Campus Response and Updates
Cal Poly’s comprehensive response to COVID-19 continues to keep our community informed and our campus operational. Our response plans, developed in coordination with the California State University and public health officials, prioritizes the health and well-being of our students, employees and surrounding community. These plans have allowed for a limited number of in-person courses and for some students to live on campus.
New Initiatives
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- All SLO County community members ages 16 and older, including Cal Poly students and employees, are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Students can make appointments for the on-campus Student Vaccination Clinic at the Health Center through links sent via email. More appointments are available at county vaccination sites and local pharmacies. Learn more on our COVID-19 Vaccine page.
- Saliva Testing
- Saliva Testing is an innovative, faster way to test for COVID-19. Get details on the new screening program developed by Cal Poly faculty in coordination with Campus Health and Wellbeing.
Campus Dashboard
The Campus Dashboard provides an in-depth look into COVID-19 testing, positive cases and quarantine and isolation data on Cal Poly’s campus. The dashboard is updated daily Monday through Friday during the academic year.
Campus Updates
For up-to-date COVID-19 messages and information from the Office of the President and other critical Cal Poly divisions and departments, visit the Campus Updates page.
Campus Operations
Cal Poly’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) serves as the centralized hub for planning, coordination and collaboration to plan for and support Cal Poly during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. To learn more about Cal Poly EOC’s coordinated COVID-19 planning and operations, visit the Campus Operations page.
COVID-19 Help Center
The COVID-19 Help Center provides support for students seeking additional information on asymptomatic (ongoing) testing requirements and compliance.
Directory of Services
For information on campus services operating in-person and virtually, please visit our Directory of Services page.
Events Guidelines
For information on the latest guidelines for on-campus events, including event scheduling and protocols based on California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy, visit the Campus Events page.
Financial Aid
To find information about emergency financial support and view Federal Cares Act Emergency Student Grant and Institutional Grant reports, visit the Financial Aid page.
Isolation and Quarantine
Cal Poly has established robust isolation and quarantine procedures to support students who have received a positive COVID-19 test, are exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, or have been in close contact with someone with COVID-19 symptoms or has the virus. For more information on Cal Poly’s isolation and quarantine procedures, visit the Student Quarantine and Isolation Guide page.