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The LAES degree is now a BS!
We are excited to announce that the Liberal Arts & Engineering Studies (LAES) degree is now a BS! Beginning Spring 2019, all LAES graduates will receive a Bachelor of Science degree instead of a Bachelor of Arts.
*Approved by the CSU Chancellor’s Office on 9/12/18.
**Neither coursework nor program structure have been altered to accommodate this change from a BA to a BS. As a BA, the LAES degree met all the same requirements as the newly designated BS degree.
Apply for a LAES Travel Grant
Interested in studying abroad? The LAES Program is offering $1,200 travel grants to students participating in Cal Poly-approved programs. (Students with financial need can apply for up to $1,500.) All students must have a cumulative or term GPA of 3.0 prior to going abroad. You can apply through the Cal Poly Scholarships link in your Portal.
*Once approved for your Study Abroad program, please email your acceptance letter to Jessica Larsen at jnlarsen@calpoly.edu to confirm your trip abroad.
| term of travel | Decision period | Decision period |
|---|---|---|
| Travel in Winter, Spring, Summer | October | October 1st - November 15th |
| Travel in Spring, Summer, Fall | December | December 1st - January 15th |
| Travel in Fall, Winter, Spring | May | May 1st - June 15th |