Julian A. McPhee
University Union

The hub of campus life.

Whether for studying, socializing, or touring campus, the University Union is the gathering place for the Cal Poly community. Commonly referred to as the UU, it serves as the hub for campus activities, events, and services.

Welcome to the UU

The University Union (UU) is the hub for a variety of cultural, educational, social, and recreational programs. Centrally located on campus, the UU was built in 1971 and includes over 110,000 square feet of space for students and other Cal Poly community members to meet, socialize, and enhance their experience on campus.

Overview

The UU is managed by ASI and houses many ASI programs including ASI Events, ASI Club Services, the ASI Craft Center, ASI Student Government, and ASI Business Services. Numerous university departments also call the UU home, including the Dean of Students, Pride Center, Gender Equity Center, MultiCultural Center, and the Center for Leadership.

The UU provides a variety of options for students or the Cal Poly community to meet, study, socialize, or host an event. Whether you are in the San Luis or Chandler Study Lounges, one of the reservable conference rooms, Mustang Lanes Bowling Alley, Chumash Auditorium, or the outdoor UU Plaza with entertainment stage, there is a space for everyone!

students studying at the cal poly asi university union

Amenities

For those looking to grab a quick bite, the UU has two dining establishments including Starbucks and The University Store which serves grab and go convenience food.

For the Cal Poly community or visiting guests, the UU provides a variety of open seating areas, a lactation room, computer kiosks, charging stations, ATM locations, Wi-Fi, hydration stations, and digital displays for advertising and up-to-the-minute news or sports coverage.

Room in the San Luis Lounge with computers and frames of the Rose Bowl Parade.

Lost and Found

The UU lost and found is located at the welcome desk on the second floor just outside room 203. Lost and found items can be returned to the welcome desk.

Wi-Fi

Visitors to Cal Poly can connect to the CalPolyGuest Wi-Fi network while on campus. Visit Cal Poly ITS for more information.

ATM Locations

SESLOC ATM is available in the UU Plaza located in the walkway between the University Store and dining complex.

Lactation Room

A lactation room, a private space for breastfeeding or pumping, is located on the second floor of the UU, within the women’s restroom. This space also includes diaper changing and hand washing stations.

Reserve a Space

Facility Reservations

Three conference rooms with various capacities, Chumash Auditorium, lounges, and the UU Plaza are available for reservation for your meetings, conferences, or events.

Reserve a Space
Learn More about facility projects

Facility Projects

ASI is always working to enhance our managed facilities to better meet the needs of students and the Cal Poly community. Learn more about the current projects and upgrades that are taking place within the University Union.

Learn More

Visit the UU

Building 65

Welcome Desk

Welcome desk student staff are available to assist UU guests during building operating hours. Located on the second floor of the UU, the welcome desk provides information about campus services and campus maps.

Parking

Visitors can park in the Grand Avenue parking structure or the metered A-1 lot near the Administration Building. Visit Transportation & Parking Services for more information.

Accessibility

The UU is designed to accommodate guests of all abilities. Questions regarding accessibility can be directed to the Assistant Director – University Union Facility Operations or the Cal Poly Disability Resource Center.

Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS)

In order to keep communities safe, our local energy company may need to turn off power during extreme weather or wildfire conditions. This is called a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS). To learn more about the response from ASI managed facilities and programs, visit the informational page here.

Hours

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October 28 - November 3

(Applicable modified hours shown in red.)

Julian A. McPhee University Union- First Floor Hours

  • Monday - Friday: 6am - 12am
  • Saturday - Sunday: 8am - 12am

Contact Information

General Contact

Facility Supervisor On Duty

Daren Connor

Assistant Director — University Union Facility Operations