APPLY FOR fall 2024! 

Cal Maritime accepts applications for admission submitted through CalState Apply accessible at www.calstate.edu/apply.

  • Fall 2024 applications for admission are accepted from October 1 to November 30 for the following majors:
    • Business Administration - International Business & Logistics
    • Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
    • Facilities Engineering Technology 
    • Marine Engineering Technology 
    • Marine Transportation
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Oceanography

Submit an admission application online at www.calstate.edu/apply. Payment of a $70 application fee is required to submit the application unless you are granted a fee waiver through the applications automated fee waiver evaluation.

Regular Admission applications will be reviewed based on when the application was received.

Applications received between November 1 and December 15 will receive an admission decision by February 1. Applications received after Dec. 15 will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

More information on when admission decisions are made are available on the After Applying page.

Admission applications will be reviewed based on when the application was received.

Applications for Spring-term entry are accepted starting August 1.  Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  The following majors are open for Spring admission:

  • Business Administration - International Business & Logistics
  • Global Studies and Maritime Affairs
  • Oceanography

More information on when admission decisions are made are available on the After Applying page.

What are the academic requirements for First-Time Freshmen?

  • At least a 2.50 cumulative GPA for A-G courses taken in grades 10-12 at California high schools* or at least a 3.00 cumulative GPA for A-G equivalent courses in grades 10-12 at high schools outside California.*
  • A grade of "C-" or better in each of the required college prep (A-G) courses  listed in the table below. These can be completed in any year from 9th grade through high school graduation.
  • High school graduation before full-time college enrollment.
  • Note that the SAT and ACT are not part of the admission evaluation process for Spring 2024 or Fall 2024 applicants. No determination has yet been made for later applicants.

* Students from California high schools with a GPA between 2.00 and 2.49 and students from high schools outside California with a GPA between 2.47 and 2.99 may be admitted by considering the following additional factors:

  • courses taken in excess of A-G category minimums listed below
  • residents of Solano County
  • participation in JROTC, Sea Cadets, Boy/Girl Scouts, EXP Future, or other leadership-oriented programs
  • students with work or maritime experience
  • veterans
  • minors with no parents

Required Courses

What are the Required Courses from High School (A-G Categories)?

 

Required College Prep Coursework (CSU/UC A-G list)
Find exact courses that meet each category at YOUR California high school


A
2 years
U.S. History & Social Science (e.g. American Government, World History)
B
4 years
English
C
3 years to
4 years
Math—Elementary Algebra, Geometry, Intermediate Algebra.
4th year (Pre-Calculus) recommended for Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering Technology, and Facilities Engineering Technology majors & required for Mechanical Engineering majors
D
2 years
Science with lab—one Biological Science and one Physical Science
(Physics is recommended for Marine Transportation, and the three engineering majors)
E
2 years
Language other than English—must be in the same language 
F
1 year
Visual or Performing Arts—must be in the same discipline
G
1 year
College Preparatory Electives—extra courses taken in any of the above categories or electives designated by the school