Open House in the Bailey College
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OPEN HOUSE 2025
APRIL 10-12 / THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY
Meet us! Learn about us!
Cal Poly Open House is the perfect way to learn about the Bailey College! This annual multi-day event is custom-designed to showcase our amazing departments, programs and projects to admitted and current students, their families and supporters, as well as to alumni and community.
Be sure to start Friday with the Bailey College Welcome, Student Panel and Grab-and-Go Lunch!
See the college-wide events below to view details on important happenings for admitted students or anyone wanting to learn more about the Bailey College.
See the events listed below by departments to focus on your area of interest.
College-wide Schedule: General Bailey College Open House Events
THURSDAY, APRIL 10, 2025
Go to this page for info on university-wide events such as Campus Preview Night at Farmers’ Market.
FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
| Cal Poly | Go to this page for info on university-wide events such as the University Welcome, Financial Aid Information Session, Sesión informativa sobre ayuda financiera en español, Transfer Information Sessions and more! | |
| Bailey College | 11am-12pm / Bailey College Welcome and Student Panel | Chumash Auditorium |
| Bailey College | 12-2:30pm / Bailey College Grab-and-Go Lunch | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| Bailey College Student Services | 1:30-3:30pm / Student Services Drop-In Advising Hours for Newly Admitted Students and Supporters | Bldg. 53 Front Patio |
| Bailey College Student Services | 4-5pm / Cal Poly Pre-Health Professionals Advising and Services Presentation (Open to all Cal Poly majors with intent to pursue a health profession) | Bldg. 8, Rm. 123 |
SATURDAY, APRIL 12, 2025
| Cal Poly | Go to this page for info on university-wide events such as the Campus Showcase, New Mustang Booth and more! | |
| Bailey College Ambassadors | Bailey College Ambassador Tours at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm | Mustang Statue between Bldg. 65 and Bldg. 1 |
Events by Bailey College Departments
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12:30-2:30pm / Biological Sciences Lab Demonstrations and Self-Guided Tours of the Department | Labs in Bldg. 33 and Bldg. 53 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
1-2pm / Biological Sciences Q & A Session with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 33, Rm. 285 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
10:30am & 11:30am / Biological Sciences Department Tours | Bldg. 25 Breezeway on North Perimeter Road |
CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
9am-4:30pm / Self-Guided Tours of Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floors 3-5 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12:30-2pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Degree Program Q & A Session and Tour with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 180, Floor 3, in front of periodic table display |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2-3pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Extended Q & A with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 180, Floor 3, in front of periodic table display |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
10am-2pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Hands-On Labs and Hospitality Room | Bldg. 180, Rm. 330A |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
10am-4pm / Self-Guided Tours of Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floors 3-5 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
11am-12pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Magic Show | Bldg. 180, Rm. 101 |
KINESIOLOGY & PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12:30-2pm / Introduction to the Kinesiology and Public Health Department with Student Panel and Faculty Meet-and-Greet | Bldg. 33, Rm. 286 |
LIBERAL STUDIES DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12:30-3:30pm / Information Available at the Liberal Studies Department Office | Bldg. 25, Rm. 125B |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12-12:45pm / Liberal Studies Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12:45-2:30pm / Liberal Studies Tours and Meet-and-Greet with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 38, Rm. 131 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2:30-3:30pm / Liberal Studies Ice Cream Social | Bldg. 52 Patio |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
10am-2pm / Liberal Studies Hospitality Room and Drop-In Advising | Bldg. 25, Rm.125D and 1st Floor Atrium |
MATHEMATICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12-1pm / Mathematics Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
1:10-2pm / Mathematics Department Chair, Faculty, and Student Panel | Bldg. 180, Rm. 114 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2:10-3pm / Mathematics Department Welcome and Overview | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
3:10-4pm / Mathematics Department Tour | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
4:10-5pm / Math Colloquium with Dr. Ryan Tully-Doyle | Bldg. 180, Rm. 114 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
11am-2pm / Mathematics Displays, Exhibits, and Puzzles | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
PHYSICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
9am-4:30pm / Information Available at Physics Department Office | Bldg. 180, Rm. 204 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
12-1pm / Physics Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
1-2pm / Physics Department Tour | Bldg. 180, Floor 2, Lobby |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2-4pm / Physics Reception and Meet-and-Greet | Bldg. 180, Floor 6, Common Area |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
9am-4pm / Self-Guided Tours of Physics Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floor 6, Common Area |
STATISTICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2025
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
1-2pm / Statistics Department Faculty and Student Panel | Bldg. 8, Rm. 123 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2-3pm / Statistics Department Faculty Q & A for Parents and Supporters | Bldg. 38, Rm. 122 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 11 |
2-3pm / Statistics Department Current Student Q & A for Newly Admitted Students | Bldg. 38, Rm. 123 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 12 |
10am-2pm / Self-Guided Tours of Statistics Student Research Posters | Bldg. 25, Rm. 107F |
Campus Maps
Download the New Mustang Guide for more details of Open House Weekend! The New Mustang Guide is live with details about Open House weekend, with events, locations, and resources along the way! In the App Store, search for “Cal Poly Orientation” to download the app, and then download the "New Mustang Guide 2025" guide. Go to this page for more info.
