Calendar
Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Please check frequently.
Blue = Opening and closing dates for Residence Halls and Apartments.
Red = Important Housing and Dining Plan Payment due dates.
Updated May 15, 2017
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
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Friday, May 12 |
Summer 2017 Interest List students will be sent an email asking if they are still interested in campus housing. Those who respond back will be emailed application instructions. Students with ADA needs should contact Disability Resource Center (DRC). | |
| Monday, May 8 |
Last day for students to edit their 2017-18 housing application. Re-access the application through the Cal Poly portal (my.calpoly.edu), select the "Housing" tab, then the appropriate link to view/edit. Edits to application will not change the application submission date. | |
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Tuesday, May 23 |
Summer 2017 Housing License Agreement due |
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| Monday, May 29 |
Academic holiday | Memorial Day Campus administrative offices closed |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 1 |
Summer 2017 housing payment due to secure a summer space on campus | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | Quarter Plus application opens | |
| Wednesday, June 7 |
Housing room assignments for Summer Quarter 2017 are available via the online application system. Quarter Plus application due. | |
| Wednesday, June 7 |
Quarter Plus license due. | |
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Thursday, |
Summer Institute 2017 students apply for housing for Summer Institute Program. | |
| Friday, June 9 |
Last day of Spring Quarter classes | |
| Monday - Friday, June 12-16 |
Spring Quarter finals week | |
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Saturday - Sunday, June 17-18 |
Spring Commencement | |
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Sunday, June 18 |
12 p.m. | Freshmen must vacate their rooms and apartments by noon. |
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Tuesday, June 20 |
12 p.m. | Continuing and transfer students must vacate their apartments by noon. |
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Wednesday, June 21 |
12-6 p.m.
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Summer 2017 residents move into campus housing (first 5 week session, 8-week session and 10-week summer session). Students must show photo ID before receiving their room key. |
| Thursday, June 22 |
Summer Institute 2017 Housing License Agreement due. | |
| Thursday, June 22 |
Summer Quarter 2017 classes begin. |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, July 4 |
Academic holiday | Independence Day Campus administrative offices closed |
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Wednesday, |
SLO Days, the university's new student summer orientation, begins. Visit New Student & Transition Programs for more information. |
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| Tuesday, July 11 | Continuing students who secured housing begin to self-assign into their apartments and bedrooms. There are multiple assignment dates and times. Students will be emailed instructions, along with their specific date and time a few days prior to their appointment. | |
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Monday-Friday, July 17-21 |
View Summer Institute housing assignment. | |
| Wednesday, July 26 | 12-6 p.m. | Second five-week session summer residents move into campus housing. Students must show photo ID before receiving their room key. Quarter Plus payment due. |
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Thursday, July 27
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12 p.m. |
First five-week session summer students move out of campus housing.
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| Saturday, July 29 | Summer Institute students move into campus housing. For information and exact dates visit Student Academic Services website. | |
| Monday, July 31 | Summer Institute begins. | |
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Monday, July 31 |
View Quarter Plus housing assignment. |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Various dates | SLO Days, the University's new student summer orientation, continues. Visit New Student & Transition Programs for more information. | |
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Saturday-Saturday, Aug. 5-12 |
All students living on campus for the upcoming 2017-18 Academic Year pay the remaining balance of Housing fees. If fees are not paid in full by 5 p.m., 8/12/17, students are automatically enrolled in the Housing Installment Payment Plan. |
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| Monday, Aug. 7 | Room assignments and move-in directions for fall quarter posted online (freshmen at 9 a.m. and transfer students at 12 p.m.) Students access their housing application through the Cal Poly Portal, my.calpoly.edu. Select the "Housing" tab and then "Housing Application System." | |
| Wednesday, Aug. 9 | Last day for Fall 2017 incoming freshman and transfer students to cancel campus housing without financial penalty. The Housing and Dining Cancelation Form must be submitted by Aug. 9. | |
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Friday, Aug. 11
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Last day for continuing students to cancel campus housing without financial penalty. The Housing and Dining Cancelation Form must be submitted by Aug. 11. | |
| Saturday, Aug. 12 | Quarter Plus move in. | |
| Saturday, Aug. 22 | Summer Institute students move out of campus housing by 6 p.m. | |
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Tuesday, Aug. 24 |
12 p.m. | Eight-week session summer students move out of campus housing. |
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Tuesday, Aug. 29 |
Classes and final exams end for second five-week summer session. |
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Wednesday, Aug. 30 |
12 p.m. | Last day of second five-week session Summer Quarter Housing. Second five-week session summer students move out of campus housing. |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Sept. 1 | First installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
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Friday, Sept. 1 (Tentative) |
Distribution Services begins accepting mail for Fall 2017 campus residents. | |
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Saturday, Sept. 2 |
12 p.m. | Ten-week Summer Session students move out of campus housing. |
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Monday, Sept. 4
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Academic holiday | Labor Day Campus administrative offices closed |
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Friday- Saturday, Sept. 8-9
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8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Assisted move in for incoming freshman and transfer students. |
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Sunday, Sept. 10 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Self-guided move in for incoming freshman, transfer and continuing students. |
| Monday, Sept. 11 | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. |
Assisted move-in for continuing students.
