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Homecoming Weekend Sept. 29 - Oct. 1: A celebration of Cal Poly, Learn by Doing and everything you love about San Luis Obispo.
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1 - 5 p.m./ Alumni House (Bldg. 28) |
Alumni House Open Hours - Stop by the Alumni House before Farmers' to pick up your swag bag (perhaps a Cal Poly Proud shopping bag?) and say hello before the weekend's festivities! |
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4 - 6 p.m./ Libertine Brewing Co. |
SLO Community Happy Hour - Meet up with the SLO Community for a welcome back happy hour at Farmers' Market! Food and drinks available for purchase - alumni receive an extra 10% off happy hour prices. |
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6 - 9 p.m./ Downtown SLO Higuera Street |
Cal Poly at SLO Farmers' Market - After attending the SLO Community Happy Hour, walk through the SLO Farmers' Market on Higuera Street. |
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9 a.m. - 5 p.m./ Alumni House (Bldg. 28) |
Alumni House Open Hours - Stop by anytime between nine and five on Friday to pick up your swag bag (included with ticket purchase) and take advantage of free wi-fi, seating on our patio, maps and information and more. |
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10 - 1 p.m./ Bldg. 52, Room E30 |
Transfer Center Open Hours - Stop by and check out the new Transfer Center! Recently opened in 2020, the center focuses on empowering and supporting transfer students to succeed and thrive at Cal Poly. |
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11 - 12 p.m./ Alumni House (Bldg. 28) |
2022 Cal Poly Honored Alumni Panel - Join us for a panel discussion with this year's Honored Alumni and learn more about the impact Cal Poly has had on their lives and careers. |
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10 - 4 p.m./ Cal Poly Creamery |
Open Hours- Cal Poly Creamery - Drive-thru the Cal Poly Creamery to purchase student-made ice cream and cheese. |
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12 - 5 p.m./ J & G Lau Family Meat Processing Center (Bldg. 155) |
Open Hours- Cal Poly Meat Processing Center Market - Visit the Cal Poly Meat Processing Center to purchase a variety of Cal Poly meats and other student-made products. |
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12 - 3 p.m./ (Bldg. 26-A) |
T-Shirt Making with GRC and University Graphic Systems - Stop by the Graphic Communication Department and print your own tee shirt or tote bag! This amazing learn by doing activity is fun, and you'll come away with some great apparel! One t-shirt or tote is included with your $15 ticket and this event is capped so sign up now! |
$15 Register Online |
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1 - 2 p.m./ Baker Science (Bldg. 180) |
Campus Tour - Exclusive Access Baker Science - Get an insider's look at the Baker Science Center, including exclusive access to labs and more. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a guided, behind the scenes tour! |
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2 - 3 p.m./ yakʔitʸutʸu Welcome Center. (Bldg. 172 H) |
Campus Tour - A Cal Poly Update with the Poly Reps - Haven't been back on campus in a while? This is the tour for you! Get a comprehensive tour of the latest and greatest buildings and more from our own Cal Poly tour experts - the Poly Reps! |
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2 - 4 p.m./ Bldg. 3, room 455 |
Connect with the Dean - Orfalea College of Business - Connect with Dean Damon Fleming and the Orfalea College of Business team! Come to the Orfalea College Dean’s Office and chat with Dean Fleming. Learn about exciting new Orfalea initiatives and pick up a “swag” bag! Light refreshments will be provided. |
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4 p.m. - ?/ San Luis Obispo |
Enjoy an Evening in SLO - Visit your old haunts or find a few new favorite places in downtown SLO! The evening is yours to explore the Central Coast. Need inspiration? Go to Visit SLO online to learn more |
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9 - 11a.m./ Alex G. Spanos Stadium |
Mustang Band and Mustang Alumni Band Rehearsal - Watch Mustang Band and Mustang Band alumni rehearse for their big Homecoming performance and see why they're known as The Pride of the Pacific! |
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10 a.m. - 3 p.m./ Poly Plant Shop (Bldg. 48) |
Open Hours - Poly Plant Shop - Purchase local plants and learn how to take care for them at the Poly Plant shop. After browsing, take a self-guided tour through the Plant Sciences Department's greenhouses |
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10 - 2 p.m./ J& G Lau Family Meat Processing Center (Bldg. 155) |
Open Hours - Cal Poly Meat Processing Center - Visit the Cal Poly Meat Processing Center to purchase a variety of Cal Poly meats and other student-made products. |
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10 - 2 p.m./ Poly Canyon |
Guided Tour of Architectural Structures in Poly Canyon - Enjoy a hike up Poly Canyon to see innovative structures designed and built by students over the past decades. A guided tour will be led by ambassadors of the College of Architecture and Environmental Design. Water, a hat and hiking shoes are recommended. |
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2 - 4 p.m./ Perimeter Way |
Cal Poly Alumni Tailgate - You're invited to an alumni tailgate! Join us for drinks and snacks and meet up with alumni from all over the state! |
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2 - 5 p.m./ O'Neill Green |
Mustang Corral Pre-game BBQ with Cal Poly Athletics - Come enjoy one of the great traditions of Cal Poly Football, the Mustang Corral pregame BBQ! Ticket includes drinks and a BBQ meal. Additional information, including ticket delivery, will be shared after ticket purchase. Ticket sales end Sept. 23. |
$15-$25 Register Online |
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5 p.m./ Alex G. Spanos Stadium |
Homecoming Football Game: Cal Poly vs. Sacramento State - Watch the Mustangs compete against Sacramento State. Don't miss the Alumni Band performance at halftime! Seats are located in the alumni section in the reserved bleachers on the west side of the stadium. Ticket sales end Sept. 23. |
$22 Register Online |
Celebrate Learn by Doing
Drop into open hours, sample student-made cheeses and ice cream and learn more about plants from students at the Cal Poly Plant Shop and more as we celebrate the philosophy that makes Cal Poly unique!
Make new Connections
Meet new friends at the SLO Community downtown happy hour and be inspired by our 2022 Honored Alumni at a special panel discussion. There are multiple opportunities to create new connections at Cal Poly Homecoming Weekend!
Take Part in Tradition
Cheer on the Mustangs during the traditional Homecoming Football game against Sacramento State! The game includes a halftime performance by the Mustang Alumni Band and the Pride of the Pacific!
