Spring 2024 Semester Deadline has been extended to September 30, 2023.

  • BS in Business Administration – International Business & Logistics
  • BS in Oceanography
  • BA in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs

The period for all student types to complete Cal Maritime's admission application submitted through www.calstate.edu/apply. Access to your Cal Maritime applicant portal and email account will be sent to you one to two weeks after applying.

September 1 thru December 16 – Admission Decisions Sent via Email on a Rolling Basis.
The period for all student types to complete Cal Maritime's admission application submitted through www.calstate.edu/apply. Access to your Cal Maritime applicant portal and email account will be sent to you one to two weeks after applying.

Now Through October 31
Financial Aid Applications (FAFSA) for the Spring can be submitted during this period for priority consideration. If you previously submitted a FAFSA for the 2022-2023 academic year, go to www.fafsa.gov to add Cal Maritime (school code 001134) to receive your previous FAFSA data for financial aid consideration and packaging.

November 1 – Deposit Deadline
Deadline for admitted students for Spring 2024 to send Cal Maritime the (non-refundable) $500 enrollment deposit, Admission Acknowledgement Form, health documents, and Housing License Agreement or fall space may not be available. Deposits can be deferred for those with extreme financial need based on FAFSA data.

 Time to Apply for Admission to Cal Maritime for the Fall 2024 Semester. Application priority deadline is November 30th!

All majors are available for the fall semester through www.calstate.edu/apply

October 1-31 - "Early Action" Admission Applications may be Submitted
30-day application period for Cal Maritime's Early Action (EA) Program – (Option for freshman applicants only) – All freshman admission applications submitted through www.calstate.edu/apply during this period will receive their admission decision on December 15.

October 1 - March 2 - Priority deadline for Financial Aid.
Financial Aid Applications (FAFSA) for the fall can be submitted during this period.  Cal Maritime School Code:  001134

December 15 - Admission Decisions Sent for "Early Action" Applicants
Decisions will be sent to high school students who applied for admission during the month of October.

January 4 - May 1
Best time for spring semester weekday campus visits.

May 1 - Deadline to accept offier of admission and submit health documents.

July 15 - Deadline to submit final official transcripts and test scores.