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I've Chosen Cal Maritime
"I am “conditionally” admitted and
sent my $500 Enrollment Deposit,
but what is still needed to become 'fully' admitted?"
- Be medically cleared by our Health Review Committee (requires all your completed health forms). Any missing heath documents must be sent as soon as possible or your space in the entering class is at risk.
- Remaining eligible for admission based on your final academic transcripts (sent after completion of your Spring 2012 semester – Due in our office by July 15).
About Demonstrating English and Math Proficiency
(Required to Register for Fall College Courses)
Demonstrating English and Math Proficiency is required for all entering CSU students at all 23 campuses from Cal Maritime to San Diego State. This is a great time to figure out how you will demonstrate YOUR proficiency in math and English. One way to do this is to sign up to take the CSU college placement exams called the ELM (math) and EPT (English) by May 6, 2012 for those entering fall 2012.
If you do not take and pass the ELM or EPT tests or demonstrate math/English proficiency in some other way (listed below), you will not be able to register for math and/or English courses placing you off-track for on-time graduation.
You may be able to avoid taking the placement exams by showing proficiency in other ways. You can see all the items that waive the
- ELM (math) test at http://www.ets.org/csu/about/elm
- EPT (English) test at http://www.ets.org/csu/about/ept
You would be waived from needing the examinations at any CSU campus if:
- You meet the minimum SAT or ACT score
- You meet the minimum EAP (Early Assessment Program) score
- You have taken and passed a college English course and/or college math course
- Click the links above for additional ways to be waived from taking the tests
If you are not waived from needing the placement exams by one of the methods above, then you should take the ELM and/or EPT at any CSU campus testing site (or arranged testing site for out-of-state students) by the May 6, 2012 testing date (dates are also offered in March and April). Here is a link to the testing dates and sites: http://www.ets.org/csu/test_administration/dates.
Early Start Program
California residents who do not pass either of these two tests (ELM and EPT) must take summer courses or they cannot enroll for any courses in the fall semester. . For more information see our Early Start page.
What You Should Do
if Your ELM (Math) and/or EPT (English) Scores Were Not High Enough
to Demonstrate Math and/or English Proficiency
Step 1: Determine if you are required to participate in the Early Start Program
Step 2a: If you are required to participate in Early Start, you must enroll in and complete summer remedial courses or you can't enroll in ANY fall courses. Follow the instructions on the Early Start page.
Step 2b: If you are not required to participate in Early Start, you need to take (and pass) Summer 2012 courses that meet math and/or English proficiency. These courses can be offered through a local community college or through an online school such as BYU Online. Here is a list of some of the approved courses. These are just examples. Until the course(s) demonstrating proficiency are completed, you will not be able to register for math and/or English courses placing you off-track for on-time graduation. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Admission (information in the right hand column).
Health Insurance Waiver is Due July 1
Purchase of School Insurance Required for All Those Without Waivers
It is the policy of the California Maritime Academy to require all enrolled students to maintain Cal Maritime student health insurance or comparable private insurance. This is due to the special nature of the educational experience at the Academy, which includes an international training cruise or international study experience.
If you are currently NOT INSURED:
You will be automatically enrolled in the Cal Maritime insurance plan that meets all school requirements.
If you are CURRENTLY INSURED and wish to maintain your current insurance, you must:
Request a waiver from purchasing Cal Maritime's insurance plan by completing the online insurance waiver which will be available here by the end of March, 2012. Please note - It is the responsibility of the student to inform Cal Maritime when coverage changes after any waiver has been granted.
Housing Information for New Students
"How and when will I receive my housing assignment?" Housing assignments are made approximately one month before the start of school. The Housing and Residential Life Staff will contact all incoming students by mail with their assignment, roommate, and check in appointment.
Use this link to reach all the housing information for new students.
Orientation Program & Academic Calendar
- Campus Housing Move-In: Wed., Aug. 22, 2012
- Student Orientation: 1700, Aug., 22, 2012 through Aug., 26, 2012
- Family Orientation: Thur., Aug 23, 2012
- Classes Begin: Mon., Aug 27, 2012
- Academic Calendar for 2012-2013 (available soon)
Important Documents to Read
Notice from the California State University (CSU)
About Tuition Changes
The CSU makes every effort to keep student costs to a minimum. Fees listed in published schedules or student accounts may need to be increased when public funding is inadequate. Therefore, CSU must reserve the right, even after initial fee payments are made, to increase or modify any listed fees, without notice, until the date when instruction for a particular semester or quarter has begun. All CSU listed fees should be regarded as estimates that are subject to change upon approval by the Board of Trustees.
"New Student Shared Literary Experience Program"
for All New Cal Maritime Students
All incoming students will be required to read the same book selection prior to arriving on campus. This book will then be incorporated into New Student Orientation and integrated into your first-year experience. Information about the selected book and how to acquire will be sent to the campus e-mail address you will be receiving by mid-March.
Access to your Cal Maritime E-mail Account and Campus Computing Systems
Access to your Cal Maritime e-mail account and campus computing systems will be sent by mid-March to the personal e-mail account currently in your file. If you do not receive your campus username and password within two weeks of being admitted or March 15 (whichever date is later) please contact the Admission Office at 707-654-1330 or admission@csum.edu. You need this access to receive financial aid information, receive important information from campus departments, and to register for Fall courses in June.
Personal Computer Recommendations
Veterans Programs
Follow this link to information for Veterans.
Are You Cleared to Register for Fall Courses?
Check to see if you have any "Holds" or "Warnings" on your student record that could prevent you from registering for Fall courses. Typical "holds" are due to a previous school's official transcript not arriving in the Admission Office or a student not yet passing medical review. There is more information on this topic sent to the campus e-mail account you will receive or you can go directly to your PeopleSoft Self Service "Student Center" to view any "holds/warnings" you may have after you receive access in mid-March.