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Sept. 12 |
8 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Self-guided move-in for continuing students. |
| Thursday, Sept. 14 | First day of Fall 2017 classes |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, Oct. 1 | Second installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
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Monday, Oct. 2 |
Intrahall trades begin (trades within the same hall). |
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| Wednesday, Oct. 4 | Interhall trades begin (trades to another hall). | |
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Friday-Saturday, Oct. 20-21
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Mustang Parent and Family Weekend (tentative) |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, Nov. 1 |
Winter Break agreements due Third installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). |
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Friday, Nov. 10 |
Academic holiday | Veteran's Day Campus administrative offices closed |
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| Monday, Nov. 13 | Winter/Spring 2018 housing application opens | |
| Monday-Friday, Nov. 20-24 |
Academic holiday | Thanksgiving Break No Classes |
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Thursday-Friday, Nov. 23-24
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Academic holiday | Thanksgiving Break Campus administrative offices closed |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Dec. 1 | Fourth installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
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Friday, Dec. 1 |
Winter/Spring 2018 Housing License Agreements due
Last day of Fall Quarter classes |
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Friday, Dec. 8 (Tentative) |
Last day to cancel Winter/Spring 2018 Housing & Dining License Agreement without financial penalty | |
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Monday-Friday Dec. 4-8 |
Fall finals week | |
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Saturday, Dec. 9 |
Mid-year Commencement |
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| Saturday, Dec. 9 | Noon & 5 p.m. |
Residence halls and apartments close for Winter Break. Students may leave their belongings, but must vacate their rooms and apartments. Freshmen must vacate by noon. Continuing & Transfers must vacate by 5 p.m. (Take valuables, medications, passports/IDs and other items with you. Residence halls and apartment buildings are locked during the break, and there is a charge to be escorted for emergency entry.) |
| Monday - Saturday, Dec. 11 - Jan. 7 |
Academic holiday | Winter Break |
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| Wednesday, Dec. 13 | Winter/Spring 2018 housing assignments are available via the online application system. | |
| Monday - Thursday, Dec. 25 - 28 | Campus administrative offices closed. Cal Poly campus is closed, except for needed emergency services and essential work. |
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
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Monday, Jan. 1 |
Fifth installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
| Monday, Jan. 1 | First installment of housing and dining payment plan due for new Winter/Spring 2018 residents. | |
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Monday - Friday, Jan. 1-5 |
Academic holiday | Winter Break |
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Monday, Jan. 1 |
Campus administrative offices closed
Cal Poly campus closed except for needed emergency services and essential work. |
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Saturday - Sunday, Jan. 6-7 |
Campus residence halls and apartments open for Winter term 2018. UPDATED 03/10/17: University Housing Offices will be open noon - 5 p.m. Saturday and starting at noon on Sunday. |
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| Monday, Jan. 8 |
Winter Quarter classes begin. | |
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Monday, Jan. 15 |
Academic Holiday | Martin Luther King's birthday observed University Housing administrative offices closed |
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| Tuesday, Jan. 16 |
Intrahall trades begin (trades within the same hall). | |
| Wednesday, Jan. 17 |
Interhall trades begin (trades to another hall). |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Feb. 1 |
Sixth installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-2018 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedule for payment amount). | |
| Thursday, Feb. 1 | Second installment of housing and dining payment plan due for new Winter/Spring 2018 residents. | |
| Monday, Feb. 19 |
Academic Holiday | Washington's birthday observed Campus administrative offices closed |
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| Wednesday, Feb. 14 |
Spring 2018 housing application opens. | |
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Friday, Feb. 23 |
Last day to cancel Spring Quarter Housing/Dining without financial penalty. |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Thursday, March 1 |
Seventh installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
| Thursday, March 1 |
Third installment of housing and dining payment plan due for new Winter/Spring 2018 residents. |
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Thursday, March 1 |
