Cal Poly Move-in
Come say hi to SLO Hillel staff and student leaders at our Welcome Table on campus during your move-in to Cal Poly. Grab some stickers and Hillel swag, hear about what we do and what…
Explore SLO Hillel
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
21,910 Students
*Percent of population
Graduate Enrollment
50 Jewish Students (5.6%*)
895 Students
*Percent of population
895 Students
*Percent of population
Jewish Experience Through Hillel
- Served by Hillel Yes
- Religious Services Available Yes
- Hillel Rabbi/Senior Jewish Educator No
- Hillel Mental Health/Wellness Staff No
- Kosher Food Available Yes
- Birthright Israel Participation Yes
- Alt Break Participation No
- Israel Fellow Yes
- JLIC Educator No
Campus Climate for Jewish Students
- Hillel CCI Antisemitism Training Participant Yes
- Open Title VI Investigation No
- Anti-Israel Student Government or BDS Resolution None
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
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- 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 17% / 1%
- Greek Life Yes
Events
Kiddush Hour Shabbat at the Bayit
Bring in the start of Shabbat with Hillel. Join us for kiddush blessings and appetizers, and take a tour of the Bayit.
Club Showcase (On-Campus)
SLO Hillel is excited to welcome all to Club Showcase for great swag, staff, and student leaders. Hear about what we do and what we've got planned, and sign up to stay informed.
Welcome BBQ
Join all of Cal Poly's Jewish organizations for a "Welcome to Cal Poly Kosher BBQ." Get a free Hillel T-shirt.
Hillel on Dexter
Come to the first Hillel Bagel Table of the year on Dexter Lawn. Staff and student leaders will be there every week for the rest of the semester to hang out and let you know what's happening at Hillel. This first Bagel Table includes lox - yum!
Hillel Bowling Night
It’s a tradition! Join Hillel for bowling and pizza and meet new friends at Mustang Lanes. Special swag giveaways too!
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