A Home Away From Home

Cal Poly Humboldt will be your student's home away from home for the next several years. We hope that you will feel at home here, too. Here are some resources for you to learn about our community and stay involved in your student's experience:

Family Orientation Program

During our August family and guest orientation program, participants will meet members of the campus community and learn more about Cal Poly Humboldt through activities designed just for them.

Been There Done That

Tips from other Humboldt families on matters large and small.

10 ways to support your student

Compiled by a Student

  1. Send mail and care packages (they make us feel special)
  2. Learn to love email, instant messenger and video chats
  3. Tell us you are proud of us
  4. Keep us updated on what is going on at home and try to keep us involved in family life
  5. Write us (even if we don't write back)
  6. Ask what we have learned, not just the grade we got
  7. Visit (not too often – and call first)
  8. Call us (set up a weekly time)
  9. Encourage us to explore new subjects and interests
  10. Sometimes just listen. We may just need to get our thoughts straight and it helps to have someone who listens

Forever Humboldt Families 101 is a free, online, 9-week course designed for new families to learn how to support their student while at Humboldt. As part of the course, you'll earn a Cal Poly Humboldt sweatshirt for your student when you finish!

Access the course

Family Insights

Family Insights are a series of monthly online zoom conversations. Each month features a relevant campus department and provides you with the opportunity to learn from the experts in that office as well as connect with other Cal Poly Humboldt families.

2024

2025

  • Coming soon!

Benefits of Forever Humboldt Families

As a member of Forever Humboldt, you are able to take advantage of some great programming that is only available to our members. For proof of membership, log in or sign-up on our website to print your membership card!

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Parents & Family Newsletter - As a Forever Humboldt family member registered on our website, you will automatically receive the Parents & Family newsletter every month.

Humboldt magazine and calendar - each are published annually and mailed to the extended Cal Poly Humboldt community.

Family Ambassador Program - Share your experience and support with other parents and family members, get advice on topics like housing and financial aid, and foster a network of active families.

Residential Hall Linens Program - Help outfit your student’s dorm or apartment with high quality linens from Dormify that are guaranteed to last until graduation.