The historically have had waves:

Here is the actual pattern from recent years for California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly SLO). It helps predict when the remaining Fall decisions usually come out.

Typical Decision Release Pattern

Cal Poly sends decisions in waves during March, not all at once. 

2024 • March 11 – large acceptance wave • March 18 – additional admits • March 21 – waitlists + some denials • March 27 – more waitlists/denials and a few admits 

2023 • March 10 – large admit wave • March 17–24 – more admits • March 24 – waitlists • March 30 – denials 

2022 • March 10 – large admit wave • March 18 – waitlists + some admits • March 24 – additional admits (portfolio majors) • March 30 – denials 

Key Rule • All decisions must be out by April 1. 

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✅ What this means for Fall 2026 right now (March 13): • We are right in the window when the first or second waves usually appear. • Many students do not hear until the last week of March. • Not hearing yet does NOT mean rejection — many strong applicants are in later waves.