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How do I get a replacement poly card?

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Rachel Ellis

Published Jan 19, 2026

The cost of a replacement PolyCard is $5 and payment must be made via Campus Express.

  1. Go to PolyCard Services to report your lost card. ...
  2. Answer "Do you want to report your card as lost?" by clicking the Yes button.
  3. Follow the Replacement PolyCard steps on the Get a PolyCard page.

How do I find my Cal Poly ID number?

Your Empl ID is your student ID number that will be issued to you automatically after you register. You may get your Empl ID from "My Cal Poly Portal".

How do I get a Cal Poly card?

PolyCards can be picked up at the Service Desk. A photo must be uploaded in advance. New students usually receive their cards at SLO Days or Week of Welcome (WOW), if they've already uploaded their photo. Made possible through Cal Poly funds, no additional charges.

What is my campus Express account number Cal Poly?

All you need is your Cal Poly e-mail address (e.g. [email protected]) to identify the account you are adding value to.To access your account, go to your Cal Poly Portal () and click on the Campus Express channel in the Money Matters tab.

What is Campus Express Cal Poly?

Campus Express is used to purchase non-food as well as food items from venues and services around campus or Cal Poly Downtown, and is a dollar for dollar declining balance account. Value rolls over from quarter to quarter and from academic year to academic year as long as the account stays active.

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How do I check my Cal Poly dining dollars?

The trick to staying on budget is for students to monitor their balance. Students can keep up to date on their dining funds through the Cal Poly portal. They can also swipe their PolyCard at any register at all Campus Dining operations to see their remaining balance.

How do I add money to my Cal Poly meal plan?

Need Additional Funds? Visit the Request Money link in the Home menu and let us send an email on your behalf to request additional funds to your accounts.

  1. Home.
  2. Guest Access.
  3. Lost/Stolen Card.
  4. Request Money.
  5. Poly Community Plan.
  6. Purchase a Plan.
  7. Add Dining Dollars.
  8. Campus Express.

How do I log into my Cal Poly email?

To access Outlook using your browser, log in to the My Cal Poly Portal > My Apps > Email & Calendar. When you install Office (Desktop) from Office 365, Outlook should automatically be configured.
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  1. Open Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Log in with your Cal Poly email and password.
  3. Your account is now set up.

How do I replace my Cal Poly ID?

Your PolyCard is tied to your library account, giving you access to online resources like OneSearch which becomes available the morning after your card is printed. The cost of a replacement PolyCard is $5 and payment must be made via Campus Express. Report a lost or stolen card by visiting Lost My PolyCard.

What is your Cal Poly username?

Your Cal Poly username is the same as your email address and your password must meet complex password requirements. In order to keep your account secure, you are required to use multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify your identity when you log in and change your password annually.

How do I know if I got into Cal Poly?

Applicants will be notified of admission status by April 1 on the MyCalPoly portal and via email. Your MyCalPoly portal is the first place to see your decision.

Is Cal Poly on the Common App?

Our undergraduate application is open from October 1 – November 30 through Cal State Apply, the common application for all CSU campuses.

Are Cal Poly decisions out?

Admission Notification

All applicants will be notified of their admission status by April 1.

Is Cal Poly a CSU?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | CSU.

How many Cal Poly schools are there?

Cal Poly's six academic colleges offer more than 150 undergraduate majors and minors as well as over 50 graduate programs. Regardless of college, all of our programs emphasize hands-on learning and real-world experience in their curriculum.

Does Cal Poly have housing?

At Cal Poly, all students live on campus their first year in one of our residence halls which feature double, triple and quad rooms. Students who are part of the University's two-year housing program also live on campus their second year, in Cerro Vista or Poly Canyon Village Apartments.

How many clubs does Cal Poly have for students?

Join the Club

Cal Poly has more than 400 student organizations to serve a wide range of interests, whether it be academic, professional, cultural, artistic, athletic, service orientated, Greek life and more.

How much are dorms at Cal Poly SLO?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Housing and Meal Plan Costs

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo offers students both housing and dining options. The on-campus housing expense for a standard student was $8,718 in 2020, and the cost of a standard meal plan was $5,886.

Does Cal Poly require SAT?

Cal Poly will not require ACT or SAT exams for 2021-2022 academic year applicants. The California State University (CSU) will not use ACT or SAT examinations for admissions decisions for the 2021-2022 academic year, according to a news release.

Does Cal Poly require SAT 2022?

​​The California State University (CSU) has temporarily suspended the use of ACT/SAT examinations in determining admission eligibility for all CSU campuses for the 2022-2023 academic year. This temporary change of admission eligibility applies only for the fall 2022, winter 2023 and spring 2023 admission cycles.

Is Cal Poly hard to get into?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo is one of the more competitive public colleges or universities in the US, with a 29.50% acceptance rate, an average of 1255 on the SAT, an average of 29 on the ACT and an rough average unweighted GPA of 3.7 (unofficial).

How many years of foreign language does Cal Poly require?

Language Other than English (Area E)

Two years of the same language, other than English, are required and four years are recommended. American Sign Language is acceptable. Cal Poly will give consideration for coursework taken in seventh and/or eighth grade.

Does Cal Poly require transcript?

1. Cal Poly must receive an official copy of your college/university transcripts including your work-in progress course work as soon as you receive notification of your admission. We will need a transcript from each school where course work was attempted, even if you withdrew before completing the term.

Do you need an essay for Cal Poly?

Unlike many colleges and universities, Cal Poly's application does not require an essay. Prospective students can fill out the general application through Cal State Apply and are then redirected to additional admission criteria based on the schools they are applying to.