The northernmost campus in the 23 campus California State University system and the first polytechnic institution in Northern California, Cal Poly Humboldt offers students an extraordinary learning experience that includes hands-on learning and personal attention from faculty.

The institution was founded as a teachers college in 1913, and has grown into a comprehensive university and the largest employer on the North Coast. Surrounded by ancient redwoods and minutes from the Pacific Ocean, Cal Poly Humboldt’s world-famous natural surroundings serve as both a living laboratory and a source of inspiration. Humboldt has a long-standing commitment to sustainability and social justice, and has developed specialized programs related to climate resiliency, wildfire management, natural resources, renewable energy, marine sciences, and more.