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Congratulations! Welcome to Cal Poly Humboldt, where professors know you by name, and social and environmental responsibility is at the heart of everything we do. As California’s third polytechnic, Humboldt offers an innovative, hands-on education in an awe-inspiring location that’s tucked between ancient redwoods and the Pacific Ocean.
The Humboldt college journey is one that puts you on a path of discovery, and prepares you to help address the world’s most pressing problems.
Regional Send off Picnics
Before you embark on your journey to Humboldt, join fellow students and alumni at regional send-off picnics in various cities across California. The picnics, hosted by Forever Humboldt—the University’s alumni association—are opportunities for students and their families to begin building community by connecting, asking questions, and meeting other incoming Humboldt students, and alumni who will share what they love about Humboldt, and give tips on what to expect!and give tips on what to expect!
Jul 22, 2023 Bay Area Student Send-off Picnic
Dimond Park, Sequoia Grove
12-2 p.m.
Jul 23, 2023 Sacramento Student Send-off Picnic
William Land Park- Picnic Table 8 & 9 (next to Fairy Land)
12-2 pm
Jul 29, 2023 Los Angeles Student Send-off Picnic
Wilderness Park
12-2 p.m.
Jul 30, 2023 San Diego Student Send-off Picnic
Crown Point Dr.
12-2 p.m.
Fall 2023 Orientation
Orientation will help start your college experience as smoothly as possible and set you up for a successful academic career. You’ll meet people from all kinds of backgrounds who will change the way you see yourself and the world. And the friendships you make are likely to last long after you graduate
Come Visit Campus
Come visit Cal Poly Humboldt this summer for a tour of campus, and housing walkthroughs guided by current Humboldt students. Tours give prospective students an inside look at specific residence halls, and an idea of what life on campus looks like.
Campus tours begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and noon on Saturdays, excluding campus holidays. Housing tours begin on Monday, June 5, through Saturday, July 29 at noon. Sign up for a guided tour here.
Self guided tours are also available on the myHumboldt app.
Fall Events
Mark your calendars for these exciting events that will happen during your first semester here!