Cal Poly Graphic Communication

Home
United States
San Luis Obispo, CA
Cal Poly Graphic Communication

https://linktr.ee/calpolygrc
The Graphic Communication Department at Cal Poly State University, SLO

Graphic communication includes electronic and traditional printing, publishing, packaging, digital imaging, computer graphics, website development, digital photography, printable electronics and related areas. The discipline includes media and mass communication involving the creation, production, management and distribution of advertising, marketing, web-sites, books, magazines, newspapers, catal

ogs, packages and other media in printed and digital form. Graduates are in high demand by leading national and international corporations.

09/07/2026

🎉 Happy Labor Day, Graphic Communication family!

There are no classes today, Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved day to rest, recharge, and celebrate the contributions of workers everywhere.

What are you doing with your extra day off? What is your favorite Labor Day memory while attending Cal Poly? Tell us in the comments!

09/06/2026

Graphic Communication has many career paths. 💼 Whether students are interested in graphic design, packaging, UX/UI, printing, marketing, management, or something still undiscovered, GrC provides room to explore their passion. ⭐️

No matter where their interests lead, Graphic Communication gives students the skills to turn ideas into real-world impact. 🌎

09/05/2026

A new concentration will soon be offered through Cal Poly Graphic Communication! 🌟

The new Immersive Experience Design concentration will focus on the connection between physical and digital worlds through AR, VR, XR, IoT, user experience research, cross-device interaction, and immersive computer graphics.

This concentration prepares students for the growing demand in cross-media, cross-device, and cross-platform design.

09/04/2026

Student Mentorship Opportunity!

The International Corrugated Packaging Foundation (ICPF) has launched Corrugated Connections, a mentorship program that connects students with early-and mid career professionals in the corrugated packaging industry.

This is a great opportunity if students are interested in packaging, design, production, sales, management, supply chain, or other careers in the corrugated industry and want to learn directly from an industry professional.

Learn more and join Corrugated Connections through the link in the comments!

Applications are open NOW!

09/03/2026

What happens when GrC industry leaders come to our deopartment? Inspiration, insight, and opportunity.

Our Graphic Communication Advisory Board fall meeting is today, with other related events Wednesday through Friday!

We’re excited to welcome our board members as they meet with our faculty and students. Members are from Xerox, Konica Minolta, Google, Esko, HP, and other leading companies from across California and other states.

Their expertise, perspective, and real-world insight help ensure our program stays connected to the rapidly evolving needs of the industry.

From print and packaging to design, marketing, production, and emerging technologies, our advisory board members represent the many paths our students can pursue.

We’re grateful for their time, guidance, and commitment to helping shape the next generation of graphic communication professionals.

Welcome, Advisory Board—we’re glad you’re here!

09/02/2026

Say hello to Isabella Ragan, Social Media Director for the 2026–27 school year! 👋

Isabella works alongside April Elliott to oversee GRC 3100 (Intro to Applied Social Media) and she keeps the department social media running outside of class. Fun fact: Isabella specializes in digital marketing and photography, and she enjoys going on adventures to new places in her free time 🏔️✨

08/24/2026

Welcome back, GrC pod! ✨ Wishing everyone a great first day of classes and an exciting start to the fall semester 🐴 🍂

07/22/2026

Alum Spotlight — ✨Jess Halladay✨

One of our very own GrC Alum, Jess Halladay, is heading to Portugal for her first professional contract with Racing Power FC in Portugal 🎉!

Jess graduated from Cal Poly 🐴 in 2026 as a Graphic Communication major with a concentration in Design Reproduction Technology, as well as being a D1 women's soccer athlete ⚽️ during her time here.

We are so excited for Jess to get this amazing opportunity and continue to see what she accomplishes post grad. Congratulations and best of luck to Jess from our GrC pod 👏 !

07/18/2026

Ready to take creative ideas from concept to real-world impact?

Premier Press is hiring two full-time, in-office creative positions in Portland, OR:

Creative Director:
This position will sit at the intersection of Creative, Sales, and Production, bringing people together to create exceptional packaging, print, and brand experiences. Working with a creative team to turn ideas into real products people can see and use.
---> Apply here: https://buff.ly/3JYCLfY

Senior Designer:
This position will work alongside the Creative Director and an experienced team of designers. Help shape creative work for national brands across a wide range of projects.
---> Apply here: https://buff.ly/ZHQgoGH

06/19/2026

Do you know the origin of free coffee in the GrC building? ☕

Long before today's coffee station, faculty member and former department chair Ken Macro started providing free coffee for students from his office, an unofficial gathering place known as "Cafe Ken." As the tradition grew, Ken held a contest to create a name, logo, and typography for the space, resulting in the Gutenberg Cafe.

Complete with an illustration by Michael Mayorga, the sign proudly welcomed visitors with the tagline: "Where the coffee is old and tastes like type metal." Fortunately, students kept coming back anyway.

During Ken's time as department chair from 2013 to 2019, the Gutenberg Cafe became a familiar gathering place to get some coffee. Although the original sign was eventually removed during hallway renovations, the tradition of free coffee continues today, carrying on a small piece of GrC history.

As Ken prepares for retirement, we are grateful for the many ways he has contributed to the GrC pod over the years!

Alum, do you remember Cafe Ken or the Gutenberg Cafe?

Address

Cal Poly State University, Graphic Comm. Dept. Bldg. 26, 1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA
93407

Website

http://www.grc.calpoly.edu/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Cal Poly Graphic Communication posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Want your university to be the top-listed University in San Luis Obispo?