The Institutional Research Office gathers data and compiles readable and useful reports about Cal Poly, including sizes of entering classes, student demographics, etc. You can also contact them to request information.

Keyword searches can take you back through online archives.

Kennedy Library's Special Collections has digitized the campus newspaper under various titles from 1916 to 2011.

The Tribune contains many stories about Cal Poly. Some access is online, older access is via microform. Click here to view the possibilities.

A brief history of Cal Poly with links to photos and other information.

View digital versions of the El Rodeo Yearbook from 1927-1990!

View course catalogs from 1903-2011 here.

View select campus plans from 1907 to 2006.

A variety of departmental newsletters, academic senate documents, and more.


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Housed on the fourth floor of Kennedy Library, the helpful staff here can help you find photos and information about Cal Poly. Click here for hours and for some digitized content.

Housed on the fourth floor of Kennedy Library with University Archives, Special collections has a variety of materials including some pertaining to local history.