Visit the University
Welcome to Â鶹¹ÙÍø! Whether you're thinking about attending, are a proud graduate, prospective employee or part of the local community, we invite you to visit our campuses.
The Welcome Center
Start your visit to our San Luis Obispo campus at the Welcome Center in the YakÊ”itʸutʸu residential center. Hear from staff and students why Â鶹¹ÙÍø, and the surrounding Central Coast, is such a special place to live and to learn and how Learn by Doing is part of everything we do.
Bring your questions about campus and the San Luis Obispo area. If you've registered for a tour, most begin at the Welcome Center.
Explore Â鶹¹ÙÍø
In-Person and Online
Join our student ambassadors to learn about the San Luis Obispo or Solano campus from a student's perspective. Or choose from one of many options to see the San Luis Obispo campus from home. Whichever way you go, there's a lot to see and a lot to learn about Â鶹¹ÙÍø, our Learn by Doing approach, and our community.
Tips for a Great Visit
Getting To San Luis Obispo
Â鶹¹ÙÍø is located in San Luis Obispo, midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on U.S. Highway 101. Our campus is easily accessible via car, plane or train.
Parking
Visitor parking for campus tours is located at adjacent to the Welcome Center. Visitor permits are required. Parking is also available at various .
Welcome Center Directions
Looking for directions to the ? Here's a short video with all the information you'll need. If you just need the address, the center is located at 1 Grand Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407) in the yakʔitʸutʸu residential community.
Campus Map
Finding your way around campus is quick and easy using our .
Dining Facilities
Campus dining options include grab-and-go meals and dine-in at our .
Tourist Information
Make the most of your campus visit by setting aside some extra time to .
Once You're Here
Getting to campus, things to do in and around San Luis Obispo and Â鶹¹ÙÍø traditions.
Life on the Central Coast
San Luis Obispo (often referred to as "SLO") is a classic university town full of restaurants, shops, culture and nightlife. Just outside of town, you'll find hiking trails, miles of Pacific coastline, beaches and more.
Getting to Campus
Once you're in San Luis Obispo, Â鶹¹ÙÍø isn't hard to find. We recommend entering campus via the Grand Avenue entrance which will take you past the Welcome Center. Turn left at the light for our main parking structure.
You can also . The university's address is 1 Grand Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93407.
Campus Traditions
From our nationally-acclaimed Week of Welcome (WOW) to the infamous Tri-Tip Challenge—and everything in between—Â鶹¹ÙÍø's history is rich with formal, and not-so-formal, traditions.
Connect with Us
Ask specific questions of admissions and financial aid, reach out to Human Resources, join our mailing list to stay current and connected to campus. Also find and follow Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s official social media channels and accounts.