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=== Bachelor's projects ===
All undergraduate students are required to complete a senior project, a capstone experience integrating theory and application from their undergraduate studies. Projects may include design or construction experiences, experiments, self-guided studies or research projects, presentations, reports based on internships or co-ops, public portfolio displays, or performances. These projects often lead to job offers or recognition. Notable examples include Punchd, acquired by Google, and Jamba Juice, inspired by a senior project idea. The campus area known as 'Architecture Graveyard' hosts many senior projects, including experimental and unconventional structures.
=== Admissions ===
Cal Poly's admissions process is described as "more selective" according to U.S. News & World Report. For the class entering fall 2025, 22,956 students were accepted out of a record 81,910 …
