Department Policies

Department Policies

Academic Policy

Students are responsible for reading and understanding the department's Policy on Academic Performance. Early in Fall quarter, instructors will discuss the Policy and distribute copies to all new students. Students are expected to return to the Landscape Architecture Department office a signed acknowledgment that they have received, read, and understand the policy. If the policy is updated, you will be asked to sign a new copy.

Incomplete Course Policy

Students are responsible for reading and understanding the department's Policy on Incomplete Courses. All requests for changes require an Incomplete Grade Contract which must be downloaded and electronically filled out to be brought to the Landscape Architecture Department Office. For further information, individuals will need to inquire at the Landscape Architecture Department Office.

Accreditation Status & Public Information Policy

Cal Poly's five-year program in landscape architecture is accredited by the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) and recognized by the Landscape Architects Technical Committee of the California Board of Architectural Examiners. Public Information Policy Programs accredited by the LAAB are required to provide reliable information to the public. Programs must report on accreditation status and their performance. This information is to help potential students make informed application decisions.

Click here to view the Landscape Architecture Public Information Policy

Studio Use & Stewardship Policy

A signed copy of this Policy must be filed with the Landscape Architecture Department by all students or an academic "HOLD" will be placed on the student’s records.  You only need to sign the acknowledgment of this policy once during your time at Cal Poly. If the policy is updated, you will be asked to sign a new copy.

Go to the Studio Use & Stewardship Policy, print, read, sign, date and deliver a copy of the document to the Landscape Architecture Department office.

Studio Access

Students have 24/7 access to their assigned studio in the Dexter Building. All studios have key-code locks. Instructors will announce the key codes in class. Students are expected to keep the key codes confidential. Lockers and/or storage carts are provided in some studios. Students need to bring their own padlocks.