Before You Visit Campus

We would like to offer the following information prior to tours so prospective students and their supporters are better informed of what they'll see and hear about once they arrive at Cal Poly’s College of Architecture and Environmental Design (CAED). Or for students who are unable to visit campus, this will provide you with insights on what the CAED has to offer. 

About the CAED

  • All five majors, degree requirements, labs, related minors, and curriculum. 

  • Not sure what major is right for you? Scroll down to “Explore Our Majors."

Academic Programs

Read more about the five departments and information about our minors, undergraduate programs, graduate programs, and study abroad opportunities.   

One-sheet Overviews  

Summaries about the college and each of our five departments including the student experience and contacts.

Virtual Tours

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Connections Magazine

Design Village 2024

Read the latest issue of Connections, the CAED's quarterly e-magazine.

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CAED Diversity Equity & Inclusion

CAED Diversity Plan Cover

Learn more about the CAED's Diversity Plan and Overview.

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Giving to the CAED

Landscape Architecture freshman Joshua Schneider sketches in his notebook outside of the Dexter Building.

Learn how to support Learn by Doing at the CAED.

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Hearst Lecture Series

Cal Poly's College of Architecture and Environmental Design presents the 2024-25 Hearst Lecture Series.

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