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Landscape Architecture at Cal Poly

The Landscape Architecture curriculum at Cal Poly prepares students for professional careers dedicated to planning, designing, and managing landscapes essential to the well-being of a healthy society and natural environment. The curriculum is structured to help students develop the values, knowledge, and skills necessary to address human and societal needs within a broad range of project types and environmental scales. The Landscape Architecture Department is one of five departments in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design.

Visiting the Department

New admits, prospective students, parents, alumni and friends: Visiting the department is a great way to learn more about Cal Poly's Landscape Architecture program. We offer tours of department and college facilities, interaction with faculty and students and displays of student work.

Stop in for a visit or call for an appointment at your convenience: 805-756-1319. We are located on the second floor of Dexter Hall, in room 251.

Items of Note

20th Annual Open House

Open House is an annual Cal Poly event that showcases the campus to admitted and current students, their supporters, alumni, and the San Luis Obispo community. This year's three-day event is Thursday, April 18, through Saturday, April 20.

Admitted Students' Preview Day

Admitted Students' Preview Day is Friday, April 19. It's a great way to get to know the Cal Poly campus. Students admitted to the landscape architecture program and their supporters will have the chance to hear from President Jeffrey Armstrong, visit with CAED dean Christine Theodoropoulos, meet with the LA department faculty, staff, and current students, and tour the department, college, and campus.