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Navigating the Semester Conversion

Starting in Fall 2026, our academic calendar will shift to a semester system. We understand that changes like this may bring questions, and this website will serve as your primary resource for everything related to the College of Engineering's transition—planning, updates, resources, advising, and more.

On This Webpage:

We also encourage you to explore the general University-Wide Semester Conversion Webpage.

How to Prepare for the Semester Conversion:

The Semester Catalog (2026–2028) has been published and includes the finalized semester curriculum. Students are encouraged to meet with an advisor to design an individualized plan for 2025-2026 based on your unique circumstances and credit. To prepare for your appointment, you are encouraged to follow the steps below:

Step #1: Understand Your Catalog Rights

You will have the option to stay on your current quarter-based catalog (2022–2026) or switch to the new semester catalog (2026-2028).

  • Staying on the Quarter Catalog (2022-2026 or earlier) --> You will take semester courses to complete your quarter catalog requirements as specified on the 2022-2026 catalog. You can use the tools below to understand which semester classes fulfill your remaining quarter requirements.
  • Changing to the Semester Catalog (2026-2028) --> You will follow the new semester curriculum and use the tools below to understand what previously taken quarter courses may count towards your new semester catalog requirements

Majors below may have a recommended Catalog based on when you started at Cal Poly. Click on your major in the section below to learn more.

Step #2: Review Major-Specific Advising Materials

Review details about your Major below to learn more about how the Semester Conversion may impact your future course planning.

Major Specific Advising Materials for the Semester Conversion:

Biological Sciences (BIO)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically if below 80% progress gauge.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge. 

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

 

Unless below 80% on progress gauge

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • BIO Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • BIO Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements. Each link has general and concentration examples. 

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

Chemistry (CHEM) & Biochemistry (BCHEM)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • CHEM Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • CHEM Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements
  • BCHEM Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • BCHEM Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements. For polymer concentrations, view this link and select the POLY tabs

Chemistry:

Biochemistry:

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Kinesiology (KINE)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will not be migrated and should talk to an advisor.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028) or 

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 may benefit from switching catalogs. 

 

Transfer Students will not be migrated and may benefit from the Quarter Catalog

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

Concentration Advice

Review the information below for guidance for each concentration within the major.

Health Promotion

Health Promotion Concentration: All classes in the core will be offered in both fall and spring semesters. Concentration courses will be offered once per year.

KINE 349 – If you are unable to complete KINE 349 in Spring 2026, please wait to complete this course on the semester curriculum (KINE 3349).

KINE 301 and KINE 403 – If you have already completed KINE 301, but still need to complete KINE 403, do so by Spring 2026. This course will be merged with KINE 301 as we move to semesters. If you have not yet completed KINE 301, please wait to take the merged course (KINE 301 + KINE 403) during semesters (KINE 4403).

KINE 451 – This course will only be offered in spring this year. You will complete KINE 4451 when we move to semesters.

Sport Science

Sport Science Concentration: All classes in the core will be offered in both fall and spring semesters. Concentration courses will be offered once per year.

KINE 278 – If you wait to take this until semesters, this course will become KINE 3325 and fulfill both your GE Upper-Division C and graduation writing requirement.

KINE 308 – This course will not be offered this year. It is merging with KINE 312 when we move to semesters (KINE 3312). If you take KINE 3312 on semesters, you will be checking off both KINE 308 and KINE 312. If you have already completed KINE 312, please coordinate with Dr. M to identify another upper-division course to use as a course substitute. Some potential courses to consider: KINE 323, KINE 406, KINE 409, KINE 324, KINE 382.

KINE 324 - If you wait to take this until semesters, this course will become KINE 3324 and fulfill both your GE Upper-Division D and graduation writing requirement.

KINE 349 – Please plan to take this in Spring 2026 if you can. If you are unable to complete KINE 349 in Spring 2026, please wait to complete this course on the semester curriculum (KINE 3349).

KINE 301 and KINE 403 – If you have already completed KINE 301, but still need to complete KINE 403, do so by Spring 2026. This course will be merged with KINE 301 as we move to semesters. If you have not yet completed KINE 301, please wait to take the merged course (KINE 301 + KINE 403) during semesters (KINE 4403).

