To be eligible for admission to California State Polytechnic University (Cal Poly), applicants must meet specific academic and residency requirements. Freshman applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent, with a competitive GPA in college-preparatory courses. The university requires completion of the A-G course sequence, including four years of English and three years of math.
Transfer students must complete 60 transferable semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including specific lower-division courses. Non-residents and international students have additional requirements, such as English proficiency tests. Cal Poly also considers extracurricular activities and personal achievements for holistic review.
