students and supporters are invited to participate in a Q&A session with representatives from the Statistics Department. |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | CAFES' Coffee with the College | College of Ag., Food and Environmental Sciences | Bldg. 11 Patio | Join the CAFES team to learn about programs, support services and opportunities to get involved. Coffee and treats will be provided. |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | Coffee & Careers: Exploring Liberal Arts Degree | College of Liberal Arts | Bldg. 180 Plaza | Students and supporters are invited to join College of Liberal Arts staff and students to explore the many career paths of a Liberal Arts degree. |
| 10 a.m. - Noon | Computer Science and Software Engineering Meet and Greet | Computer Science and Software Engineering | Bldg. 14, Rm. 235 | Meet with Computer Science and Software Engineering faculty in the open lab to discuss the department and opportunities within. |
| 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Meat Processing Center Retail Hours | Animal Science Department | Bldg. 155 | Cal Poly student products, including flowers and seasonal produce are available for sale. |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Poly Plant Shop Fall Harvest | Poly Plant Shop | Bldg. 48 | Join us for our sale of honey, jams, and plants! Meet student employees and learn how to purchase flowers and navigate our online system. |
| 11:15 a.m. | Mustang Band Concert | Mustang Band | University Union | Watch the Mustang Band live as they prepare for the Cal Poly football game. |
| 11 - 11:30 a.m. | Bailey College of Science and Mathematics College Tours | Bailey College Ambassadors | Bldg. 25 2nd Floor Breezeway | Bailey College of Science and Mathematics Ambassadors will conduct tours. Tours will depart at 11:10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. from the second floor breezeway of Building 25.. |
| 11 a.m. | ARCE Department BBQ and Presentation | Architectural Engineering | Bldg. 21 Courtyard | Join us for the 14th annual ARCE family bbq, which includes a photo booth and presentation by the department head about the current state of the program! |
| 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Latinx Center for Academic Success and Achievement Meet & Greet | Student Diversity and Belonging - LA CASA | Bldg. 52, Rm. E22 | Connect with staff in the center, explore resources, and get a sneak peak of upcoming events. Learn how we are supporting your students achievement. |
| 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Recreation Center Drop-in Tours | Recreation Center | Bldg. 43 | Explore the Cal Poly Recreation center for free during their drop-in tours. Day passes are also available for $10. Learn more here. |
| 11:30 a.m. | Mustang Corral BBQ | Cal Poly Athletics | O'Neill Green | Enjoy BBQ, drinks, music and fun before heading to Spanos Stadium to root on the Mustangs. Add-on ticket (additional fee). |
| Noon | Mustang Band Stampede Parade | Mustang Band | University Union | Watch the Mustang Band live as they march from the UU Plaza to Dexter Lawn as they prepare for the Cal Poly football game. |
| 12:45 p.m. | Mustang Band Concert | Mustang Band | Dexter Lawn | Watch the Mustang Band live as they prepare for the Cal Poly football game. |
| Noon - 1 p.m. | Blended Master's Information Session | Graduate Education | Bldg. 52, Rm. E27 | Graduate Education will provide information regarding their Blended Master's Programs |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Screen Print your own shirt or tote bag! | Graphic Communication | Bldg. 26-A | Screen print your own tote bag or shirt/hoodie! Make your own mug! Experience the "maker" building of Graphic Communication! |
| Noon - 2 p.m. | Visit the Shakespeare Letterpress Museum | Graphic Communication | Bldg. 26, Rm. 116 | Visit the Shakespeare Letterpress Museum, and create and print your own letterpress material! Print like it's 1899! |
| Noon - 3 p.m. | Free Bowling Hours | Mustang Lanes | Bldg. 65 | Grab your free bowling pass at check-in to enjoy a night full of free bowling at Cal Poly's very own lanes! |
| 1 p.m. | Tour of the Justin and J. Lohr Center for Wine & Viticulture | Wine and Viticulture | Bldg. 156 | Visit of the new JUSTIN & J. Lohr Center for Wine and Viticulture (Gallo Building and Lohr Family Winery) |
