Cal Poly is consistently ranked among the top universities in the West and employs a philosophy of Learn by Doing, which educates the head and the hand and prepares accomplished students who value the link between knowledge and application and are confident in their ability to make an impact. It focuses on putting learning into practice by working across disciplines and having extensive partnerships to address today’s — and tomorrow’s — most pressing challenges. Cal Poly and its alumni make a difference every day in industries, communities and lives across California and around the world.
Cal Poly has chosen Fullstack Academy to power its tech bootcamps. Fullstack is one of the longest running and most successful coding bootcamps in the nation. Its graduates are equipped to succeed in the professional world through Fullstack’s foundational teaching method, which allows students to thrive in their first job and every job. Bootcamp graduates also gain the assistance of Fullstack’s dedicated career services team and leave as members of the Cal Poly–Fullstack community — a supportive alumni network that can help open doors to future career opportunities.
FAQs
No, you do not need to be a current student or alumni in order to apply.
If you’re interested in the Cal Poly Extended Education Tech Bootcamps and not sure which program is right for you, we recommend reaching out to your Student Advisor and learning about the roles you’ll be prepared for in each curriculum like Junior Software Engineer (Coding) and Cybersecurity Analyst (Cyber). Once you have a sense of what you want your future career to look like, identify if studying part-time or full-time is best for you. From there, apply to your program of choice (no prep required). Next, our Admissions team can help you advance in the process and even help you switch programs if you change your mind (e.g., Coding to Cyber)
All students must have their own laptop (or desktop for 100% online classes). We recommend having 16 GB RAM and ~50-100 GB storage. Netbooks, thin clients and tablets are not permitted. Mac or Windows is fine, but please note that the new Apple M1 processor is not yet fully supported.
We have a long-standing method for learning technical skills in an online format. Visit our Online Experience page to learn more.
To be eligible for the program, you must be at least 18 years old and a high school grad/GED holder by the start date of your intended cohort.
Yes, our programs are beginner-friendly. Each is specifically designed for professionals who have no previous experience in the new discipline they're studying (e.g., cybersecurity, web development, etc.). While some background knowledge is helpful, the only expectation is that students have general computer literacy skills in basics like efficiently using the internet/cloud and Windows.
