Applicant Process

For applicants to Cal Poly, here's the process when you submit your application online* and receive a confirmation number:

1. Immediately, after submitting an online application, you are emailed by Cal Poly, acknowledging receipt of your application. MAKE NOTE of your confirmation number.
   
   
2. Later in the application period, you will receive an email from the Cal Poly email address with the subject header below:
   
   > From: Cal Poly Admissions Office
   > Subj Header: "Access MyCalPoly"
   > Dear: (your first and last name)
   

   Receiving this specific email, means Cal Poly has assigned you a
   user account to access My Cal Poly and you must now retrieve your username and set your password using these instructions.

3. After gaining access to "MyCalPoly," it is important for you to access this information:
   
   • Application status (view only)
   • Check for a "to do" list as some applicants have additional requirements to complete their application to Cal Poly
   • Maintain personal information including addresses (email, mailing, billing, home) and phone numbers (home, cell)

*Please note: If you are applying to a program that only accepts paper applications, you will need to contact the Admissions Office or Cal Poly ITS Service Desk THREE WEEKS after submitting your application.