As first-year students began receiving their on-campus housing exemption decisions this year, some were surprised and frustrated by denials they had not expected. In previous years, exemption criteria was broader and allowed for appeals once a decision was made, but this year Cal Poly University Housing changed the process. University Housing now requires a FAFSA […]
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Dorm construction disrupts current students ability to sleep and to study
Construction behind the Red Bricks dorms is projected to end fall 2026 as part of an ongoing plan to bring more student housing on Cal Poly’s campus. In the meantime, students struggle with sleeping and studying in dorms during construction. As Cal Poly moves to require on-campus living for underclassmen starting next fall, the university […]
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The Housing Hunt: Becoming an RA comes with free housing, but also real responsibilities
Residential advisors or community advisors (which is the RA role for continuing or transfer students) benefit from free on-campus housing and a dining plan. This job is a great way to secure an entire room to yourself for no cost, while being able to connect with other students and shape the campus community.Â
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Cal poly to require two years of on-campus housing for all students
Cal Poly will offer two-year guaranteed housing to incoming students starting in 2030 as part of a 10-year housing expansion plan, which includes 3,500 to 4,000 beds in six to seven high-rise buildings and a potential partnership with the yak tityu tityu yak tiłhini tribe.
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Cal Poly adds new Mustang Shuttle route running in the opposite direction
The added Mustang Shuttle service route will run in the opposite direction of the other route, providing shorter ride times for students. This new route will also add a daytime stop at Cerro Vista, a stop that was previously not served during the day.
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Cal Poly implements sophomore housing requirement despite student opposition
Starting this academic year, freshmen admitted in fall 2020 to two Cal Poly colleges will be required to live on campus for their sophomore year.
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Cal Poly is isolating COVID-positive students in Cerro Vista — but officials haven’t told residents
Cal Poly is using Cerro Vista’s Romauldo building to isolate COVID-positive students and residents in quarantine who may have been exposed to the coronavirus. The university has not communicated its use of Romauldo to the 649 residents living in the other five Cerro Vista buildings. University Housing officials have also instructed residential advisors — who […]
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Fire behind Cerro Vista holding at one acre
Update 7:38 p.m. Forward progress has been stopped, according to Cal Fire. Ground crews are working on control lines and mopping up. An investigator is on the scene to attempt to determine a cause. Update 7:22 p.m. Cal Fire SLO is reporting the fire is holding at one acre. Planes remain overhead. There have been […]
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Students lead campaign to add AEDs in every residence hall
Jack Pawela and Miles Henry hope to have AEDs in every residence hall by the end of the academic year.
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Cerro Vista Apartments open to continuing students
The apartments had previously housed freshmen, despite its original purpose to house continuing students.
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On-campus housing application’s gender-inclusive option causing confusion
In 2016, gender-inclusive housing was offered for all students, including freshmen.