Poly Reps

What we do:

Give campus tours and presentations to prospective students and their parents, alumni and special visitors
Make presentations about Cal Poly at high schools and community colleges
Serve on panels discussing student life at Cal Poly for counselors, parents, teachers, students, and alumni
Represent Cal Poly as hosts or resource persons at campus public relations events
Attend biweekly meetings and tri-annual training retreats
Inform current Cal Poly students about alumni participation after graduation and the benefits of the Cal Poly National Alumni Association
Enjoy special events for members such as the new member celebration, the fall retreat, district and national conventions, holiday parties, all-ambassador events, annual End-of-the-Year Banquet, etc.

Dedication to the group and a minimum time commitment of 10-15 hours per month.
Sincere desire to represent Cal Poly (POLY REPS bleed green and gold)
Ability to work well with others
Effective speaking ability
Ability to make a positive first impression
Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
Cross-section of Cal Poly student body (major/college, ethnicity, gender)
Knowledge of the university
Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average; full-time student status; a minimum of one quarter completed at Cal Poly with at least one year of coursework remaining at time of application

Being part of a dynamic, high visibility, helping organization
Opportunity to work with and learn from university professionals in recruitment, marketing, public relations, development, advancement, alumni, and management
Enjoy extending Cal Poly hospitality and information which will help high school and community college students and their parents in their decisions about where to attend college
Broaden contacts among faculty, staff, students, administration, and alumni for pleasure, help on campus, and references upon graduation
Provide an important voluntary service for their alma mater by presenting a positive image of Cal Poly to students, parents, alumni, donors, and other persons important to the university
Meet fun and enthusiastic people who love Cal Poly as much as you do!