KINE 451 – This course will only be offered in spring this year. You will complete KINE 4451 when we move to semesters.

Exercise Science

Exercise Science Concentration: All classes in the core will be offered in both fall and spring semesters. Concentration courses will be offered once per year.

KINE 349 – This is a core class for the major, but also a pre-requisite for KINE 449. If you are unable to complete both KINE 349 and KINE 449 by the end of Spring 2026, please wait to complete this course on the semester curriculum (KINE 3349).

KINE 403 – If you have already completed KINE 301, but still need to complete KINE 403, do so by Spring 2026. This course will be merged with KINE 301 as we move to semesters. If you have not yet completed KINE 301, please wait to take the merged course (KINE 301 + KINE 403) during semesters (KINE 4403).

KINE 445 – This course is not being offered in winter or spring this year. You will complete this after the move to semesters (KINE 4445).

KINE 451 – This course will only be offered in spring this year. When we transition to semesters, this class will be merged with KINE 454. You will complete KINE 4451 when we move to semesters. KINE 454 – This course is not offered this year. It is merging with KINE 451 when we move to semesters. To meet this requirement, you will complete KINE 4451 during semesters.
 

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Liberal Studies (LS)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically.

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • LS Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • LS Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Marine Science (MSCI)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% progress gauge.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically if below 80% progress gauge.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge. 

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

 

Unless below 80% on progress gauge.

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • MSCI Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • MSCI Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Mathematics (MATH)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will not be migrated and may benefit from Quarter Catalog

Semester Catalog 

(2026-2028)

 

or Quarter Catalog (2022-2026)

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • MATH Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • MATH Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples: Due to the complex nature of the MATH degree, please see a faculty advisor in the Math department. Read below for concentration guidance: 

For all students, any sequence course must be taken on either the quarter or semester curriculum. You cannot begin a series on quarters and finish the series on semesters. 

General Curriculum: Complete one of the following tracks before Fall 2026: MATH 413/414, MATH 482/483, MATH 482/406, MATH 406/413, MATH 406/440, MATH 482/413 or MATH 482/440. 

Exceptions: If you take MATH 406 under quarters, you can take Topology under semesters to complete the 406/440 track. If you take MATH 482 in quarters, you can take Topology under semesters to complete the 482/440 track.

Applied Mathematics: Prioritize taking MATH 304 and MATH 413 before Fall 2026.

Mathematics Teaching Concentration: Prioritize taking MATH 482 before Fall 2026.

Pure Mathematics Concentration: Please see a faculty advisor.

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Microbiology (MCRO)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge.

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge.

 

Transfer Students will be migrated automatically if below 80% on progress gauge.

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026) 

 

Unless below 80% on progress gauge

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • MCRO Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • MCRO Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

 

Physics (PHYS)

Catalog Recommendations:

Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
Your Recommended Catalog is

Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

 

First Years will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will not be migrated and should talk to an Advisor

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically.

 

Transfer Students will not be migrated and may benefit from Quarter Catalog

Semester Catalog

(2026-2028)

 

or 

 

Quarter Catalog (2022-2026)

Quarter Catalog

(2022-2026)

Catalog Requirements:

Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

Requirement Mappings:

Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

  • PHYS (BS) Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • PHYS (BS) Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements
  • PHYS (BA) Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
    • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
  • PHYS (BA) Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
    • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

Flowchart Examples:

The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

Make a Plan:

Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

     

    Public Health (HLTH)

    Catalog Recommendations:

    Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

    started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
    Your Recommended Catalog is

    Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

     

    First Years will be migrated automatically.

     

    Transfer Students will not be migrated and should talk to an Advisor

    Quarter Catalog

    (2022-2026)

     

    Current Second Years who started Fall 2024 will not be migrated automatically. 

     

    Transfer Students will not be migrated and may benefit from the Quarter Catalog

    Quarter Catalog

    (2022-2026)

    Quarter Catalog

    (2022-2026)

    Catalog Requirements:

    Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

    Requirement Mappings:

    Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

    Flowchart Examples:

    The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements.

    Concentration & Admit Year Advice

    Review the information below for guidance for each admit year and concentration within the major.

