Contact Us
On Campus
Political Science Department
Bldg. 47, Rm. 14
California Polytechnic State University
1 Grand Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407-0329
Office Hours
Mon-Thurs: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm (Virtual)
Phone/Email
Phone: (805) 756-2984
Fax: (805) 756-7168
Email: politicalscience@calpoly.edu
Department Chair 
Helene Shanruo Ning Zhang
Office: Bldg. 47, Rm. 14C
Phone: (805) 756-2919
Email: nizhang@calpoy.edu
Make an appointment: https://calendly.com/nizhang
Associate Chair
Jennifer Denbow
Office: Bldg. 47, Rm. 12L
Email: jdenbow@calpoly.edu
Make an appointment:
https://calendly.com/jdenbow
**Dr. Denbow is in charge of student advising. If you need information about course selection, course substitutions, or the change of major process, please contact her. For any other concerns or questions, please contact Dr. Zhang.
MPP Director
Nancy Arrington
Office: Bldg. 47, Rm. 11M
Phone: (805) 756-2757
Email: naarring@calpoly.edu
Department Coordinator
Jennifer (Jen) Jacobsen
Office: Bldg. 47, Rm. 14D
Phone: (805) 756-2985
Email: jjacob47@calpoly.edu
Department Assistant
Paula Rygg
Office: Bldg. 47, Rm. 14A
Phone: (805) 756-2984
Email: prygg@calpoly.edu