Since 1933, El Corral Bookstore has served the students,
faculty, staff and guests of Cal Poly in its educational mission. Located
in the University Union since the Fall of 1970, El Corral Bookstore
is one of the leading independently run bookstores in the country. Proceeds
of El Corral benefit the University and it is part of the Cal Poly Corporation.
The Staff is comprised of 20 career and 100 student/part-time
employees. In 1993, El Corral Bookstore opened its first satellite operation,
Cal Poly Downtown on Higuera St. It offers Cal Poly clothing and gifts
to the local community, alumni and visiting guests.