    Started 2022 or earlier

    If you started in 2022-2023 or before, we recommend that you complete the following courses by Spring 2026:

    •HLTH 318. Starting Fall 2026, HLTH 3318 will be an expanded version of HLTH 318 and have more content than you need.

    •HLTH 410. After Spring 2026, this course may not be offered again until Winter 2027.

    • HLTH 320

    • HLTH 334 (pre-requisite for HLTH 402, HLTH 405, HLTH 410, HTLH 434)

    • HLTH 405

    • HLTH 450 (Worksite and University Health Promotion Concentration Students Only)

    If you have any issues enrolling in one of these classes, please stay on the waitlist (if applicable) and contact the department (kph@calpoly.edu) if you are unable to enroll.

    Important Note: HLTH 453, Obesity Prevention and Treatment, is no longer offered. Classes that you can take in place of HLTH 453 by concentration:

    Community and Public Health Concentration or Culture and Society Concentration, you can take: HLTH 450 (recommended - offered every quarter in this year) or KINE 382 or KINE 412

    Worksite and University Health Promotion Concentration, you can take: KINE 382 or KINE 412

    Physical Activity in Public Health Concentration, you can take: HLTH 450 (recommended) or KINE 382


    Please note that a major course cannot double-count towards your concentration and approved elective. Please ensure the course substitution for HLTH 453 you select is not in your concentration or has already been completed as an approved elective. Course substitutions (HLTH 450, KINE 382, KINE 412) for HLTH 453 should be automatically applied to your degree progress report if you started in Fall 2022 or after. If you started before Fall 2022, you must complete a course substitution form.

    Started 2023

    If you started Fall 2023, the department recommends that you complete the following by Spring 2026:

    • Complete both HLTH 298 and HLTH 318. Starting Fall 2026, the two courses will be combined into one course (HLTH 3318). HLTH 3318 will be an expanded version of HLTH 318 and have more content than you need.

    • Complete HLTH 320. This course will not be offered after Spring 2026.

    • Complete HLTH 334. This course will not be offered after Spring 2026.

    • Complete STAT 313. This course will no longer be a GE B course after Spring 2026.

    • Complete HLTH 410. After Spring 2026, this course may not be offered again until Winter 2027.

    If you have any issues enrolling in one of these classes, please stay on the waitlist (if applicable) and contact the department (kph@calpoly.edu) if you are unable to enroll.

    Important Note: HLTH 453, Obesity Prevention and Treatment, is no longer offered. Classes that you can take in place of HLTH 453 by concentration are listed below:

    o Community and Public Health Concentration or Culture and Society Concentration, you can take: HLTH 450 (recommended) or KINE 382 or KINE 412.

    o Worksite and University Health Promotion Concentration, you can take: KINE 382 or KINE 412.

    o Physical Activity in Public Health Concentration, you can take: HLTH 450 (recommended) or KINE 382.

    Please note that a major course cannot double-count towards your concentration and approved elective. Please ensure the course substitution for HLTH 453 you select is not in your concentration or has already been completed as an approved elective.

    While course substitutions (HLTH 450, KINE 382, KINE 412) for HLTH 453 should be automatically applied to your degree progress report if you started in Fall 2022 or after, it is recommended to still complete a course substitution form.

    Started 2024

    If you started in 2024, the department recommends that you:

    • Complete both HLTH 298 and HLTH 318 by Spring 2026. Starting Fall 2026, the two courses will be combined into one course (HLTH 3318). HLTH 3318 will be an expanded version of HLTH 318 and have more content than you need.

    • Complete STAT 313 by Spring 2026. After Spring 2026, this course will no longer be a GE B course.

    If you have any issues enrolling in one of these classes, please stay on the waitlist (if applicable) and contact the department (kph@calpoly.edu) if you are unable to enroll.

    Started 2025

    If you started in 2025, the department recommends that you:

    • Complete HLTH 101 as soon as possible.

    • Complete HLTH 265 by Winter 2026.

    • Do not complete HLTH 298 before Spring 2026. Starting Fall 2026, the two courses will be combined into one course (HLTH 3318). We recommend you wait to complete HLTH 3318 until the 2026-2027 academic year.

