Becoming A Poly Rep
Applying for POLY REPS
Our application for the 2024-2025 school year is now closed!
If you are interested in becoming a Poly Rep next year, please fill out this interest list.
The process includes submission of a written application. A limited number of applicants will be invited to in-person interviews with the New Member Recruitment and Selection committee.
Info Sessions:
We strongly encourage you to attend a Poly Reps application info session to learn more about our organization, and to ask any questions you may have with a current Poly Rep!
POLY REPS Selection criteria
- Dedication to group and time commitment (approx. 10-20 hrs. each month, including 2+ tours per month, bi-weekly meetings, & committee participation)
- Sincere desire to represent Cal Poly
- Ability to work well with others
- Effective public speaking ability
- Ability to make a positive first impression
- Ability to adapt to a variety of situations
- Minimum 2.5 cumulative grade-point average, currently enrolled student, with at least one year of coursework remaining (graduating no earlier than spring 2026)
- Eligible for a paid student employment position on campus, and willingness to meet all employment documentation requirements (open to both work study and non-work study students)
Although hard work and commitment are required, much of the individual participation in activities can be worked around the Poly Rep’s class and study schedule.
New this year, Poly Reps is a grant funded student leadership position for the 2024-25 academic year. New Poly Reps that are selected for the 2024-25 application cycle will begin training and onboarding in winter quarter as volunteers, and will be eligible to receive leadership grant funding beginning spring 2024. New Poly Reps will also transition in to an hourly paid ambassador position, beginning in summer 2025.
Recruitment Calendar 2024 - 2025
Application Live: Monday, September 30th
Application Due: Monday, October 28th by 11:59 PM online at polyreps.calpoly.edu
First Round Interviews: November 16th and 17th, 2024
Second Round Interviews: January 11th and 12th, 2025
APPLICATIONS ARE CLOSED for the 2024-2025 Calendar Year
If you are interested in becoming a Poly Rep next year, please fill out this interest list.