This was the first software copyright suit brought against a higher education institution. Software piracy is an enormous problem and each of us must be part of the solution.
Ignorance is no defense.
It is your responsibility to understand the law and be sure you are in compliance. And that's for the first offense. You can get up to10 years for the second offense. Don't let this happen to you or to Cal Poly. It would be extremely damaging to the reputation of the university - not to mention costly.