Student Essentials
Connecting students to the resources that support your campus experience.
Students Essentials brings together helpful information, services, and events designed to make everyday student life easier. Explore resources that can help you feel supported, connected, and ready to make the most of your time on campus.
Grocery Shuttle Service
ASI Student Government and Campus Health & Wellbeing (Basic Needs) are pleased to offer students with access to a free off-campus grocery shuttle service. Supported by SLO Safe Ride, the Grocery Tripper Shuttle operates throughout the term with multiple routes and convenient on-campus pickup locations, connecting students with accessible and affordable food options. Students ride for free with a valid PolyCard.
Grocery Tripper Shuttle Service
Fall 2026: Aug. 28–Dec. 11
Fridays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Free for students with valid PolyCard.
Shuttles run on continuous loops with pickups approximately every 40-minutes
Grocery Tripper Shuttle Schedule
Shuttle A: PAC/Trader Joe's, Food4Less
Shuttle A Departure Schedule:
Service Hours: Fridays & Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Campus Pickup Stop: Performing Arts Center (PAC)
10:00 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:40 p.m.
1:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
3:20 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Drop Only
Stop 2: Trader Joe’s/Food4Less
10:20 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
12:20 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:40 p.m.
2:20 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:40 p.m. Last Pickup
Shuttle B: PAC/Whole Foods, Costco, Target
Shuttle B Departure Schedule:
Service Hours: Fridays & Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Campus Pickup Stop: Performing Arts Center (PAC)
10:00 a.m.
10:40 a.m.
11:20 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:40 p.m.
1:20 p.m.
2:00 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
3:20 p.m.
4:00 p.m. Drop Only
Stop 2: Whole Foods/Costco/Target
10:20 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
11:40 a.m.
12:20 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
1:40 p.m.
2:20 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:40 p.m. Last Pickup
Shuttle C: PCV & Cerro Vista/Whole Foods, Costco, Target
Shuttle C Departure Schedule:
Service Hours: Fridays & Sundays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Campus Pickup Stop 1: Poly Canyon Village (PCV)
10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
2:05 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
4:05 p.m. Drop Only
Campus Pickup Stop 2: Cerro Vista
10:10 a.m.
11:10 a.m.
12:10 p.m.
1:10 p.m.
2:15 p.m.
3:15 p.m.
4:15 p.m. Drop Only
Stop 3: Target/Whole Foods/Costco
10:35 a.m.
11:35 a.m.
12:35 p.m.
1:40 p.m.
2:40 p.m.
3:40 p.m. Last Pickup
Mustang Shuttle
Visit Mustang Shuttle for additional information about full route maps, pickup/drop-off details, services, and mobile app support.
Cal Poly Basic Needs
Additional campus food resources and services.
ASI Student Success Resources
ASI is committed to connecting students to available campus resources that promote student success and enhance the campus experience.
Rideshare Services
Traveling home for break? ASI Student Government is partnering with Cal Poly Transportation & Parking Services (TAPS) to introduce the Rideshare Services program, helping support affordable transportation for Cal Poly students during break travel to the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) and San Luis Obispo Amtrak Train Station. Through the program, students can request a voucher which will cover any ride costs exceeding $10 per eligible Uber ride. Students will pay a maximum of $10 per ride, with additional costs covered through the voucher.
How It Works:
*Students will need an Uber account to receive a voucher.
- Complete the appropriate Request Form by the listed deadline.
- Enter the email address associated with your Uber account.
- Receive your voucher by email and accept it to connect it to your Uber account.
- Use your voucher for eligible transportation to the airport or train station.
Fall Break Request Form
Complete the Fall Break Request Form by Nov. 10 to request vouchers towards travel transportation. Vouchers will be available for use Nov. 18–30, 2026.
Winter Break Request Form
Complete the Winter Break Request Form by Dec. 2 to request vouchers towards travel transportation. Vouchers will be available for use Dec. 11, 2026–Jan. 25, 2027.
Popcam Headshot Service
ASI Student Government and Cal Poly Career Services are pleased to offer students access to free professional headshots through Popcam. Sponsored by ASI Student Government and hosted by Career Services, Popcam is a portable headshot kiosk that delivers professional images in seconds. The device will be available throughout the academic year through Career Service and provides students with a convenient way to prepare for career fairs, internships, jobs, and professional opportunities.
Career Services Resources
Explore the variety of resources offered through Career Services, including Popcam headshot reservations, the professional clothing closet, career readiness toolkit, and more!
Career Services
Career Services empowers all Cal Poly students to achieve a lifetime of meaningful career success by engaging with Cal Poly’s vibrant network. Guided by a vision to shape innovative, ethical, and culturally competent graduates who advance the economic and collective welfare of our global society.
