Cal Poly welcomes incoming first year students to the Quarter Plus (Q+) program. This program provides an intensive opportunity for students to accelerate their academic studies and begin college experience a little bit early.
The program classes take place from August 15 to September 12.
On Campus General Education (GE) Classes include:
BIO S123-01: Biology of Sex (GE Area B2)
MU S120-01: Music Appreciation (GE Area C1)
TH S210-01: Introduction to Theatre (GE Area C1)
ES S112-01: Race, Culture and Politics in the United States (GE Area D1)
HNRS S164-01: Sustainability and Communities (GE Area D2)
RPTA S255-01: Leadership and Diverse Groups (GE Area E)
On Campus COMS sections include:
HNRS S101-01
COMS S101-02
COMS S101-03
COMS S101-04
COMS S101-05
COMS S101-06
COMS S101-07
COMS S101-08
ENGL S145-01: Writing Arguments
Virtual Programs include:
COMS S101-09
COMS S101-11
COMS S101-12
COMS S101-13
Explore program details on the Quarter Plus website
The Quarter Plus Program offers several advantages, including mentoring and support from qualified learning assistants, professional staff and experienced faculty members. Students benefit from enhanced academic readiness and skills that prepare them for university-level coursework.
By earning 8 units of academic credit before the fall quarter even begins, participants accelerate their progress towards their degree. The program also fosters a stronger sense of belonging and social connection among students.
Additionally, Quarter Plus provides academic and psychological preparation for the faster pace of Cal Poly's quarter system, enabling students to enter the fall quarter with more confidence and readiness for success.
