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California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly (also known as California Polytechnic State University,[6] and Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo[6]) is a public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, known for its "Learn by Doing" philosophy that encourages students to combine theory with practice to solve real-world problems.[7][8][9] It is one of two polytechnics in the California State University system.