Open House in the Bailey College
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OPEN HOUSE 2026
APRIL 9-11 / THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY
Rain or shine!
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
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 2026
| 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 | 9-10am / Bailey College Welcome and Student Panel | Chumash Auditorium |
| Bailey College | 11:30am-1pm / Bailey College Grab-and-Go Lunch | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| Bailey College Student Services | 1-3pm / Student Services Drop-In Advising Hours for Newly Admitted Students and Supporters | Bldg. 53 Front Patio |
| Bailey College Student Services | 3:30-4:30pm / Cal Poly Pre-Health Professionals Advising and Services Presentation (Open to all Cal Poly majors with intent to pursue a health profession) | Bldg. 33, Rm. 287 |
SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2026
| 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 |
| Bailey College Student Services | 11am-2pm / Cal Poly Pre-Health Advising at Campus Showcase | Check the New Mustang Guide 2026 for exact location |
Events by Bailey College Departments
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10am-12pm / Biological Sciences Lab Demonstrations and Self-Guided Tours of the Department | Labs in Bldg. 33, Bldg. 53, and Bldg 181 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10-11:30am / Biological Sciences Q & A Session with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 33, Rm. 285 and Rm. 289 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-1pm / Biological Sciences Department Lunch | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
10am & 11:30am / Biological Sciences Department Tours | Bldg. 33 Lobby |
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
9am-4:30pm / Self-Guided Tours of Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floors 3-5 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10-11:30am / 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 10 |
11:30am-12:30pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Lunch | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
12:30-1:30pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Extended Q & A with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 180, Floor 3, in front of periodic table display |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
9am-4:30pm / Self-Guided Tours of Chemistry and Biochemistry Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floors 3-5 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
11am-12pm / Chemistry and Biochemistry Magic Show | Bldg. 180, Rm. 101 |
KINESIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10-11:30am / Introduction to the Kinesiology and Public Health Department Introduction with Student Panel and Faculty Meet-and-Greet | Bldg. 181, Rm. 103 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-1pm / Kinesiology and Public Health Department Lunch | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
LIBERAL STUDIES DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10am-4pm / Information Available at the Liberal Studies Department Office | Bldg. 25, Rm. 125B |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:15-11:30am / Liberal Studies Photo Scavenger Hunt | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-12:30pm / Liberal Studies Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
12:30-2:00pm / Liberal Studies Meet-and-Greet, Q & A and Ice Cream Social with Faculty and Students | Bldg. 38, Rm. 131 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
10am-2pm / Liberal Studies Hospitality Room and Drop-In Advising | Bldg. 25, Rm.125D and 1st Floor Atrium |
MATHEMATICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10-11:30am / Mathematics Department Chair, Faculty, and Student Panel | Bldg. 3, Rm. 111 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-1:00pm / Mathematics Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
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FRIDAY, |
1:10-2:00pm / Math Colloquium with Dr. Eric Brussel |
Bldg. 3, Rm. 112 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
2:10-3pm / Mathematics Department Welcome and Overview | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
3:10-4pm / Mathematics Department Tour | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
11am-2pm / Mathematics Displays, Exhibits, and Puzzles | Bldg. 38, Rm. 135 |
PHYSICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10am-4pm / Information Available at Physics Department Office | Bldg. 180, Rm. 204 |
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FRIDAY, |
10-11:30am / Physics Department Tour |
Einstein Statue between Bldg. 180 and Bldg. 52 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-1pm / Physics Lunch on Baker Lawn | Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-2pm / Physics Department Meet-and-Greet | Bldg. 180, Floor 6, Common Area |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
9am-4pm / Self-Guided Tours of Physics Student Research Posters | Bldg. 180, Floor 6, Common Area |
STATISTICS DEPT.: OPEN HOUSE 2026
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
10:10-11am / Statistics Department Faculty and Student Panel | Bldg. 180, Rm. 114 |
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FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
11:30am-1pm / Statistics Department Lunch |
Baker Center Lawn and Patio |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
1-2pm / Statistics Department Faculty Q & A for Parents and Supporters | Bldg. 38, Rm. 122 |
| FRIDAY, APRIL 10 |
1-2pm / Statistics Department Current Student Q & A for Newly Admitted Students | Bldg. 180, Rm. 107 |
| SATURDAY, APRIL 11 |
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 2026" guide. Go to this page for more info.
