University Archives Services
As the official repository for the records of the California Polytechnic State University, the mission of University Archives is to document the history, growth and development of the university.
A vital resource for students, alumni, faculty, campus personnel, and other friends of Cal Poly, the University Archives provides information on Cal Poly's teaching, research, and outreach missions; student life and activities; campus buildings and grounds; and Cal Poly lore and traditions.
The University Archives was established to serve the Cal Poly community, but our holdings and services are also available for use by visiting scholars and the general public.
Accessing the University Archives through Special Collections
University Archives is located in the Special Collection Department and, as such, shares its access procedurecs and policies.
- Research Access and Reference Requests
- How to use the University Archives collections and how to get assistance. The University Archives Department is staffed to provide access and expertise on its holdings. It is not staffed to do research.
- Reading Room Guidelines
- Holdings of the University Archives Department are available to faculty, staff, students, and the public for research, within conditions imposed by donor agreements and institutional policy.
- Reproductions and Reprographics
- How to get reproduction of items in the collections.
Use Guidelines
- Copyright Guidelines
- Learn about University Archives copyright guidelines.
