Cal Poly Local Connections 2023-24 Application

Cal Poly's Local Connections program supports out-of-state students and fosters a sense of community in their new home away from home. The program allows Mustangs to find and form lasting support systems throughout their Cal Poly journey, providing opportunities to meet, connect and build long-lasting friendships with fellow out-of-state students and local community members.

Out-of-State Students
Join Local Connections to participate in programming throughout the year and connect with fellow out-of-state students from across the country and beyond who are navigating San Luis Obispo as their new home away from home. Programming may include game nights, local excursions, sporting events, study groups and more!

In addition, you can choose to be connected with a local guide who is ready to share insider tips about the best food in town, top study spots, cool beaches, scenic hikes, local transportation and more.

Local Guides
Cal Poly faculty, staff and local community members are encouraged to join Local Connections as a local guide to connect with a current out-of-state student and offer support, guidance and recommendations. It can be as easy as meeting on campus once a quarter over a cup of coffee.

I am a: *This question is required.

Please provide the following information: *This question is required.

First Name
Last Name
Empl ID
Cal Poly Email
Phone Number
Major
Hometown (City and State)

What year are you? *This question is required.

Are you a transfer student? *This question is required.

Preferred pronouns. (Optional)

Where are you living for the Fall 2023 quarter? *This question is required.

Are you in or planning to participate in any of the following extracurricular activities at Cal Poly? (Select all that apply) *This question is required.

Do you have any food restrictions? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Are you interested in becoming connected with a Local Guide?
Local guides are Cal Poly faculty, staff and local community members who serve as resources for out-of-state students and offer support, guidance and recommendations. *This question is required.

We recommend meeting with your local guide at least once per quarter on campus. How often are you hoping to interact with your local guide? *This question is required.

Briefly describe yourself and some of your areas of interest. This will help us match you with a local guide. *This question is required.

Please provide an emergency contact (name, relationship, phone number). *This question is required.

Have you or anyone in your household ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor? *This question is required.

Please describe. *This question is required.

Please provide us with the following information: *This question is required.

First Name
Last Name
Email
Phone Number
Mailing Address
Occupation
Connection to Cal Poly

Have you participated in Local Connections before? *This question is required.

We recommend meeting with your out-of-state at least once per quarter on campus. How often are you hoping to interact with your student? *This question is required.

Do you have any food restrictions? *This question is required.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

Briefly describe yourself and some of your areas of interest. This will help us match you with an out-of-state student. *This question is required.

How did you hear about Local Connections? *This question is required.

Cal Poly Communications
External Presentation by Cal Poly Staff
Orientation Events (eg. Open House, SLO Days, WOW)
Website