Cal Poly | Learn by Doing
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Cal Poly | Learn by Doing
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Learn by Doing
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Since 1901, Cal Poly and Learn by Doing have been inextricably linked. Combining rigorous academics and real-world applications, Learn by Doing has guided and inspired hundreds of thousands of our students toward successful careers for well over a century — and can do the same for you well into your future.
Explore Learn by Doing
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Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions our graduates make. Then see what it's like to study here.
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California
Impact
Learn by Doing ensures you play an active role in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges: climate change, tech and humanity, space, the built environment, food and wine, and entrepreneurship, to name just a few. It also helps to ensure that when you graduate, both you and employers will agree with us that you are ready.
Blazing a Trail
Two professors secured a patent for their innovative approach to curbing wildfires before they spread to homes and communities.
Dive Into Their Work
Reach for the Stars
NASA scientists tested two prototypes developed by Cal Poly students as part of a challenge to develop solutions for space exploration.
Read About the Experience
A Cooler California
Students spent their summer mapping tree canopy cover, aiming to offset the heat island effect for California cities as the climate warms.
Branch Out With Them
Learn by Doing
Leads the way
Cal Poly’s six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as over 50 graduate programs. Learn by Doing unifies our colleges and animates the curriculum of each — because no matter the field of study, the best way to build new knowledge is to try it out for yourself.
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
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College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
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College of Architecture and Environmental Design
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College of Engineering
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College of Liberal Arts
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Orfalea College of Business
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Explore new horizons
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Preparing students for impactful careers in maritime leadership.
Start Your Journey
Cal Poly
News
California Impact
Alumnus Victor Glover Pilots NASA’s First Lunar Mission in 50 Years
Read the Full Story
Campus and Community
MLK Award Winner Talks Community and Making an Impact
California Impact
13th Cal Poly CubeSat Launches into Space
California Impact
Learning From Floods to Fight Fire: Researchers Release a Guide for Cities to Mitigate Wildfire Damage
California Impact
Cal Poly's College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant
Environment and Sustainability
Fighting Fire with Fire: Students Take Part in First-Ever Prescribed Burn on Campus
California Impact
Cal Poly Scientists Look to Ancient Microbes to Discover the Antibiotics of the Future
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Cal Poly
Events
Apr
23
"Chasing Survival: Cheetahs, Communities and Conservation"
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Apr
27
"Short Cuts"
Monday, April 27, 2026
May
6
International Engagement Symposium
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
May
7
AI Symposium
Thursday, May 7, 2026
View All Upcoming Events
Skip to main content
Learn by Doing
Start Here
Tour Our University
I've Been Admitted
Our Founding
Your Future
Since 1901, Cal Poly and Learn by Doing have been inextricably linked. Combining rigorous academics and real-world applications, Learn by Doing has guided and inspired hundreds of thousands of our students toward successful careers for well over a century — and can do the same for you well into your future.
Explore Learn by Doing
See Yourself Here
Whether you're dreaming of attending Cal Poly in the future or have already secured your spot, discover what sets us apart. Explore our renowned Learn by Doing approach and the impactful contributions our graduates make. Then see what it's like to study here.
Let's Go
California
Impact
Learn by Doing ensures you play an active role in helping solve some of California’s — and the world’s — most complex challenges: climate change, tech and humanity, space, the built environment, food and wine, and entrepreneurship, to name just a few. It also helps to ensure that when you graduate, both you and employers will agree with us that you are ready.
Blazing a Trail
Two professors secured a patent for their innovative approach to curbing wildfires before they spread to homes and communities.
Dive Into Their Work
Reach for the Stars
NASA scientists tested two prototypes developed by Cal Poly students as part of a challenge to develop solutions for space exploration.
Read About the Experience
A Cooler California
Students spent their summer mapping tree canopy cover, aiming to offset the heat island effect for California cities as the climate warms.
Branch Out With Them
Learn by Doing
Leads the way
Cal Poly’s six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors, as well as over 50 graduate programs. Learn by Doing unifies our colleges and animates the curriculum of each — because no matter the field of study, the best way to build new knowledge is to try it out for yourself.
Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
View College
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
View College
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
View College
College of Engineering
View College
College of Liberal Arts
View College
Orfalea College of Business
View College
Explore new horizons
Cal Poly Maritime Academy
Preparing students for impactful careers in maritime leadership.
Start Your Journey
Cal Poly
News
California Impact
Alumnus Victor Glover Pilots NASA’s First Lunar Mission in 50 Years
Read the Full Story
Campus and Community
MLK Award Winner Talks Community and Making an Impact
California Impact
13th Cal Poly CubeSat Launches into Space
California Impact
Learning From Floods to Fight Fire: Researchers Release a Guide for Cities to Mitigate Wildfire Damage
California Impact
Cal Poly's College Corps Funded For Three More Years Through State Grant
Environment and Sustainability
Fighting Fire with Fire: Students Take Part in First-Ever Prescribed Burn on Campus
California Impact
Cal Poly Scientists Look to Ancient Microbes to Discover the Antibiotics of the Future
View All Cal Poly News
Cal Poly
Events
Apr
23
"Chasing Survival: Cheetahs, Communities and Conservation"
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Apr
27
"Short Cuts"
Monday, April 27, 2026
May
6
International Engagement Symposium
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
May
7
AI Symposium
Thursday, May 7, 2026
View All Upcoming Events