International Education Week
November 16, 2026 - November 20, 2026
Get ready to embark on a global journey right here at Cal Poly! Join us for International Education Week, hosted by the Cal Poly International Center, from Nov. 16-20! An initiative of the U.S. Departments of State and Education, International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and cultural exchange.
This year’s events will provide exciting opportunities for the campus community to come together to learn, share, and experience global cultures and perspectives.
See the full lineup of events below:
Monday, Nov. 16
Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
4 p.m. – 4:50 p.m., Virtual
Register for Study Abroad 101 Workshop (Virtual)
This interactive, peer-guided workshop provides guidance on important study abroad topics, such as financial preparations, academic planning and program options. You can also talk with a trained peer advisor about any questions you have!
Tuesday, Nov. 17
CEA Abroad Pop-up
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., UU Plaza Cal Poly SLO campus
Come celebrate International Education Week with CEA Abroad, where a team of Alumni Ambassadors will be available to answer your questions about study, intern, business consulting and pre-health/pre-law shadowing programs in over 20 international destinations. Sign in at the event to be entered into a raffle for a $1,500 flight credit, luggage set, travel backpack and airtag!
Cal Poly in Panama Info Session (Virtual)
11 a.m. – 11:50 a.m., Virtual
Register for Cal Poly in Panama Info Session
Students in all majors are invited to attend this session to learn about this hands-on, sustainability-focused spring break program. For this program, students take an online course during the spring semester at Cal Poly, and travel together to Panama during spring break.
Study Abroad Resource Fair
11 a.m. – 1 p.m., The Quad, Maritime campus
Learn about the hundreds of study abroad options available to you through Cal Poly’s International Center! Cal Poly and CSUIP study abroad advisors will be on hand to answer questions.
CEA Abroad Info Session
3 p.m. – 3:50 p.m., Building 35, Room 104, Cal Poly SLO campus
Come learn about CEA Abroad’s study, internship, business consulting and pre-health/pre-law shadowing programs offered in 20+ destinations around the world and hear from past Cal Poly participants!
Sipping Coffee and Spilling Tea — International Student Perspectives
2 p.m. – 2:50 p.m., Building 35, Room 104, Cal Poly SLO campus
Panel discussion of international student perspectives. International students will share their experiences at Cal Poly and in the San Luis Obispo community.
Financial Aid and Scholarships Info Session
4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Mayo Hall Innovation Room 0114, Maritime campus
Studying abroad may be more affordable than you think! Join us to learn how to use financial aid and explore scholarship opportunities to help fund your global adventure.
Twistgiving and Trivia
6 p.m. – 9 p.m., Cal Poly Partners Pavilion, Cal Poly SLO campus
Join Campus Dining for international-themed trivia and put your global knowledge to the test!