The office of Academic Programs and Planning (APP) is committed to promoting student learning and success by partnering with faculty and staff to develop, deliver, and continuously improve academic programs; collaborating with the Academic Senate to develop, implement, and review academic policies; and engaging the campus leadership in academic planning.

In particular, APP provides guidance and support for each of the university’s degree programs, which for AY 2025-2026 includes 66 undergraduate and 34 graduate degrees (35 are accredited), plus 92 minors, 15 accredited credentials, and numerous other non-degree academic programs.  APP also provides administrative oversight for the university's General Education program.

To achieve its mission, APP facilitates academic planning for new and existing degree programs; manages accreditation and program review for Cal Poly and all of its degree programs; directs the assessment of student learning, especially the achievement of six core competencies; oversees the university's Instructionally Related Activities program; implements systemwide CSU initiatives; and makes reports to meet all of the university's accountability requirements.

Academic Programs and Planning is part of the Academic Innovations and Programs (AIP) unit, alongside:

• Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology (ctlt.calpoly.edu) 
• International Center (international.calpoly.edu)
• Service Learning Program (civic.calpoly.edu)
• University Honors Program (honors.calpoly.edu)

 

APP is located in Chase Hall

Chase Hall, APP's temporary home, is one of the original campus dorms and is located near Mustang Stadium.  APP moved onto the second floor of Chase Hall in July 2023. 

Chase Hall was named in honor of Interim President Margaret Chase, the only woman to head the California Polytechnic.  Information about Margaret Chase can be found here.