Skip to main content

Fall Conference Schedule

September 16, 2024

Fall Convocation

Cal Poly's kick-off to the academic year.

2024 Fall Conference Schedule

Pre-Conference

Thursday, September 12, 2024
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

CTLT New Faculty Foundations Event

All newer Cal Poly faculty (lecturers and tenure-line)are invited to connect with other newer faculty, and access guidance and resources to help you prepare for teaching at Cal Poly. Please register in advance.

Advance Technology Lab (Building 7)

See the full schedule

Friday, September 13, 2024
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

CTLT College Teaching "Quick Start" Workshop Series

This series includes a select set of hands-on, basic-level workshops that introduce and provide guidance on high-priority teaching skills for college instruction at Cal Poly.

CTLT's workshop space, Chase Hall 
(Building 115, Room 114)

​​​​​

Saturday, September 14, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

CTLT College Teaching "Quick Start" Workshop Series

This series includes a select set of hands-on, basic-level workshops that introduce and provide guidance on high-priority teaching skills for college instruction at Cal Poly. 

CTLT's workshop space, Chase Hall 
(Building 115, Room 114)

 

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

CTLT College Teaching "Quick Start" Workshop Series

This series includes a select set of hands-on, basic-level workshops that introduce and provide guidance on high-priority teaching skills for college instruction at Cal Poly. 

​​​​​Performing Arts Center, Philips Hall 
(Building 6, Room 124)

Fall Conference

Monday, September 16, 2024
8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Science 

College Meeting (Faculty and Staff)

 Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall 
(Building 156, Room 156)

Times vary

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics 

College Meeting (Faculty and Staff)

8:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.
 Multiactivity Center (Building 43, Room 107)

  • Bailey College Faculty and Staff Breakfast and Meeting
    8:15 a.m. - 11 a.m.
    Multiactivity Center 
    (Building 43, Room 362)
  • Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Meeting and Lunch
    11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Baker Science Center 3rd Floor Patio and Room 362
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Orfalea College of Business 

College Meeting (Faculty and Staff)

The Penny (off campus)

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

College of Engineering

College Meeting (Faculty and Staff)

Advanced Technology Lab
(Building 7, Room 2)

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts 

College Meeting (Faculty and Staff)

Alex and Faye Spanos Theatre and Patio 
(Building 44, Room 227)

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Fall Convocation

Fall Convocation brings campus together to formally launch the academic year. Attendees will be addressed by the President, the Provost and Executive Vice President, the Vice President for Student Affairs, the ASI Student Body President, the CFA President, the CSUEU President and the Academic Senate Chair. Open to campus community. Employee spouses/domestic partners are welcome. 

Performing Arts Center Miossi Hall

RSVP Here

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Fall Convocation Reception

Immediately following Fall Convocation

Open to campus community. 

Performing Arts Center PAC Plaza

Tuesday, September 17, 2024
All day

Student Move-In

 

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Physics Department Retreat

Off Campus

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Statistics Department Retreat

Off Campus

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Kinesiology Department Retreat

Off Campus

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

New Faculty Reception

University House Patio - Building 51

Wednesday, September 18, 2024
All day

Student Move-In

 

All day

WOW Programming

 

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Biological Sciences Department Retreat

BIO Museum (Building 33, Room 285)

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Retreat

Building 180, Room 334

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

College of Architecture and Environmental Design 

College Meeting 

Building 21, Room 105A

 

4 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Graduate Education 

New to Cal Poly Welcome 

Vista Grande Balcony, Building 112

 

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

New Staff Reception

University House Patio - Building 51

8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Big Fall Welcome

tbd

Thursday, September 19, 2024
All day

WOW Programming

 

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Student Lunch with WOW Groups

 

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

College Connections

See full schedule below

Various College Locations 

Friday, September 20, 2024
All day

WOW Programming

Continues through the weekend

 

8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Academic Affairs 

Kick-off for Departmnet Chair and Heads


Building 6, Room 128

9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Transfer Advising and Academic Support

Rec Center MAC and Various Locations

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Graduate Education Fall Coordinator Retreat

Octagon Barn (off campus)

9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

New Employee Orientation

Reserved for new staff of Cal Poly

Swanson Center of Effort Conference Hall (Building 156, Room 110) 

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

International Student Meet & Greet

Baker Lawn

1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Academic Senate Retreat

 University Union (Building 65, Room 220)

1:30 p.m. -2:30 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Mathematics Department Meeting


