Cal Poly Student Housing: A Comprehensive Guide
Choosing where to live is a significant decision for Cal Poly students. This article provides a detailed overview of the on-campus housing options available, catering to different student groups and their evolving needs throughout their academic journey. From the immersive First-Year Learning Communities to the independent living spaces for continuing students, Cal Poly offers a variety of residential experiences designed to support academic success and personal growth.
Housing Options for First-Year Students
Cal Poly ensures that all first-year students are integrated into Place-Based Learning Communities (PBLC) within either The Hill or The Canyon residence halls. This approach fosters a sense of belonging and facilitates academic and social integration.
The Canyon
The Canyon consists of traditional residence halls, with eight buildings accommodating approximately 50 students each.
- Housing Type: Traditional residence hall
- Room Type: Double, triple, single
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Communal with locking stalls
The Hill
The Hill features traditional residence halls, comprising two buildings that each house around 225 students.
- Housing Type: Traditional residence hall
- Room Type: Double, triple, single
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Communal with locking stalls
Housing Options for Second-Year Students
As students progress into their second year, Cal Poly provides housing options that offer more independence and a greater sense of community. College Creek and Creekview are designed to meet the needs of students seeking apartment-style living.
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College Creek
College Creek offers apartment-style housing in four buildings, accommodating 461 students. Each apartment includes a shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
- Housing Type: Apartment-style (shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom)
- Room Type: Single, double
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Private
Creekview
Creekview offers a mix of apartment and suite accommodations in four buildings, each housing around 65 students. Each unit features a shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
- Housing Type: Apartment and suite (shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom)
- Room Type: Single, double, single w/ attached double, double w/attached single
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Private
Cypress
Cypress provides suite accommodations, housing 7-12 students per suite, totaling 231 residents. Each suite includes a shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
- Housing Type: Suite (shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom)
- Room Type: Single, double
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Communal or private depending on the suite
Housing Options for Transfer and Continuing Students
Cal Poly provides several housing options for transfer and continuing students, offering a range of living environments from apartment-style complexes to residence halls. These options cater to students seeking independence, community, and convenience.
Hinarr Hu Moulik
Hinarr Hu Moulik offers apartment-style housing with 241 units, accommodating 964 students. The complex features two-, three-, and four-bedroom floor plans. Each apartment includes a shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
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- Housing Type: Apartment-style (shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom)
- Room Type: Single, double
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Private
College Creek
College Creek also caters to transfer and continuing students, providing apartment-style housing in four buildings, accommodating 461 students. Each apartment includes a shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom.
- Housing Type: Apartment-style (shared common living room, kitchen, and bathroom)
- Room Type: Single, double
- Meal Plan: Required
- Bathroom Type: Private
University Village
The University Village offers apartment living adjacent to campus. A payment must be submitted with the contract.
Residential Suites
University Housing Services offers transfer, returning, and graduate students the opportunity to live at the Residential Suites (Estrellas, Bonita, Del Sol, Montanas, and Luna). The community highlights privacy, comfort, and convenience. Each of the three floor plans has one interior entrance leading into a living room and kitchenette area, with bedrooms offering additional privacy.
Dining and Meal Plans
Cal Poly offers a comprehensive dining program with seven dining locations on campus. A meal plan is required for students living in on-campus housing.
Themed Communities
The Themed Communities program offers residents an opportunity to create meaningful connections with students, faculty, and staff. Communities are created based on whether you're a first-year, second-year and above, or transfer student. Residents who participate in Themed Communities programs will engage in events and support services planned to help students be successful in college. Students learn about topic areas critical to their success and engage in programs meant to promote community building amongst faculty, staff, and peers. First year communities are located in the Residence Halls (Sicomoro and Secoya) and the Traditional Halls (Encinitas, Montecito, Alamitos and Aliso). All first-year residents can request placement within our College Themed Communities, which ties the academic experience with residence life.
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Important Housing Information
Housing Portal
All housing actions, including applications and exemption requests, take place in the Housing Portal. Students are encouraged to update their mobile number in the Housing Portal to receive important text messages.
Exemption Requests
Exemption requests are open for required groups, including current first-year Cal Poly Scholars, TRIO Achievers, student-athletes, and CAFES, CAED and CENG students entering their second year. A limited number of additional spaces will be offered by lottery to all other Cal Poly students.
Off-Campus Housing
Students who are not required to live on campus should begin exploring off-campus options. Students not required to live on campus will not be released from their housing contract to live off-campus, so don’t complete your housing application if you’re not 100% sure you want to live in campus housing.
Housing Application
Students are responsible for making their own evaluations when selecting housing.
Maintenance Requests
To prevent mildew, wipe condensation from windows, allow air circulation on dry days, crack windows when it is not raining and dry wet items promptly. Report flooding, water damage or signs of mildew by submitting a Maintenance Request in the Housing Portal.
Community Events
Inter Housing Council (IHC), RAs/CAs and Faculty-in-Residence host events throughout the quarter. Check Cal Poly Now for upcoming activities.
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