Eligibility and Applying for Off-Campus Study
Criteria for Participation
Most programs have specific criteria for participation. The Landscape Architecture Department approves students for Off-Campus study who meet the following conditions:
- Good academic standing with a Cal Poly SLO grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or better.
- Completion of ALL general education and departmental required courses in the major up to the time of participation.
- Completion of a minimum of two (2) Focus Studios and ILC's prior to the quarter of off-campus study.
- Review of progress towards degree with an academic advisor and a plan of coursework during Off-Campus study activities.
Process for Participation and Application Form
Review and Research Programs – The department makes a late fall / early winter presentation to introduce programs and the application process. Please click here to review the most recent presentation.
Attend Information Sessions – Attend a mandatory Study Abroad 101 Workshop offered by Cal Poly as well as department and program presentations to learn more about opportunities. For more information on Study Abroad 101, click here.
Estimate Costs – Create a budget that includes tuition, program fees, transportation, room and board, school supplies and personal expenses. Review budget with your family and the Financial Aid office as necessary.
Meet with Off Campus Study Faculty Advisors – Review course offerings, schedule, application requirements. Department Off-Campus Study Committee contact information:
Joseph Ragsdale
Email: jragsdal@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2040
César Torres-Bustamante
Email: ctorresb@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-1534
Aaron Liggett
Email: aliggett@calpoly.edu
Phone: 756-2915
Apply Directly to Program – Varies, but most programs require separate applications. Pay close attention to application requirements and deadlines.
Complete Cal Poly's Study Abroad Advising Application - click here and complete steps #2 and #3.
Complete a Department Application – Due mid-winter quarter, this application helps with advising, providing course credit and scheduling. The department reviews applications for satisfaction of participation criteria and notifies students of their status to participate, preliminary course substitutions and related academic issues.
Click here to download the Off Campus Study Application. **Please return completed applications to Joseph Ragsdale.**
