For Students
Resources for cal poly students:
(*And even more here: https://orientation.calpoly.edu/resources#studentResources)
Basic Needs
If you don’t have stable housing and/or are skipping meals, concerned about spending money on food and/or having difficulties accessing healthy food options, learn about the many resources available to support you through Cal Poly's Basic Needs Initiative. They provide you with immediate food, housing and emergency funding support and access to additional resources.
Basicneeds.calpoly.edu
805-756-1045
The Food Pantry (Building 27, Lower level of the Health Center)
The Food Pantry has a robust inventory from a wide variety of packaged and canned foods, fresh produce, frozen meals, and personal hygiene items, such as diapers and menstrual products. The Cal Poly Food Pantry is open Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 6pm.
Campus Health & Wellbeing (Building 27)
health@calpoly.edu
805-756-1211 (Health), 805-756-6181(Wellbeing)
Counseling Services (Building 27, Room 135 - Located inside the Health Center)
https://hcs.calpoly.edu/counseling
805-756-2511 (Counseling)
· Formal therapy services
· Drop-in services
· 24/7 Talk/Crisis line 805-756-2511
Safer
Safer is Cal Poly’s primary confidential resource for addressing sexual assault, intimate partner violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual exploitation and harassment.
https://safer.calpoly.edu/home
805-756-2282
safer@calpoly.edu
Mustangs for Recovery
Mustangs for Recovery is a program of Campus Health & Wellbeing that uses a peer-to-peer model to provide a safe and supportive environment for students in recovery or struggling with addiction to substances and addictive behaviors.
https://chw.calpoly.edu/mustangs-recovery
Kirsten Vinther, kvinther@calpoly.edu
Disability Resource Center (DRC, Building 124, Student Services, across from Spanos Stadium)
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) cultivates an accessible and inclusive community where students with permanent and temporary disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in all aspects of campus life. We facilitate student learning and access through partnerships with students, faculty, and staff.
805-756-1395
drc@calpoly.edu
EOP (Building 52, Room E7)
The primary goals of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) are to improve the access, retention and graduation of students who have been historically, economically and/or educationally disadvantaged.
805-756-2301
eop@calpoly.edu
Students with Dependents
studentswithdependents@calpoly.edu
Instagram: @calpolyswd
Peers Understanding, Listening, Supporting, Educating (PULSE)
A collaborative, student-led health education program that focuses on: partying smart, safe sex, and self-care.
pulse@calpoly.edu
Instagram: @calpolypulse
Transfer Center (Building 52, Room E30)
Empowering and supporting transfer students to succeed and thrive at Cal Poly while advancing institutional support for transfer students.
https://transfercenter.calpoly.edu/
transfer@calpoly.edu
Office of Student Ombuds Services (Ombuds; Building 35, Kennedy Library, Room 113)
The Office of Student Ombuds Services is a campus resource for all Cal Poly students. The Ombuds staff are committed to hearing about students’ experiences. The office offers a safe place to go for assistance in resolving any university related issue, concern, conflict, or complaint. All communications with the office are strictly confidential, informal, impartial, and independent.
805-756-1380
ombuds@calpoly.edu
Dean of Students (Building 81)
The Office of the Dean of Students creates opportunities that increase access, allow for exploration of advocacy and privilege, and promote a welcoming campus climate.
https://deanofstudents.calpoly.edu/
deanofstudents@calpoly.edu
Students Clubs (Building 65: University Union, Room 203)
With more than 300 student organizations, Cal Poly has something for everyone. No matter what you are passionate about, you’ll probably find at least one you’ll want to join.
https://clubs.calpoly.edu/clubs-directory
805-756-5807
asiclubservices@calpoly.edu