Cal Poly Partners is working to get Hilltop, the grocery market at Poly Canyon Village, approved to accept EBT by the start of spring quarter, after rebranding from Poly Canyon Village Market.
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University Housing stiffens exemption criteria, leaving students uncertain
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 […]
Former Cal Poly student sentenced to over six years in prison for firing guns on campus
Charles Hojaboom was sentenced to over six years in state prison for firing guns on the Cal Poly campus in 2023, and will now have two strikes under California’s Three Strikes Law.
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.
New dining options and facilities debut at Cal Poly for fall quarter
Cal Poly Campus Dining has added multiple new on campus facilities and meal concepts for the fall quarter, including Julian’s Cafe, Hilltop Grocery, dedicated gluten-free areas, Sequel Tea, Poly Choice, and a sit down dining experience at Vista Grande Express and 1901 kitchen.
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.
Campus dining to open a new, cheaper grocery store in PCV
Campus Dining opened a new campus grocery store in Poly Canyon Village named Hilltop, alongside Cal Poly Partners. The goal is to give students a closer and more affordable option for groceries, said Russell Monteath, the director of commercial services. Complete with fresh produce, deli meats, and other toiletries, Hilltop joins other spots on campus […]
50 Years of Design Village: Students face the elements with ‘Nexus’ theme
“What began in 1975 as a weekend experiment in structural ingenuity has evolved into a hallmark Learn-By-Doing tradition that challenges each new generation of students to conquer theory and application,” according to Cal Poly archival records. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, this year’s Design Village theme was “Nexus,” meaning “a link or series of links connecting […]
Poly Canyon Village rent prices spike by 82% in 8 years
Cal Poly’s two-year housing program has seen a 82% increase in rent for single bedrooms since 2017, with the price now at $16,314 annually, while the university has approved 99% of exemption requests among students required to live on campus their sophomore year.
Former Cal Poly RA sentenced to seven years for attempted assault
Former Cal Poly RA Alexis Alejandro, 25, was sentenced to seven years and four months in state prison yesterday after admitting to breaking into a Poly Canyon Village apartment on Sept. 7, 2024, according to court documents.
Former Cal Poly student who fired gun on campus will face trial
Former Cal Poly student Charles Hojaboom will continue with his criminal proceedings and face trial after firing a gun on campus in Nov. 2023.

