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About Residential Life at Cal Poly
University Housing partners with students to create a living-learning environment that encourages the academic and personal development for a diverse community. We provide learning outside of the classroom that complements the learning taking place in the classroom in and engaging and fun environment!
A Place to Grow in Your Home

Community Building Events
Our event teams come together to create many events throughout the year for residents to connect, learn and have fun. Stay up-to-date on all events by visiting our calendar.
Learning Opportunities
We work with partners across to campus to bring multiple academic opportunities into your community including Registration workshops, SAS Tutoring Groups, Success Meetings, and more!

Department Collaberations
University Housing staff meet throughout the year with Associate Deans, department chairs, faculty, career services, student academic services, and other academically related staff to integrate the student experience and building collaborations to support student success.
Learning Communities
Learning communities in University Housing are a group of students who live together and engage in experiences focused around a field of study, career, academic program, and/or culture.
Resident Engagement Model
CONNECT – Start the Conversation
Help residents meet and build relationships with each other, staff and the broader campus community.

BELONG – Find Your Place
Create inclusive spaces where every resident feels valued, seen and accepted as part of the community.
EXPLORE - Discover More
Encourage residents to try new activities, learn new skills and engage with diverse experiences and perspectives.
THRIVE - Grow Your Best Self
Support residents’ personal, academic and wellness goals so they can flourish during their time on campus.