Cal Poly Center for Military-Connected Students

Cal Poly Center for Military-Connected Students Providing a welcoming space for student vets and military dependents at Cal Poly. Stop by our study lounge for VA and community resources.

08/27/2026

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It is with very heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved CMCS therapy dog, Gidget.Following eye surgery, Gidge...
07/29/2026

It is with very heavy hearts that we share the loss of our beloved CMCS therapy dog, Gidget.
Following eye surgery, Gidget developed a severe infection that her little body was unable to overcome. While our hearts are broken, we are incredibly grateful for the six wonderful years we had with her.
Gidget loved coming to work every day and never seemed to tire of greeting students, offering comfort, accepting belly rubs, and brightening even the hardest days. She touched the lives of countless military-connected students, alumni, staff, and visitors who walked through our doors.
We hope that everyone who knew Gidget will remember her fondly and carry a little piece of her kindness forward. Thank you for loving her as much as she loved all of you.

Gidget update: She had a harder time than we expected, handling the pain and nausea but we're back on track after some c...
07/25/2026

Gidget update: She had a harder time than we expected, handling the pain and nausea but we're back on track after some changes to the medications she's on and now she's hanging out with a couple of her favorite Lambchops 😀

Yay! Well done, Gidge. Well done đŸ©·and bigger yays! to her great veterinarian and team VCA South County
07/22/2026

Yay! Well done, Gidge. Well done đŸ©·and bigger yays! to her great veterinarian and team VCA South County

Keep Gidget in your thoughts tomorrow. Her eye problems have, sadly, gotten worse over the summer. Wednesday she's sched...
07/21/2026

Keep Gidget in your thoughts tomorrow. Her eye problems have, sadly, gotten worse over the summer. Wednesday she's scheduled to have surgery to remove her eyes. Even though this feels drastic, we really think it is going to improve her quality of life. No more pain! She's a young smart dog and we know she'll learn how to navigate the world quickly. She will be up and around in no time and ready for all of her friends to be back in the center a month from now.

Some workers really give their all, every day 💛
07/07/2026

Some workers really give their all, every day 💛

Gidget being extra cute today for
05/14/2026

Gidget being extra cute today for

If you’ve visited the Center for Military-Connected Students over the last few years, you’ve likely been greeted by Pran...
04/28/2026

If you’ve visited the Center for Military-Connected Students over the last few years, you’ve likely been greeted by Pranika Prasad’s welcoming smile. A Business Administration senior specializing in Accounting, Pranıka Is a longtime Student Assistant wno helps make the CMCS feel like home.
As the daughter of a U.S. Marine, Pranika knows that military life means finding community wherever you go. “My favorite part is feeling a sense of home wherever we are,” she says. “Through the center, I have found a support system at Cal Poly—and even one of my best friends!”

For Animal Science student Rebecca Castro, being a military child is a source of immense pride. The daughter of a U.S. M...
04/28/2026

For Animal Science student Rebecca Castro, being a military child is a source of immense pride. The daughter of a U.S. Marine, Rebecca finds inspiration in celebrating her father’s service and hearing the stories of his time in the Corps.
At Cal Poly, Rebecca has found her own “genuinely happy place” at the Center for Military-Connected Students. Whether she’s grabbing a snack before a lab or connecting with peers who share her background, the Center has become an essential part of her Mustang journey.

Meet Matthew McClelland, a Biomedical Engineering major with a History minor at Cal Poly SLO. As the son of a U.S. Airfo...
04/26/2026

Meet Matthew McClelland, a Biomedical Engineering major with a History minor at Cal Poly SLO. As the son of a U.S. Airforce veteran, Matthew grew up navigating the unique rhythm of military life — from frequent moves to times when his father was deployed.

The Military Child Strength:
“I’ve been able to take on a lot more challenges on my own a lot more than I would have been otherwise.”

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