Campus Life

There are really nice places that accept plus dollars, a form of food credit, but there are certain places that accept the meal credits that aren't as appetizing. However, there is a lot of variety, and we do have multiple Starbucks, a Jamba Juice, Einsteins Bagel's, and Chick-fil-a which is really nice.

The food covered by meal plans on campus is pretty low quality, but you also have Plus Dollars to spend sometimes on tastier food.

Food is ok not the worst but when you have to feed such a large bulk of kids I don't blame them for not having amazing food. They do have a large variety of options though.

I would suggest you cook for yourself. The food wasn't particularly good.

Okay, to be completely honest here, Cal Poly food is downright disappointing. The campus does use wholesome ingredients and even organic produce most of the time. However, its what they DO to the food that makes it gross. Half the time, the students who live on campus have food poisoning one way or another and its a hit or miss depending on whether or not you really want to risk the Chinese food or stay safe and eat some cereal instead.

Campus Dining is not the best, but I miss having a meal plan and not having to cook for myself and go grocery shopping.

I'm never hungry and there are healthy options.

Campus food is campus food. There are two parts of the freshman meal plans: meals (a set amount of money that you can use to buy food; the amount changes depending on the meal) and plu$ dollars (which act like actual money). Of the places on campus, only three take meals, but everywhere else takes plu$ dollars, including the Subway and library cafe. The three places that take meals, people generally like one or two of them but avoid the third, depending on preference. I'd say it averages out; some campus food is decent, some is more on the sketchy side. There are some obvious vegetarian options, but vegans may be limited to a lot of salad. The Campus Market has many grocery items that are conveniently on campus, but it is more difficult to cook if you're living in the dorms.

The food here is fine. Its not excellent but there are quite a few options and places to eat on campus, and down town SLO is very close like a 5 minute ride away.

Meal plans are required for freshmen. If you're living in the dorms, I suggest getting the least meals, that way you can use your Plus Dollars other places and get good food. Most of the food in dining halls is really greasy and not very appealing.

It is definitely not a school in the south, by no means do you have to be in greek life to feel included. Many people do join, but its not necessary to enjoy the college life.

I don't know anything about the greek life but I'm assuming its fantastic.

I'm not a part of it, but many are and love it.

it is definitely here but doesn't overtake campus

Not very big. There is no actual greek row, there is just a street of houses owned by fraternities and sororities spread out.

Can't say, I'm not in a frat.

Unsure.

I don't know much about Greek life but my friends that are involved enjoy it very much; they talk about all the friends they have made and all the great experiences they have had.

Its a good way to meet people and make the campus feel small. I'm in AEPi and it has been a great experience.

I am extremely happy that I went through recruitment at Cal Poly and joined a sorority. Although this experience is not for everyone, I have made incredible friends and have learned to grow and collaborate. The greek system is not large, so it's easy to get to know other houses. Everyone has been really friendly and I definitely giving it a try!