    • Wait to declare a concentration until Fall 2026.

    If you have any issues enrolling in one of these classes, please stay on the waitlist (if applicable) and contact the department (kph@calpoly.edu) if you are unable to enroll.

    If you have any questions about public health courses and concentration courses, please contact the Public Health Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Julia Alber, at jmalber@calpoly.edu

    Make a Plan:

    Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

     

    Statistics (STAT)

    Catalog Recommendations:

    Students have the right to elect which Catalog they plan to graduate on. Below are general recommendations for your major, but you are encouraged to meet with an advisor if you have any questions about your plan.

    started at Cal Poly Fall 2025 Fall 2024 Fall 2023 Fall 2022 or prior
    Your Recommended Catalog is

    Semester Catalog (2026-2028)

     

    First Years will be migrated automatically.

     

    Transfer Students will be migrated automatically.

    Semester Catalog

    (2026-2028)

     

    Current Second Years who started in Fall 2024 will be migrated automatically if below 80% progress gauge.

     

    Transfer Students will be migrated automatically.

    Quarter Catalog

    (2022-2026

     

    Quarter Catalog

    (2022-2026)

    Catalog Requirements:

    Review the Curriculum Sheet for the Catalog you decide on to determine your Graduation Requirements.

    Requirement Mappings:

    Once you determine your Catalog choice, you can use the requirement mappings below to see how courses will apply.

    • STAT Staying on the Quarter Catalog Requirements Mappings
      • Shows how Semester Courses will count towards the 2022-2026 Quarter Catalog requirements
    • STAT Changing to the Semester Catalog Requirement Mappings (Coming Soon)
      • Shows how previously taken Quarter courses will count towards the 2026-2028 Semester Catalog requirements

    Flowchart Examples:

    The examples below provide one possible way to complete your degree requirements. Each link has general and concentration examples. 

    Make a Plan:

    Use the resources below to make a graduation plan.

     

    Step #3: Understand Your Current Credit

    Before you plan ahead, you should first know where you are now. You should understand your Degree Progress Report and identify what credit you have in the following areas:

    • General Education (GE) Courses
    • Major Courses
    • Support Courses

    Understanding your current credit will help you determine which Catalog will be a better fit for you.

    Understanding your 2022-26 Curriculum Sheet

    Your Curriculum Sheet displays all of your degree course requirements in a one to two page snapshot.

      How to access your Curriculum Sheet - 2022-2026 or Prior

      1. Go to the Degree Flowcharts and Curriculum Sheets website
      2. Select Your Catalog Year (please see your Poly Profile to determine your catalog year)
      3. Select your major
      4. Select your concentration (if applicable)
      5. Select Curriculum Sheet

      The Curriculum Sheet is broken down into four main sections that are described below:

      Picture of Curriculum Sheet

      Major Courses

      Major courses are the courses that make up your major curriculum. In some majors, this includes technical electives or concentrations.

      Support Courses

      Support courses are courses chosen by your department to provide foundational support for your Major Courses. In the Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, these courses sometimes double count as General Education Courses.

      General Education (GE) Courses

      General Education courses are broken down into several areas. You may notice some of these areas are completed through your Support Courses. In most cases, transfers still need to complete some GE courses at Cal Poly, including the Upper Division C.

      Free Electives

      Free Electives can be found on some major curriculum sheets. If your major has Free Electives, you can fulfill these with transfer credit (including Advanced Placement), pre-health prerequisites, or additional courses.

      Understanding Your Degree Progress Report

      Your Degree Progress Report

      Your Degree Progress Report (also known as your DPR) is the most important tool to understand as a Cal Poly student. Like the Curriculum Sheet, the Degree Progress Report displays all of your degree requirements to graduate. The Evaluations Unit uses the Degree Progress Report to post your degree so it is important to make sure the courses you have and will be taking are fulfilling the requirements you expected in your DPR.

      Your DPR should be run at least once per quarter to track your progress to a degree.

      The Degree Progress Report is also broken down into sections that are described below.

      As a reminder, your Degree Progress Report will reflect your current Catalog. At this time, the Degree Progress Report for the 2026-2028 is not available.