2018-19 campus housing application/payment opens for current freshman. Current freshman can secure housing by applying and paying the initial housing payment or marking paid by Financial Aid. Payments are accepted as space allows. | |
| Thursday, March 8 | 2018-19 campus housing application/payment opens for all continuing Cal Poly students. Secure housing by applying and paying the initial housing payment or marking paid by Financial Aid. Payments are accepted as space allows. | |
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Wednesday, March 14 |
Spring Quarter 2018 Housing License Agreement due. | |
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| Friday, March 16 |
Last Day of Winter Quarter 2018 Classes | |
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Monday - Friday March 19-23 |
Winter Quarter 2018 Finals Week
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| Tuesday, March 27 |
Housing room assignments for Spring Quarter 2018 are available via the online application system. |
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| Wednesday - Friday, March 28-30 |
Charges are posted and payment is due for Spring quarter 2018 campus housing (pay via Portal/Money Matters tab). | |
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Monday - Friday,
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Academic holiday | Spring Break No classes. Residence halls and apartments remain open. University Housing administrative offices are open. |
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| Thursday, March 29 |
Academic holiday | Cesar Chavez's birthday observed Campus administrative offices closed |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Sunday, April 1 |
Final installment of housing payment plan and dining payment plan for 2017-18 due. Charge of $25 for late payment (see fee schedules for payment amount). | |
| Sunday, April 1 | End of Housing License period for Winter quarter 2018 Residence Halls, Cerro Vista Apartments, and Poly Canyon Village Apartments. | |
| Sunday, April 1 |
Beginning of Spring quarter 2018 license period for Residence Halls, Cerro Vista Apartments, and Poly Canyon Village Apartments. New Students begin moving in at 3 p.m. | |
| Monday, April 2 |
Spring Quarter 2018 classes begin | |
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Monday - Friday, April 9-20 |
Spring Break Tours - During the traditional weeks of high school spring breaks, students and parents can meet each day (except for weekends and holidays) at 1 p.m. in front of Administration (Bldg. 1) for a tour of campus residence halls and apartments. These tours follow the Admissions Information Sessions that are held each day at 12 p.m. | |
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Monday, April 9 |
Intrahall trades begin (trades within the same hall) | |
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Wednesday, April 11 |
Interhall trades begin (trades to another hall) | |
| Thursday - Saturday, April 19 - 21 |
Cal Poly Open House |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
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Friday, May 4 |
Summer 2018 Interest List students will be sent an email asking if they are still interested in campus housing. Those who respond back will be emailed application instructions. Students with ADA needs should contact Disability Resource Center (DRC). | |
| Monday, May 7 |
Last day for students to edit their 2018-19 housing application. Re-access the application through the Cal Poly portal (my.calpoly.edu), select the "Housing" tab, then the appropriate link to view/edit. Edits to application will not change the application submission date. | |
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Mid-May
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Continuing students who secured housing self-assign/select their apartments and bedrooms. In early May, students will be emailed information and their specific date and time for the self-assignment process. |
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Tuesday, May 22 |
Summer 2018 Housing License Agreement due |
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| Monday, May 28 |
Academic holiday | Memorial Day Campus administrative offices closed |
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, June 1 |
Summer 2018 housing payment due to secure a summer space on campus | |
| Wednesday, June 6 |
Housing room assignments for Summer Quarter 2018 are available via the online application system. | |
|
Thursday, |
Summer Institute 2018 students apply for housing for Summer Institute Program. | |
| Friday, June 8 |
Last day of Spring Quarter classes | |
| Monday - Friday, June 11-15 |
Spring Quarter finals week | |
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Saturday - Sunday, June 16-17 |
Spring Commencement | |
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Sunday, June 17 |
5 p.m. | All students must vacate their rooms and apartments by 5 p.m. |
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Sunday, June 24 |
12-6 p.m.
|
Summer 2018 residents move into campus housing (first 5 week session, 8-week session and 10-week summer session). Students must show photo ID before receiving their room key. |
| Monday, June 25 |
Summer Institute 2018 Housing License Agreement due. | |
| Thursday, June 25 |
Summer Quarter 2018 classes begin. |
