Writing and Learning

Connect. Collaborate. Achieve.

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Tutoring & Learning Center
M-R, 10-8; F, 10-4
Kennedy Library, Room 209
Phone: 805-756-6032
Virtual Front Desk

GWR Information for Transfer Students

If you transferred to Cal Poly from another CSU campus:
You may receive GWR credit if you fulfilled the requirement while enrolled at another CSU campus. Ask a representative from the GWR office at your former CSU campus to send to the Writing and Learning Initiatives office (writingandlearning@calpoly.edu) an official letter verifying GWR completion.
If you transferred to Cal Poly from a 4-year institution outside of the CSU system:
You will need to fulfill the GWR at Cal Poly because students must earn GWR credit from the CSU campus at which they matriculate.
If you transferred to Cal Poly from a community college:
You will need to fulfill the GWR at Cal Poly even if you were GE-certified at your community college because the GWR is an upper-division University degree requirement, and students must complete the requirement at the CSU campus at which they are matriculated.

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CONNECT.

Visit the Tutoring & Learning Center’s new home in Kennedy Library, Room 209! The TLC is the central hub where Cal Poly students connect with free academic resources and supportive staff. Whether you’re navigating your first year or seeking strategies for success, giving your academics some "TLC" helps you build connections and thrive.

COLLABORATE.

Academic coaching, tutoring, study sessions, and supplemental workshops give you the chance to Learn by Doing together. These peer-led programs foster community and build confidence as you connect with fellow Mustangs committed to your success.

ACHIEVE.

From completing your foundational A2 and B4 GE courses to meeting the Graduation Writing Requirement (GWR) and even polishing your senior project, OWL provides the guidance and resources to help you reach every milestone. Our programs are designed to help you achieve your goals and graduate Ready Day One.