      How to access your Degree Progress Report

      1. Log in to my.calpoly.edu
      2. Go to your Student Center under My Apps on the left hand side
      3. Click on Degree Progress Report under the drop-down menu and then click on the arrows

       

      How to read your Degree Progress Report

      Scrolling through the Degree Progress Report can be a little confusing. It can be helpful to look at the Degree Progress Report with your Curriculum Sheet in hand as it is broken up into sections similarly to your Curriculum Sheet.

      You can view your Degree Progress Report through the PDF or online.

      If you view it online, you can select "Hide Satisfied Requirements" to see what requirements you will need to plan for.

      At the top, you will find General Undergraduate Degree Requirements. These are important, but don't be concerned because most of these requirements will be met as you complete your courses.

      The United States Cultural Pluralism Requirement and the Graduation Writing Requirement are also in this section. We will review both of those requirements below.

      Picture of DPR

      Next your General Education Requirements appear.

      Picture of DPR

      After GE Courses, you will see a section for your Major Requirements, which includes your support courses. If you have a declared concentration, then this section will also appear below your Major Requirements.

      Picture of DPR

       

      It is so important that you READ all the notes for each section in the DPR. Not reading the notes may mean you miss important information and take a class that is not necessary. If you have any questions, let us know at bcsmadvising@calpoly.edu. We are here to help!

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      You can view more Frequently Asked Questions on the University Semester Conversion FAQ Webpage.

      What's changing in Fall 2026?

        Quarters Semesters
      Academic Year Three academic year terms: Fall, Winter, and Spring. Plus Summer. Two academic year terms: Fall & Spring. Plus Summer.
      Term Length 10 Week + Finals 15 Week
      Typical Course Unit 4 units 3 & 4 units
      Recommended Course Load

      16 units per quarter

      4 classes

      15 units per semester

      5 classes
      Full-Time Status (take note for financial aid) 12 units 12 units
      Academic Year Calendar Begins in September and ends in June (view 2025-2026 Academic Calendar) Begins in August and ends in May (view 2026-2027 Academic Calendar)
      Course Numbers 3 digits (ex. ENGL 145)

      4 digits (ex. ENGL 1145)
      General Education (GE) Pattern Current GE Information GE 2026 Template
      Class Standing

      Units Completed:

      0-44 Freshman

      45-89 Sophomore

      90-134 Junior

      135+ Senior

      Units Completed:

      0-29 Freshman

      30-59 Sophomore

      60-89 Junior

      90+ Senior

      What is changing with General Education (GE) Courses?

      The 2026-28 Semester Catalog will have a new GE pattern. Changes to the new GE pattern and how they align with the previous GE pattern can be found on the GE 2026 Webpage.

      Semester Catalog Changes:

      • Reduction in GE Units: The total number of lower-division GE units will be reduced by five semester units. This includes:
        • Removal of GE Area E (Lifelong Learning)
        • Removal of the Lower Division Area C Elective (Arts and Humanities) - GE C1 (3A) and GE C2 (3B) will still be required
        • Removal of GE Electives (8 units) currently required 
      • All GE area letters and numbers are changing from letter-first to number-first (ie: GE A2 will now be GE 1A).

      Quarter Catalog Changes:

      • No requirement changes - you must complete your GE courses on the Quarter Catalog
      • You must still complete all requirements with their existing stipulations: 
        • Three courses in Lower-Division Area C, each from a different course prefix
        • Three courses in Area D, from at least two different course prefixes
        • GE Area E (see FAQ below)
        • 8 units of GE Electives in Areas B, C, and D (standard template): select from two different areas (B, C, and D)
      • Course descriptions in the catalog and Schedule Builder descriptions will show both old and new GE designations so that you can make the right choices based on your catalog. You will continue selecting classes using the GE Area numbers you’re already familiar with on your curriculum display or Degree Progress Report (DPR). Be sure to pay attention to which catalog you are following and to the corresponding course descriptions for that catalog.

        • Example: if you still need to complete a B4 (Math/Stat) requirement, simply look for B4-approved classes in Schedule Builder—just as you do now.

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