A two-week summer experience for students entering 9th-12th grade

Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly is the perfect way to immerse yourself in a subject and experience what life would be like as a Cal Poly student. Students will stay in quintessential dormitories on campus and take courses from active Cal Poly professors within the College of Liberal Arts, all while being immersed in Cal Poly’s Learn by Doing philosophy. Join us for a truly unique and immersive experience.

 

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Overview

Cal Poly students studying on the grass

Why Cal poly?

Students will earn three continued education units - from the #1 ranked public undergraduate college in the western United States - a letter of recommendation from an active Cal Poly professor and a certificate of completion from SSB.

tHE cOLLEGE OF lIBERAL aRTS

All SSB @ Cal Poly courses at Cal Poly are led by current instructors from the College of Liberal Arts. Discover more about the majors and career paths they prepare you for.

Introducing our new commuter option!

We are now offering a commuter option for students who live near the Cal Poly campus. Commuter students participate in courses and afternoon activities.

 
 

Learn Why Students and Parents Love SSB @ Cal Poly

This program was so much fun! The mentors, staff, and other students were all so supportive and kind, I loved getting to know everyone. My class was seriously a blast and we had the best teacher ever. The campus is beautiful and I’m so glad I got this opportunity to explore Cal Poly because I would love to come here for college!
— Amanda B., former Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly student
Every activity and excursion was so much fun. Everything was planned perfectly and I feel I really got the most out of this camp. From the amazing mentors that feel like you are hanging out with friends and the leaders that I know I can rely on, to the classes that were incredibly engaging and taught me so much in an exciting way. I did not know how I would feel about living on campus at a college without anyone I knew but from the second I walked through the doors and was greeted by all the mentors and other students, I knew this experience was going to be great and now having completed it, I know it truly could not have been better.
— Collin B., former Summer Springboard @ Cal Poly Student
Summer Springboard stays in touch with parents and students and staff is readily available to clarify any question. The program itself is very well organized with excellent teachers and offers a mix of learning and fun. Students stay engaged while enjoying themselves and preparing for the future. Everyone was very organized, which allowed me to feel comfortable to have my son stay on campus during the program.
— Jennifer D., mother of former Summer Springboard student