President's Welcome

Welcome to the Web site of The California Maritime Academy, the smallest and certainly one of the most unique campuses of The California State University.  Cal Maritime has often been referred to as the “best kept secret” in higher education on the West Coast, but now we're committed to letting that secret out. 

One of the ways we’re doing that is through our Web site, where you’ll find many more photos and much more information about us.  We hope our new site will give you a better taste of what makes our campus so special and such a great place to call home.  Plus, we designed it in a way that we hope is much more user-friendly, so you’ll be able to find what you need — when you need it. 

For a good sense of what is happening at Cal Maritime today, click the homepage links to our monthly e-newsletter CURRENTS and our print magazine, Cal Maritime.

It’s an exciting time for Cal Maritime.  We’re heading towards 80 years in maritime education, and in our second decade of service as a campus of The California State University.  We're also growing...over 80% in enrollment in the last eight years...and in resources.  In addition to our recently completed Technology Center and Engineering Lab buildings, three more new buildings are on the way — a state-of-the-art Simulation Center (fall 2008), a 132-bed residence hall (fall 2010), and Physical Education/Marine Survival Training Center (est. 2011-2012.) 

Cal Maritime is committed to being a leading educational institution recognized for excellence in business, engineering, operations, and policy of the transportation and related industries of the Pacific Rim and beyond.  So whether you’re a high school student in Hawaii, a parent in Seattle, a recruiter in Long Beach, or a member of the Vallejo community, we hope you find exactly what you’re looking for here on our site.  And if you don’t, please let us know. 

William B. Eisenhardt
President, Cal Maritime