Alumni Association

Welcome to the Cal Poly Alumni Association (CPAA)

Congratulations on your achievement! The Alumni Association exists to keep you connected to your alma mater. We want to be here for you as you embark upon new adventures and challenges.

The CPAA strives to provide you with services and programs that keep you connected. Being an active member is a great way for you to find out what’s happening both on and off campus. It also allows you to take advantage of a number of special member services such as Lifetime E-mail Forwarding, group insurance programs, discounts on Continuing Education programs and invitations to special events. It also demonstrates your Mustang Pride! Plus, for you, our GOLD (Graduates Of the Last Decade) members, you receive a discount on membership for the first 10 years after graduation!

We are proud of you and your accomplishments and encourage you to stay connected with Cal Poly. Visit our Web site for immediate updates and information. That way you will always be connected to Cal Poly, no matter where life takes you.

Sincerely,

Kim R. Gannon
Director of Alumni Relations

Cal Poly Alumni by State (click map for larger view)

Young Alumni - GOLD Program

What’s the best way to stay connected after graduation and have fun doing it? Attend GOLD functions in your area. The GOLD program (Graduates Of the Last Decade) was created just for new alumni like you! GOLD events are geared toward after-work socials so that you can mingle and catch up with other alumni in your area.

Most regional alumni chapters hold a couple events throughout each year. The program was designed to help make the transition from Cal Poly to your new town easier by connecting recent grads with other alumni. To find out more about GOLD events or how you can get involved, check the calendar of events on the alumni Web site or call the contacts below.

GOLD event invitations are sent out only electronically though the alumni e-mail system, so make sure we have a current e -mail address for you (see below). Also, all alumni and friends are welcome to attend events, and active members of the Alumni Association receive a discount.

GOLD Contacts

Please contact:
Alumni Relations
888-CAL-POLY
alumni@calpoly.edu

Electronic Alumni Updates and Invitations

Would you like to receive electronic updates about alumni events in your area? Make sure we have a current mailing and e-mail address for you. You will automatically be entered into the system when you sign-up for free alumni Lifetime E-mail Forwarding. Otherwise, go to the alumni Web site, and click on “Update Address.” (You can use this page any time you need to update your e-mail or mailing address.)

Cal Poly Alumni Association

The Cal Poly Alumni Association is a great way for you to stay involved with the University. There are several benefits to the Alumni Association both at Cal Poly and in your new community. The Alumni Association is here to support you as you move from the college community and into the next chapter of your life.

Membership Benefits

Click here to view a complete list of University, personal, professional and financial rewards.

Alumni Memberships

To be an alumni member of the Cal Poly Alumni Association, you must have completed 36 units at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

Annual Membership

  • $20.09 Grad Pack (before graduation)
  • $30 New Grads (w/in first year)
  • $35 GOLD (Grads Of the Last Decade)
  • $45 Single
  • $80 Joint

Biennial Membership (2 years)

  • $85 Single
  • $150 Joint

Life Membership (One payment)

  • $400 New Grads (w/in first year)
  • $550 Single
  • $700 Joint

Life Membership (Payment Plan)

  • $130 a year for 5 years - Single
  • $165 a year for 5 years - Joint

Associate Memberships

Associate Memberships are for friends of Cal Poly (non-alumni). Alumni should select a membership type from the Alumni Membership category above. Currently, associate members are not offered the following benefits: Cal Poly Rec Center access; e-mail forwarding; or group insurance plans.

Annual Membership

  • $65 Single

Grad Packs

Stay connected to Cal Poly after you graduate! Grad Packs include a one-year Alumni Association membership, a chrome alumni license plate frame, plus a membership benefits/discounts packet at the discounted rate of $20.09 for a limited time to new grads.

Grad Packs are available during Grad Days at El Corral Bookstore or call the Alumni Office at (805) 756-2586. But hurry, they are only available until graduation!

Chapter Contacts

Cal Poly has alumni chapters throughout California and alumni contacts across the nation. There are chapters in California and events held across the country. Once you move to your new town, there is likely an alumni chapter waiting for you. Chapters sponsor local Cal Poly events such as fall festivals, golf tournaments, tailgates, social gatherings and New Student Welcome Events. Give your local chapter contact a call to find out more information. You should also check the online CPAA Event Calendar. And, if the chapter is not near you, consider hosting a chapter event to connect with other Cal Poly alumni. Call us for assistance at (888) CAL-POLY.

To find the chapter contact for your area, please click here. 

Special Interest Chapters

Some alumni groups are formed around special interests. The groups that have been officially approved by the CPAA Board to operate as Special Interest Chapters are listed below. Check out the CPAA Web site for contacts and up-to-date information.

  • ENVE (Environmental Engineering Alumni Chapter)
  • FANS (Friends and Alumni Network of Supporters of the Cal Poly Theatre)
  • Friends of WOW (FOW)
  • Graphic Communication
  • Mustang Band
  • Rugby
  • Vines To Wines