Additional Campus Resources
Cal Poly’s Got Your Back, In and Out of the Classroom!
As you navigate your academic journey, take advantage of the following campus resources:
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Basic Needs Initiative: The Basic Needs Initiative is committed to fostering an equitable environment that honors the well being of the Cal Poly community through intentionality and innovation. Basic Needs programs seek to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on education and success at Cal Poly. |
| Center for Military Connected Students: Cal Poly’s military-friendly campus offers an enthusiastic and supportive community for all veterans, service members, and our large group of military-dependent students. The Center for Military-Connected Students (CMCS) is a central hub of information and support that provides comprehensive assistance to all military-connected students. |
| Disability Resource Center: The Disability Resource Center (DRC) cultivates an accessible and inclusive community where students with permanent and temporary disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life. We facilitate student learning and access through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff. |
| International Center: The Cal Poly International Center connects students with opportunities to study, intern and research abroad, supports international students and scholars, facilitates international travel for faculty and staff, and more. |
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Kennedy Library's Research Help Desk: The library's major reference and research support site with links to the Research Help Desk; a 24-Hour Chat system; and Data, Maps, and GIS assistance. |
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Kennedy Library's Self-Guided Research 101 Tutorial: An online, self-paced tutorial with loads of strategies for understanding the expectations of assignments, generating a topic, researching, and citing information. |
| Multicultural Engineering Program: As a division of Engineering Student Services, the Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP) leverages a strong support network to build a community and provide the necessary bridges for students academic, personal, and professional success. |
| Mustang Success Center: The Mustang Success Center supports first year students with their transition and integration into Cal Poly. The center’s staff provides accessible academic advising that guides students to clear pathways of success and timely graduation. |
| Student Diversity & Belonging: Student Diversity and Belonging is a coalition of campus community centers that serve an active role in creating culturally rich environments on Cal Poly's campus. The Black Academic Excellence Center, Dream Center, MultiCultural Center, Native American & Indigenous Cultural Center, Gender Equity Center, Men & Masculinities Program, and LGBTQ Campus Life (Pride) Center present services and programs to support our students under the shared values of family, diversity, learning, growth, and advocacy. |
