Residence halls and campus dining will still be operational with social distancing, though any student living off campus with concerns about safety or housing is asked to reach out to the Dean of Students at deanofstudents@calpoly.edu.

Students who plan to remain in San Luis Obispo, either in on- or off-campus housing, are asked to complete this short survey so that we can be prepared to support you. Spring Quarter classes will be held virtually. 

Visit ReadySLO.org, San Luis Obispo County’s preparedness website, for the latest information on confirmed cases in the county as well as current county guidelines.

For public health guidelines, visit the CDC’s website.

Students are strongly encouraged to limit nonessential travel and to remain in their permanent residences if possible.

Cal Poly has suspended all study abroad programs and students studying abroad are required to return to the U.S. as soon as possible. For more information, visit the Cal Poly International Center website.

All spring quarter classes will be delivered online, and in keeping with the state's current "shelter-at-home" order, students are required to take classes remotely.

All events with attendance or participation of 11 or more have been either canceled or postponed. This includes PAC events, Big West Athletic events, and campus tours for prospective students.

All club sports and intramural sports have been suspended to ensure student-athlete safety. In addition, all dance activities and activities that require close proximity to another individual are canceled. 

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All spring quarter courses will be delivered virtually. Faculty will communicate logistics of their classes to students prior to the start of the spring quarter.

We strongly encourage students to plan on attending the spring quarter virtually from their permanent home residences. However, those who feel safer at the university, those who have no other housing options and/or those who may have limited access to technology and the internet, are welcome to remain on campus.

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Yes, University Housing and Campus Dining are open. However, President Armstrong has recommended that residents return to their permanent homes, if they can. Students who feel safer staying at the university, have no other housing options and/or those who may have limited access to technology/internet, may remain on campus.

Staff — including Coordinators of Student Development and a limited staff of Resident Advisors — will remain in student communities to support residents.

All Housing Administrative offices will observe normal business hours. 

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→ More information on how coronavirus is affecting Housing and Dining

Any student who believes they may be exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus is asked to call the university’s Health Center for further instruction. Students are asked to visit the Health Center and not go directly to the emergency room.

Employees should call ahead before visiting their doctor. If you have a medical appointment, call the healthcare provider and tell them that you have or may have coronavirus. This will help the healthcare provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed.

Stay home except to get medical care and separate yourself from other people and pets in your home. Wear a face mask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) or pets and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office.

Other tips to keep you healthy include:

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
• Avoid sharing personal household items
• Clean your hands often
• Clean all “high-touch” surfaces every day
• Monitor your symptoms
• Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening
• Before seeking care, call your healthcare provider and tell them that you have, or are being evaluated for, coronavirus
• If you have a medical emergency and need to call 911, notify the dispatch personnel that you have, or are being evaluated for coronavirus. If possible, put on a facemask before emergency medical services arrive See more information on how coronavirus is affecting Health and Wellbeing.

→ More information on how coronavirus is affecting Health and Wellbeing

Cal Poly continues to urge all students, faculty and staff to cancel plans for non-essential travel.

Faculty and staff who were to travel abroad on university business not deemed essential must cancel plans for international travel immediately. International insurance coverage and fees will be reversed. Those who are currently abroad should assess whether staying abroad or returning is the safer course of action, given current information.

→ More information on how coronavirus is affecting Travel and Study Abroad

The county and state have issued shelter-in-place orders, which requires all non-essential personnel to stay home or telecommute until further notice.

Please consult your supervisor to determine if and how your department will continue to operate during the quarantine period.

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For health-related concerns: If you feel like you may be getting sick, call the university health center at 805-756-1211 or visit My Cal Poly Portal.

That phone number can also be used to contact counseling services.

For Travel and Study Abroad concerns:

• International students and scholars should contact intlservices@calpoly.edu
• Anyone with study abroad inquiries should contact abroad@calpoly.edu or specific study abroad advisors and coordinators
• Faculty and staff with questions about international travel should email intltrvl@calpoly.edu

For questions about campus housing, contact: housing@calpoly.edu

For questions on campus dining, contact: campusdining@calpoly.edu

For general university concern or conflict, contact: ombuds@calpoly.edu