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LEARN, Do, PREPARE, DISCOVER

Dive deep into hands-on coursework or faculty-mentored research and bring theory to life. Find your passion and graduate ready to lead and innovate in science, math, medicine and education.

Bailey College students celebrate their degrees at Cal Poly commencement

Degrees and Programs

Our wide range of academic offerings provide the flexibility to shape your educational and career path. Students can choose from 13 undergraduate majors, eight graduate programs, 15 minors, and five post-baccalaureate credentials, along with multiple teaching and professional credential programs. Explore interests, discover a passion, find your purpose and take an exciting step into your future.

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Public health faculty and students discuss their research.

Undergraduate Research

Hands-on research will take you beyond theory to explore real-world challenges alongside faculty mentors. Nearly half of our students participate in research each year, with many contributing to published work as authors and co-authors. These unmatched opportunities give experiences typically offered only at graduate or doctoral levels at other institutions.

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View of the open atrium inside the William and Linda Frost Center for Research and Innovation.

Cutting-Edge Facilities

Students and faculty appreciate our advanced facilities, thoughtfully designed to support discovery and innovation. They have access to unique studio classrooms and extensive laboratories that enable hands-on experimentation, collaboration, mentorship and exploration. Learning and teaching is a more dynamic and impactful experience in modern spaces equipped with industry-leading technology.

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ACADEMIC Advising

Our Student Services team excels at meeting the unique needs of science, mathematics, data and education students. Advisors help students navigate their educational journey, from course planning to career preparation and more.

Our pre-health advising program is available to both Bailey and non-Bailey students, providing guidance for those pursuing careers in healthcare.
 

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Impacting Communities, Careers and Beyond

Our college is filled with students and faculty making a difference locally, globally and beyond. Whether it’s science and technology, health and medicine, environment and sustainability, data and math, or society and education — they’re dedicated to creating impact that matters near and far. 

Biological sciences graduate student Eva Moylan uses a passive acoustic monitor as part of her studies on the impacts of noise and light pollution on bird behavior and population declines.

Biological sciences graduate student Eva Moylan uses a passive acoustic monitor as part of her studies on the impacts of noise and light pollution on bird behavior and population declines.
Chemistry Professor Philip Costanzo, chemistry student Ryan Donnelly, and their research team developed eco-friendly glue, leading to a business partnership and patent.

Chemistry Professor Philip Costanzo, chemistry student Ryan Donnelly, and their research team developed eco-friendly glue, leading to a business partnership and patent.
Physics students James Mauck and Hannah Bauer align a green light pump laser used as part of the project to build Cal Poly’s first laser.

Physics students James Mauck and Hannah Bauer align a green light pump laser used as part of the project to build Cal Poly’s first laser.

Biological sciences student Genesis Glover was selected as a Frost Research Scholar and also received the MLK Legacy Award for her leadership in Cal Poly’s Black Student Union.

Biological sciences student Genesis Glover was selected as a Frost Research Scholar and also received the MLK Legacy Award for her leadership in Cal Poly’s Black Student Union.
Liberal studies student Isabella Contreras was selected for the BEACoN Research Scholars Program, which offers research opportunities to underrepresented students.

Liberal studies student Isabella Contreras was selected for the BEACoN Research Scholars Program, which offers research opportunities to underrepresented students.
Biological sciences Professor Alejandra Yep and Cal Poly student Hector Reyes were part of a program addressing misconceptions in microbiology with young Latinx students in nearby schools.

Biological sciences Professor Alejandra Yep and Cal Poly student Hector Reyes were part of a program addressing misconceptions in microbiology with young Latinx students in nearby schools.
Statistics majors Edy Reynolds and Lauren Taylor volunteered for Peoples Kitchen in San Luis Obispo and helped assess the nonprofit’s data analytics and homeless meal serving plans.

Statistics majors Edy Reynolds and Lauren Taylor volunteered for Peoples Kitchen in San Luis Obispo and helped assess the nonprofit’s data analytics and homeless meal serving plans.
Mathematics student and Frost Research Fellow Paco Jones studied heart cell signaling for research he hopes will lead to a better understanding of heart function and health.

Mathematics student and Frost Research Fellow Paco Jones studied heart cell signaling for research he hopes will lead to a better understanding of heart function and health.
Public health students assist clinic clients as part of their work with Cal Poly’s Mobile Health Unit, providing free care to vulnerable local populations.

Public health students assist clinic clients as part of their work with Cal Poly’s Mobile Health Unit, providing free care to vulnerable local populations.
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