Application Process Deadlines

Spring 2023 Semester Deadline has been extended to December 2nd.

• 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 2 – 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.

December 9 – Deposit Deadline
Deadline for admitted students for Spring 2023 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 2023 Semester

ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications for admission to non-impacted majors will be accepted until May 2023.  Students wishing to apply to impacted majors are encouraged to inquire if additional applications are accepted beyond the January 31, 2023 submission deadline.

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

October 1-31, 2022 - "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, 2022 - March 2, 2023- 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, 2022 - 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, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Best time for spring semester weekday campus visits.

February 1, 2023 - Freshmen admission application notification

February 15, 2023 - Transfer admission application notification

April 1, 2023
Priority date to submit health forms and receive a medical review before May 1, if no additional medical information is determined to be necessary.  The final deadline for health documents is May 1.

July 15, 2023
Final transcripts are due for Fall 2023 admitted students.