Cal Poly plans to award diplomas to 6,312 students during six commencement ceremonies in San Luis Obispo this weekend.
“At Cal Poly, everything is ultimately about student success, and this year’s graduates have succeeded brilliantly,” Cal Poly President Jeffrey D. Armstrong said in a university news release ahead of the weekend. “They are prepared to show the world what they can do.”
On Saturday, the university held separate ceremonies in Spanos Stadium for the College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences; the College of Architecture and Environmental Design and the College of Engineering.
Ceremonies for the Orfalea College of Business, Philip and Christina College of Science and Mathematics and College of Liberal Arts were set for Sunday.
An estimated 50,000 guests were expected across all the ceremonies, the university said.
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
In total, the university expected to award 5,920 undergraduate degrees and 785 graduate degrees.
The College of Engineering was expected to give out the most degrees with a total of 2,023 during its ceremony Saturday. That included 1,644 undergraduate degrees and 379 graduate degrees.
According to the release, Cal Poly also announced it was awarding three honorary degrees during the ceremonies: one to award-winning leader and educator Bradford Parkinson, another to Cal Poly alumnus and Athletics Hall of Fame member Ted Tollner and a final one to winery owner Hansjörg Wyss.
Parkinson’s honorary doctor of science degree comes from the College of Engineering, Tollner’s honorary doctor of humane letters comes from the Philip and Christina Bailey College of Science and Mathematics, and Wyss’s honorary doctor of science degree comes from the Orfalea College of Business.
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. A group of graduates cheer. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. A group of graduates cheer as the confetti bombs go off. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Olivia Hanley, Animal Science, Hilla Ben-Moshe, Nutrition Science and Ardani Fairchild, Wine and Viticulture, all proudly display their diplomas, Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. A group of new graduates cheer just before the confetti bombs go off. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Kendal Jamison walks down the ramp with her service dog Tonga after receiving her diploma. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Maria Rios, Master of Science, Agriculture Education waves to family after she gets her diploma. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Sarah Solis, right, and Grace Damaschino both Master of Science, Environment Science Management majors, hug each other after getting their diplomas. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Trevor Autry raises his arms after he receives his diploma. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Gabriella Monreal, a Bioresouce and Agricultural Engineering graduate, says her grandmother decorated her cap. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Graduating student held their chests to the pledge of allegience. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Chloe Croll, an Expedience Industry Management graduate, shows off her diploma. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Some interesting, fanciful caps. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Graduating student held their chests to the pledge of allegience. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Samuel Andrews, president of Associated Students, Inc. stood at the podium for the student comment. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Some interesting caps. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. The Cal Poly band played. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Cal Poly State University president, Dr. Jeffrey Armstrong, congratulates all the students. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Interesting footwear. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Some artsy caps. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. ldickinson@thetribunenews.com Laura Dickinson
Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
Cal Poly kicked off graduation weekend with three ceremonies on June 15, 2024. The university expects to celebrate more than 6,300 graduates throughout the weekend. Laura Dickinson ldickinson@thetribunenews.com
This story was originally published June 15, 2024 at 12:31 PM.
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Kaytlyn Leslie writes about business and development for The San Luis Obispo Tribune. Hailing from Nipomo, she also covers city governments and happenings in San Luis Obispo. She joined The Tribune in 2013 after graduating from Cal Poly with her journalism degree.
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