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Important Spring Quarter 2012 Dates

Date Event
March 26 Beginning of spring term
March 30 Academic holiday (Cesar Chavez's Day)
April 9 End of 2nd week of instruction
April 16 End of third week of instruction - Census date
May 14 End of seventh week of insturction
May 28 Academic holiday (Memorial Day)
June 1

Last day of classes

June 4-8 Final Examination Period
June 9-10 Commencment

Fall Career Fair: Wednesday and Thursday, October 12 and 13, 2011

The Division of Student Affairs of Cal Poly's Career Services is organizing on campus the Spring Career Fair this fall on Wednesday and Thrusday October 12 and 13, 2011 in the Chumash Auditorium, University Union. Network: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Interview: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Fall Career Fair is a great opportunity for students to meet face-to-face with key recruiting contacts. We encourage students and alumni to use Mustang Jobs search features to maximize their event attendance by researching participating employers in advance, accessing online employer profiles, viewing available positions, key stats and more. Students and alumni may also submit resumes and RSVP to attending employers instantly.

For additional information about this event, go to Career Fair where you will find a Job Fair handout that will assit you in maximizing your impact during the interview process.

To view the list of employers attending the Job Fair, go to Mustang Jobs.

Design Studio Request Form/Guidelines and Policies

If you are unable to register for a required Architecture design studio, it is important that you fill out an online Design Studio Request Form to inform the department of your need. Click on the link below and follow the directions to submit the form. If we don't know you need a design studio, there may not be room for you.

Design Studio Request Form

The design request form cannot be submitted prior to the first day of Open Enrollment Registration. The last day to submit a Design Studio Request Form for the coming quarter is two weeks after Open Enrollment Registration begins. All studio sections must be completely filled before Design Request Forms will be accepted.

Studio Use Policy

The Studio Use Policy guidelines were developed to help ensure the safety, security, and integrity of our facilities.  They are intended to foster a culture of respect for our rooms and buildings.  You are asked to become an informed steward of your environment by reading and acknowledging the guidelines.

Go to the Studio Use Policy web page.

You must read the policy and submit the Studio Use Policy Acknowledgement Form prior to receiving keys for fall quarter design studios.

Studio Responsibilities/Fees

You are responsible for the furniture and equipment in your lab. If any item is missing or damaged during the quarter, a fee will be divided and charged to the entire class (unless one or more students claim responsibility) to replace or repair the item(s) as follows:

  1. 16-Outlet Power Strip .......................... up to $150
  2. A-la-carte Studio Chair ....................... up to $225
  3. 60” x 36” Maple Top Main Desk ........ up to $450
  4. 72” x 36” Maple Top Side Desk ........ up to $450
  5. 42” LCD screen .................................... up to $1,600
  6. 24” iMac ................................................. up to $1,750
  7. Studio Cleaning Fee ............................up to $200/student
  8. Projector Screen ...................................up to $1,500

In addition, you are personally responsible for your lab key. Any late or lost key will result in a charge of up to $250 to your student account.

Please contact the Architecture Department office should you have any questions or concerns.

Form-Z Student Licenses

Students wanting to purchase a form-Z license should go to the
form-Z Student License web page and follow the Ordering Instructions.

Email Professor Thomas Fowler if you have form-Z questions.

World Architects

World Architects is a web site that provides an international database of precedents, products, events, lectures and job opportunities within a single global network.

Resources

Student Digests

Current Digest
05-15-12
05-09-12

05-03-12

04-24-12

04-10-12

04-03-12

03-27-12

03-13-12

03-06-12

02-28-12
02-21-12
02-14-12
02-07-12
01-31-12
01-24-12
01-17-12
01-10-12
01-03-12

2011-2012 Digest Archive

2010-2011 Digest Archive

2009-2010 Digest Archive

2008-2009 Digest Archive

Important Links

Student Resources & Policies: A Listing of Links IMPORTANT

AIA Diversity and Inclusion

Cal Poly Cheating and Plagiarism Policy

Cal Poly Diversity

Cal Poly Graphic Standards manual NEW

Cal Poly Quick Facts

Cal Poly Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy

Cal Poly Students Rights and Responsibilities

CAED Construction Management Policy

CAED Wireless & Server Connection Guidelines

Computer Policy

Grading Policy

Studio Enrollment Policy

4th Year Off-Campus Policy

4th Year Portfolio Requirements

4th Year Independent Study Policy

I-9 Form (if first time working at Cal Poly)

Digital Fabrication Laboratory

Studio Use Policy

Sustainability Links

Time Conflict Request Policy

NAAB

NAAB 2009 Conditions for Accreditation (.pdf)

NAAB 2010 Procedures for Accreditation (.pdf)

Accreditation Letter from Department Head (.pdf)

NAAB 2011 Accreditation Term Letter (.pdf)

NAAB 2011 Visiting Team Report (.pdf)

NAAB 2005 Visiting Team Report (.pdf)

Licensure

ARE Pass Rates (.pdf) NEW

Intern Development Program (IDP)

Career Information and Professional Organizations

Cal Poly Career Services

ARCHcareer.org

ACSA

AIA

AIAS

NAAB

NCARB

NCARB Resources for Interns

The Emerging Professional's Companion (EPC)

Department Head Updates

Fall 2010 Letter from the Department Head

Important Reports

Toward an Evolution of Studio Culture, AIAS 2008 Report (.pdf)

The Redesign of Studio Culture: 2002 AIAS Report (pdf)

AIAS Studio Culture Initiative

Bibliography

Becoming an Architect