The KCPR News team sat down with political science junior and current ASI Chief of Staff Tanner Schinderle, who was recently elected to be the next ASI President. His term starts on June 15. News reporter Aneka Edwards spoke to Schinderle about his campaign and upcoming plans for the next academic year. Read and listen […]
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Left “high and dry”: Students share frustration with new semester catalog
Students at Cal Poly are uncertain about the upcoming semester conversion, as they must decide whether to stay with the current catalog or switch, while also dealing with fewer courses per year and potential impacts on graduation terms.
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Former Cal State Chancellor Joseph Castro dies at 58
Joseph I. Castro, the first Mexican-American Cal State Chancellor, passed away after a long battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of increasing diversity and educational opportunities, despite facing backlash for his mishandling of sexual misconduct complaints.
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Academic advising centers prepare semester resources
The semester system goes into effect 436 days from now, August 24, 2026. 62 weeks away; that’s 4 registration periods from now. Advisors in academic advising centers are currently working on semester conversion curriculum changes and new flowcharts for students to use and will be available for use starting this summer, according to Kiku Severson, […]
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Local SLO property managers are planning future leasing terms around semester conversion
Cal Poly students will need to adapt to new leasing dates and semester conversion planning, which will change the competitive process of finding housing, but will provide more flexibility for students and property managers in the long run.
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University provost steps away to assist in Cal Maritime integration
Provost Cynthia Jackson-Elmoore transitions toward Cal Maritime leadership, with Lynnette Zelezny and Al Liddicoat stepping in as provost.
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Cal Poly appoints Kate Murphy as dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Kate Murphy will serve as dean of the College of Liberal Arts starting July 1, following her tenure as interim dean since August 2024.
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Cal Poly begins transition to semesters with year-round operations on the horizon
Cal Poly is officially converting the university’s academic calendar to 15-week semesters for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 academic school years.
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Year-Round Operations delayed again to Summer 2027
President Jeffrey Armstrong announced Thursday afternoon the Year-Round Operations (YRO) are delayed to Summer 2027. YRO aims to increase enrollment and expand resources like the availability of beds, labs, classrooms and student opportunities. This would allow students to take part in various educational opportunities that are “critical elements” of Learn by Doing. How it works: […]
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Cal Poly Academic Senate proposes ‘sunset’ of Cal Poly time
When Cal Poly switches to the semester system in Fall 2026, courses and meetings will start at the hour or half hour—ending the tradition of “Cal Poly Time.” The Cal Poly Academic Senate approved six resolutions on Tuesday, including one that will end “Cal Poly Time.” “Cal Poly Time” refers to classes and meetings beginning […]
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Switch to semester system
Cal Poly is the only CSU still on the quarter system and the current freshman class will be the first to see that change.
In Oct. 2021, the Office of the Chancellor requested that Cal Poly begin the conversion to the semester system.