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This Hillel serves: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Cuesta College Hillel of San Luis Obispo is the Jewish home for students at Cal Poly and area community colleges. Our mission is to enrich the lives of Jewish students so that they may enrich the Jewish people and the world. We create inclusive spaces for Jewish expression, meaningful relationships, and deep personal growth rooted in Jewish values. SLO Hillel brings Jewish life to campus with Shabbat and holiday dinners, speakers and classes on Jewish history and tradition, and discussion groups and Jewish food. Hillel also has its own off campus space, known as the SLO Bayit, for Jewish social programs, dinners, and student residents.

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,500 Jewish Students (6.9%*)
21,910 Students
*Percent of population

Graduate Enrollment

50 Jewish Students (5.6%*)
895 Students
*Percent of population

Jewish Experience Through Hillel

Campus Climate for Jewish Students

Kosher Dining

There is a kosher dining option (food truck) ON CAMPUS at Cal Poly!

Options: Kosher food available nearby

Religious Services

Weekly student-led egalitarian services offered at SLO Bayit Rides offered to area reform and Conservative services for Jewish holidays

Frequency: Contact this Hillel

Additional Campus Information

  • Jewish Studies Offered Yes
  • Jewish Studies Major or Minor None
  • Study Abroad in Israel University sponsored program, University approved programs, Accepts credit for Israel study abroad
  • Private/Public Public
  • Acceptance Rate 30%
  • U.S. Region Pacific
  • Commuter/Residential Residential
  • Tuition In-State $6,144
  • Tuition Out-of-State $13,596
  • Out-of-State/Int’l 16% / 1%
  • Greek Life Yes

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Contact Information

1 Grand Avenue, Hillel Box 88
San Luis Obispo CA 93407-0675 US
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805-295-0890
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