St. Patrick's Day
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What to Expect | Enforcement & Fines | Other On-Campus Events | Health & Safety
Morning On the Green — A Mustang Music Festival
Join your friends at a free concert event from 4-9 a.m. Saturday, March 15, at the Cal Poly Sports Complex Lower Fields, featuring ZHU and Galantis! Doors open at 3:45 a.m., music starts at 4 a.m.
You must be a Cal Poly student to register for tickets, and you must be age 18+. You must use your Cal Poly email address to register. You may claim up to 2 tickets.
Your ticket is non-transferable, which means you cannot forward your ticket to another student or take a screenshot of it. You may give your guest ticket to anyone 18+, including another Cal Poly student; however, they do not need to be a registered student. Your guest must arrive to the concert with you, the ticket holder. Ticket holders are encouraged to arrive before 6 a.m. to ensure entry into the event.
Standby Information: If you were unable to secure a ticket, don't worry! A standby line will be available at the venue. Those in line will be admitted starting at 6 a.m., based on the availability of tickets from no-shows. Additionally, the standby line will be limited to Cal Poly students only. After at 6 a.m., the ticketed and standby lines will be consolidated, with priority given to individuals already in the ticketed line. A single combined line will be in effect for all guests, regardless of ticket type. Please note that admission is not guaranteed and will depend on remaining capacity.
There will be a beer garden for Cal Poly students ages 21+. To enter, you must bring a valid form of government issued ID. And you must bring an active student Poly Card to purchase alcohol.
A shuttle will be available at various locations on campus to transport concertgoers to a drop-off point near the concert venue.
What to Expect
This St. Patrick’s Day weekend, we remind all students to celebrate the holiday responsibly and safely. Cal Poly and the city of San Luis Obispo are working together to enforce all laws and policies.
Weekend Reminders and FAQs
Criminal activity and violations of university policy will not be tolerated.
- Police will increase enforcement on campus, in the residence halls and in the nearby neighborhoods.
- The city of San Luis Obispo will double fines for violations.
- Warnings will not be issued for parties. Expect a $1,000 fine instead.
- Charges for damages in University Housing facilities will be doubled.
Out-of-town guests should not plan to come here.
- No guests will be allowed in on-campus housing.
- No overnight visitor parking will be available on campus.
Students who violate the law or university policies will be held accountable.
- The city of San Luis Obispo and SLOPD will report all student arrests and citations to Cal Poly for student conduct investigations.
Enforcement & Fines
Other On-Campus Events
Campus Health and Wellbeing Events
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Check in with PULSE to learn about alcohol overdose and when to call for help, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 13, on the Health Center Lawn. You can also pick up Narcan, a nasal spray that can reverse opioid overdose.
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Stop by the PULSE St. Patrick's Day Wellness Booth outside 1901 Marketplace from 5-6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15 for snacks, water and alcohol safety trivia. Learn signs of alcohol overdose and ways to reduce risk.
- Grab snacks and water from 5-6:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15 from the PULSE Wellness Wagon. Find it roaming around near the UU and Vista Grande.
Neighborhood Clean-Up
Join Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Center for Service in Action for a St. Patrick's Day Neighborhood Clean-Up from 10 a.m. to noon Sunday, March 16.
Health & Safety
Safe Observation Space
A Safe Observation Space (SOS) sobering center will be located at the Multi Activity Center in room 170 of the Recreation Center (No. 43) from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15.
- The SOS is a temporary sobering center for those who are intoxicated but breathing and conscious. If an individual is unconscious or having difficulty breathing, call 9-1-1.
- Receiving services at the SOS is protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), a federal law that protects patients' health information. Individual student information will not be shared with the student conduct office.
If you choose to celebrate, do it safely, responsibly and respectfully.
- Be mindful of behavior that impacts the safety and well-being of your communities and neighbors.
- Plan for safe transportation.
- Stay with a friend, and plan a meet-up spot in advance in case you get separated.
- Charge your phone before going out.
- Eat and stay hydrated.
- Stick to one alcoholic drink or less per hour and avoid hard liquor.
- Don’t leave any drink unattended.
- Don’t mix substances.
Campus and County Messages
Personal Safety Resources and Links
- Rave Guardian: Turn your smartphone into a personal safety device. Download the free app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
- Request a safety walk with Mustang Patrol by calling Cal Poly Police Dispatch at 805-756-2281 or through the Rave Guardian app.
- Mustang Shuttle runs from 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. seven days a week. Download the app to track the shuttle locations.
- Learn about the City of SLO's enforcement measures for the holiday at Respect SLO.
- University Housing residents are expected to make mature, responsible, and respectful choices as individuals and a community. Review University Housing policies.
- University Housing reserves the right to prohibit guests at any time based upon operational and/or public health needs. Review Overnight guest information for more details.
- Campus dining hours of operation will be limited on Saturday, March 15. Visit the website to stay up to date on hours and availability.