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Chase Hall

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Located temporarily in Chase Hall, Academic Programs and Planning (APP) is committed to promoting student success through program improvement and policy development and implementation.

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Are our students learning what we want them to learn? APP works with partners throughout the university to assess student learning so that we continue to offer a diverse, innovative, and renowned education.

University and General Education Assessment

Are our students learning what we want them to learn? APP works with partners throughout the university to assess student learning so that we continue to offer a diverse, innovative, and renowned education.

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Part of Cal Poly's commitment to excellence comes through program development. Learn more the process for proposing a new degree program or modifying an existing program.

Program Development

Part of Cal Poly's commitment to excellence comes through program development. Learn more about the process for proposing a new degree program or modifying an existing program.

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1 University. 109 Programs. Program review is a key component in Cal Poly's commitment to excellence. During this process, programs reflect on effectiveness, student accomplishments, and various improvement measures.

Program Review

Program review is another essential part in Cal Poly's commitment to excellence. During this process, programs reflect on student success and identify needed improvements.

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Welcome to Academic Programs and Planning!

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 2024-2025 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:

 

APP is now located in Chase Hall

Chase Hall is APP's temporary home while Kennedy Library is being renovated.  Chase Hall, one of the original campus dorms, is located near Mustang Stadium.  APP moved onto the second floor of this new location 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.

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Academic Programs and Planning 
1 Grand Avenue
Kennedy Library
  (Bldg. 35), Suite 319  
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 

Main Number 
(805) 756-2246

General Email
acadprog@calpoly.edu