Building 180, Room 114

TBD

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Physics Department Meeting


Building 180, Room 265

Academic Day — College Connections

September 19, 2024

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences 

Collect Connection/Advising and Transfer Students

Bioresource and Ag Engineering Building
(Building 8, Room 123)

12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences 

Dean's Office/Academic Day

Performing Arts Center Miossi Hall
(Building 6, Room 101)

1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Individual Department Meetings

  • Agriculture Business WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 08, Room 123 
  • Agriculture Education WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 114
  • Animal Science WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Performing Arts Center Pavilion 
    (Building 6, Room 128) 
  • BioResource & Agricultural Engineering WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 8a, Lab 1
  • Experience Industry WOW Student Meeting 
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 181, Room 102
  • Food Science & Nutrition WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 181, Room 103
  • Plant Sciences WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Leaning Pine Arboretum
  • Natural Resources Management & Environmental Science WOW Student Meeting 
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 3, Room 213 
  • Wine & Viticulture WOW Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 156, Room 103  
  • Wine & Viticulture Student Meeting
    1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Performing Arts Center - Phillips Hall
    (Building 6, Room 124)
College of Architecture and Environmental Design
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

College of Architecture and Environmental Design

College Connections

Performing Arts Center Spanos Theater

Varies -
See Details

Individual Department Meetings

  • ARCH New Student Welcome
    2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Building 5, Staircourt
  • Architectural Engineering Freshman Ice Cream Social 
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    KTGY Gallery & Courtyard
    (Building 21, Room 105A Courtyard)  
  • City & Regional Planning New Student Welcome
    2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Building 21, Room 121A
  • City & Regional Planning Transfer Advising
    4 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 21, Room 121A
  • Construction Management New Student Welcome
    2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
    Simpson Strong-Tie Courtyard
    (Building 187 Courtyard)
  • Construction Management New Student Meeting and Tour of Studios 
    3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
    Building 186, Room B202
  • Landscape Architecture New Student Welcome & Studio Tour
    2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
    Dexter Lobby
    (Building 34, Room 251)
  • Landscape Architecture New Student Advising 
    3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Dexter Fireplace room (34-210)
Orfalea College of Business
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Welcome

Recreation Center Multi-Activity Center

2:30 p.m - 3:30 p.m.

Orfalea College of Business 

College Connections Fair

O'Neil Green

College of Liberal Arts
1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts 

New Student Welcome

Chumash Auditorium
(Building 65)

Varies -
See Details

Individual Department Meetings

Times and locations vary. See CLA's Academic Day web page for details

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Baily College of Science and Mathematics

New Student Welcome

Performing Arts Center, Chumash Auditorium
(Building 65, Room 205)

Varies -
See Details

Individual Department Meetings

  • Transfer Student Advising Sessions 
    9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 107 
  • Pre-Health Student Info Booth
    10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
    Mustang Way
  • New Student T-Shirt Booth
    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Chumash Auditorium
    (Building 65, Room 205)
  • Biological Sciences Department New Student Welcome 
    3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Chumash Auditorium
    (Building 65, Room 205) 
  • Chemistry & Biochemistry Department New Student Welcome 
    3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 334  
  • Kinesiology & Public Health Department Connections Welcome 
    3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Building 8, Room 123 
  • Liberal Studies Department New Student Welcome
    3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 33, Room 286
  • Mathematics Department New Student Orientation
    3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 101 
  • Physics Department New Student Welcome
    3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 107 
  • Statistics Department New Student Welcome and Orientation 
    3:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 180, Room 114
College of Engineering
1:45 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

College of Engineering 

College Welcome - Freshman

Miossi Hall
(Building 6, Room 101)

1:45 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.

College of Engineering 

College Welcome - Transfers

Phillips Hall
(Building 6, Room 124)

Varies -
See Details

Individual Department Meetings

  • Aerospace New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Advanced Technology Lab
    (Building 7, Room 2)  
  • BioMedical Engineering New Student t Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Building 192, Room 106
  • Civil & Environmental New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    O'Neill Green North 
  • Computer Engineering New Student Welcome 
    3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Frost Building
    (Building 181, Room 102) 
  • Computer Science & Software Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
    Miossi Hall
    (Building 6, Room 101)
  • Electrical Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. -5 p.m.
    Building 20 Courtyard  
  • General Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
    Building 197, Room 104 
  • Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
    Building 192 Room 220 
  • Materials Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m
    Building 197, Room 107
  • Mechanical Engineering New Student Welcome 
    2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m
    Bonderson Lawn

September 22, 2024

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Bailey College of Science and Mathematics

Student Services Pre-Health Booth at Club Showcase

TBD