| 1 - 2:30 p.m. | Arboretum Tour | Plant Sciences Department | Bldg. 48, Greenhouse Entrance | Join us for a student led tour of the Leaning Pine Arboretum. |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Latinx Familia y Comunidad Reception | Alumni Engagement & Parent and Family Programs | Bldg. 65, Rm. 220 | The Cal Poly Alumni — Latinx Community and Cal Poly Parent and Family Programs invite you to join us at a special reception during Mustang Family Weekend! Registration Required here (free) |
| 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Latinx Familia y Comunidad Reception | Alumni Engagement & Parent and Family Programs | Bldg. 65, Rm. 220 | ¡Los programas Cal Poly Alumni — Latinx Community y Cal Poly Parent and Family lo invitan a unirse con nosotros en una recepción especial durante el Mustang Family Weekend! Es necesario registrarse aquí (gratis) |
| 1:40 p.m. | Mustang Band Pregame | Mustang Band | Spanos Stadium | Watch the Mustang Band live as they kick off the Cal Poly football game. |
| 2 p.m. | Cal Poly Football vs. Montana | Cal Poly Athletics | Spanos Stadium | Cheer on the Mustangs at an exciting game against Montana. Add-on ticket (additional fee). |
| 4 - 6 p.m. | Black Academic Excellence Center Meet & Greet | Student Diversity and Belonging - BAEC | Bldg. 52, Rm. E23 | Connect with staff in the center, explore resources, and get a sneak peak of upcoming events. Learn how we are supporting your students achievement. |
| 7:30 p.m. | SLO Symphony: Paderewski Gala | Performing Arts Center | Bldg. 6 | The Symphony’s second Classics concert partners with the Paderewski Festival in Paso Robles to bring famed Polish Canadian pianist, Janina Fialkowska, to San Luis Obispo. Event is available for an additional fee here. |
| 8 p.m. | Men's Soccer vs. Bakersfield | Cal Poly Athletics | Spanos Stadium | Cheer on the Mustangs at an exciting game against Cal State Bakersfield. Add-on ticket (additional fee). |
Sunday, Nov. 3
Check-In 9 a.m. - noon | Mustang Way (Near University Union)
| TIME | TITLE | HOST | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 a.m. - Noon | Self-Guided Walking Tour | Parent and Family Programs | Mustang Way |
Explore Cal Poly with a self-guided walking tour! Visit our booth to receive a printed copy, or print your own: |
| 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Poly Plant Shop Fall Harvest | Poly Plant Shop | Bldg. 48 | Join us for our sale of honey, jams, and plants! Meet student employees and learn how to purchase flowers and navigate our online system. |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Beginner Swing Dance Lessons | CP Swing | Bldg. 5, Rm. 225 | Beginner Lindy Hop lessons for any students, parents, or supporters that want to learn what Cal Poly Swing is all about! |
Thursday, Oct. 31
For our guests arriving on Thursday evening
| TIME | TITLE | HOST | LOCATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 - 9 p.m. | Downtown Farmer's Market | Downtown SLO | Higuera Street | Enjoy five blocks of fresh produce, delicious food, and live entertainment on Higuera Street between Osos Street and Nipomo Street in Downtown San Luis Obispo. |
Parking
Please review the following instructions to access your Mustang Family Weekend parking permit:
Complimentary Parking (One Permit Per Registration)
- Click on this link:
- Fill out Vehicle information
- Click on “Complimentary Parking”
- Enter Code: (Unique Code)
- Follow the remaining prompts
- Print out email confirmation
Additional Parking:
Need more parking? Select "Purchase Additional Parking" after securing your initial pass.
Parking Notes:
- Parking in Grand structure is limited, parking in H-Lots is preferred. Please review a map of parking here:
- Vehicle information is required for parking permit access. Guests with rental cars are advised to enter vehicle information after obtaining their rental.
- Questions about parking? Contact Parent and Family Programs: calpolyparent@calpoly.edu or 805-756-6700.
Book Your Stay
Looking for hotel accommodations? Check out VisitSLO.com or call 1-877-SLO-Town for assistance.
While you’re in town for Mustang Family Weekend, stop by the SLO Visitors Center located at 895 Monterey Street, just a block away from the Mission in the heart of downtown. The center is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and its helpful team is ready to assist you with suggestions to explore and enjoy all that San Luis Obispo has to offer. For more information or inspiration, go to VisitSLO.com.
