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I Have Been Admitted
Are you Ready to Come Aboard and Save Your Space at Cal Maritime?
Like every college, Cal Maritime admits more students than it can accommodate. The only way to guarantee your space is to submit the following items by May 1, 2012 (postmark date):
the non-refundable $500 deposit*,
the Admission Acknowledgment Form, and the medical documents from the online New Student Guide.
Deposits sent after May 1 may be returned if all spaces in your major have been filled by those who sent their deposits by the May 1 deadline
*Deposits sent on or before May 1 may be in the form of an online credit card payment (except VISA) via the link above or by check or money order made out to the California Maritime Academy and mailed to the address in the right column of this page. Please write the name of the student on the check.
Please note - Payments sent after May 1 may only be in the form of check or money order and may be returned if all spaces in your major have been filled by those who sent their deposits on or before the May 1 deadline.
View or Print the New Student Guide we Mentioned in Your Acceptance Letter
- View the entire New Student Guide
by clicking here - Download or print the entire
New Student Guide by clicking here - Download individual sections:
You May Need to Take
the Math (ELM) and English (EPT) Proficiency Tests
(Required for Some)
Demonstrating English and Math Proficiency is required for all entering CSU students at all CSU campuses, from Cal Maritime to Cal Poly to San Jose State 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) offered in February, March, and April. If you wait until later in the spring to take these exams, you may have to take summer courses and may even be prevented from registering for fall college courses
Scores on Other Tests or Some College Courses May Show Proficiency and Eliminate the Need to Take the ELM or EPT Tests.
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) between now and April. There is one test date each month in February, March and April at most testing sites. 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 enroll in and complete approved summer courses or they cannot enroll for any courses in the fall semester. For more information see our Early Start page.
Set up your Medical Exam and fill out the medical forms.
Set up an appointment with your physician for a full examination. The forms your doctor needs to complete can be accessed by clicking here. These forms are due to our Health Center by May 1, 2012. But those who wish a priority medical review prior to May 1, 2012 may receive one if the medical forms are submitted by April 1, 2012 and no additional medical tests or documents are required. Remember that you cannot enroll unless you are medically cleared by Cal Maritime’s Health Review Committee. In some cases, a medical clearance may limit enrollment to only certain majors to be explained in notifications by the Health Review Committee.
Take a Campus Tour.
Follow this link to request a campus tour or call us at 707-654-1330.
About the Mandatory Health Insurance Requirement.
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.
Important Documents to Read.
Veterans Programs.
Follow this link to information for Veterans.
