Some instructors drop you if you don't attend the first class, but others do not. You are responsible for your schedule. Check Mustang Info on the Web to verify your class schedule. The need for computer work varies significantly from major to major. Computers are available in several locations, but they are not always available at convenient times.
Students living in residence halls have direct access to the campus computer.
The University Writing Lab can help students whenever they have trouble expressing themselves in writing. The tutors at the drop-in center can give students strategies for organizing, developing and expressing their thoughts on paper. They can help students with essay test-taking, lab reports, research papers, grammar or punctuation questions, citing sources and resumes. The services are free and no appointment is necessary, but it's wise to come to the Lab at the drafting stages rather than waiting until the last minute. Cal Poly students may be very accustomed to being at the top of their classes.