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Student For A Day
Want to experience what it’s like to be a student for the day at Cal Poly Humboldt? This would be the perfect opportunity!
Sit in on some classes, eat lunch in the J, take a campus tour, and more!
Registration will open on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Once registration is open, you will register through your Applicant Status Page!
This opportunity is exclusively available to first-year and transfer students who have applied for Fall 2026.
For more information on how to apply, please visit our website.
What is Student For A Day?
Student For A Day is an all-day event where applied students can sit in on two classes, eat lunch at the J, and more!
You will be assigned classes based on your declared major or general areas of interest using Major Academic Plans (MAPS), which outline your major and general education requirements. This means your schedule will be tailored specifically to you!
Act fast, as there are limited spots available in certain classes!
Example Schedule
| Timeframe | Activity | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. | Check-In Upon checking in, you will receive your printed schedule, a campus map, and a swag bag. | Student & Business Services |
| 8:15 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | Welcoming Remarks and Classroom Expectations After check-in, your day will begin with welcoming remarks from the Deans and Associate Dean of our three Colleges. Following that, we’ll have a brief presentation on classroom expectations before you head off to start your day! Parents are welcomed to attend! | Community Center, 2nd Floor, Great Hall |
| 9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m. | Class PSYC 320 - Behavior Analysis | Founders Hall, Lower Level, Room 025 |
| 10:30 a.m. - 11:50 p.m. | Campus Tour Parents are welcomed to attend! | Student & Business Services |
| 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | Lunch Parents are welcomed to attend! | Jolly Giant Commons, 4th Floor |
| 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. | Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing Talk (Next Steps) Hear directly from representatives in Admissions, Financial Aid, and Housing about your next steps to ensure you're on track for a successful start at Cal Poly Humboldt! Parents are welcomed to attend! | Student & Business Services, 1st Floor Lobby |
| 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Free Time Choose from the following things to do:
Parents are welcomed to attend! | |
| 3:00 p.m. - 3:50 p.m. | Class PSYC 335 - Social Psychology | Art B, 1st Floor, Room 102 |
| 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks End your day with closing remarks from Dr. Chrissy Holliday, Vice President for Enrollment Management and Student Success, and Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Parents are welcomed to attend! | Community Center, 2nd Floor, Great Hall |
Available Dates
- Monday, February 16, 2026
- Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Monday, April 6, 2026
- Tuesday, April 7, 2026
If you have any questions, please reach out to welcome@humboldt.edu or give us a call at (707)826-6270.