What Your CPAA Dues Pay For:
Supporting Alumni, Cal Poly and Current Students
In addition to providing a meaningful way to connect with your alma mater, fellow alumni and old friends, the Cal Poly Alumni Association also supports Cal Poly and the students here today.
Many university programs and services would not be possible without the support of CPAA members. Scroll down to read about them, or use the quick links below to skip to the area you're interested in.
Supporting the University | Current Students & Parents | CPAA Members
Distinguished Teaching Awards
The Alumni Association helps sponsor the annual Distinguished Teaching Awards. Any student or alum may nominate a teacher.
Homecoming
The Alumni Association’s signature event is held in the fall of each year. Come back to campus and enjoy a the annual Tailgate BBQ and CPAA Wine Tasting, and the big football game in the newly-expanded Alex G. Spanos Stadium. It’s a weekend not to be missed! Make sure to buy your tickets early; all events sell out in advance.
Open House/Poly Royal
The Alumni Association hosts a “Welcome Back” tent for all alumni. Everyone is welcome to stop by for an official alumni welcome.
Student Scholarships
CPAA chapters raise more than $195,000 annually in scholarship money for current students.
New Student Welcome Events
The New Student Welcome Events began in 1998 as a suggestion from the Alumni Board and regional chapters. CPAA chapters around the state pick a Saturday in August to host a picnic lunch for local Cal Poly freshmen and their families. The picnics are a way to connect and welcome incoming freshman, transfer students and their families to Cal Poly.
PolyReps
You may have seen them walking backwards, wearing green polo shirts or maybe giving you your first campus tour! The PolyReps are the University's ambassadors and official student volunteer tour guides.
Awards and Recognition
The Cal Poly Alumni Association recognizes those individuals who have made exceptional contributions to their community, profession, country, and our University through the Honored Alumni Awards Banquet held every Homecoming weekend.
Chapter Events
The Alumni Association specializes in bringing Cal Poly closer to you after you graduate with both regional and special interest chapter programs. With the support of the Alumni Association, chapters hold events and activities in areas all over California and the nation.
GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) Programming
The recent graduate program represents over 35,000 Cal Poly alumni. Networking, social and sporting events are hosted through the regional chapter programs at low or no cost to GOLD alumni and are open to everyone.
Reunions
Reunions are a great way to reconnect with former classmates, friends and faculty. The Alumni Association holds a 50-year reunion on Homecoming weekend and supports various other reunions throughout the year.
Alumni News
An exclusive newsletter for members only. It will keep you informed on chapter events, the University, and fellow alumni.