This is Doing
In the Cal Poly College of Engineering, students tackle real-world challenges through our signature Learn by Doing approach, gaining the curiosity, rigor and hands-on experience to lead in a rapidly changing world. Their work fuels innovation, advances applied research and delivers solutions that make an impact beyond campus.
At the heart of our mission is student success, driven by immersive, hands-on learning environments that empower students to solve complex problems through systems-level thinking. When you give, you empower students to turn ideas into action and potential into progress, changing the world one solution at a time.
Challenge Gifts:
Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP) - DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
All gifts to the fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000. SURP provides College of Engineering undergraduates with hands-on research experiences alongside faculty, advance faculty scholarship and foster university-industry collaborations.
Student Activities Fund - DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT
All gifts to the Student Activities Fund will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $20,000. This fund advances Learn by Doing by empowering students to dive into hands-on projects aligned with their interests through co-curricular experiences. With more than 92 clubs, students find hands-on project experience, professional networking and opportunities to compete and collaborate on real engineering challenges.
Giving Priorities:
Dean's Club for Innovation - GIVE NOW
The College of Engineering’s Dean’s Fund provides flexible, strategic support for high-impact priorities that enhance student success and innovation. Impact is evident in increased student engagement, enriched learning environments and strengthened capacity to respond to emerging educational and industry opportunities.
Student Shop Tech Fund - GIVE NOW
The College of Engineering’s Dean’s Fund provides flexible, strategic support for high-impact priorities that enhance student success and innovation. Impact is evident in increased student engagement, enriched learning environments and strengthened capacity to respond to emerging educational and industry opportunities