First Time Freshmen
- Applications for the spring 2025 semester open August 1, 2024.
- Applications for the fall 2025 semester open October 1, 2024.
- Starting fall 2025 we’re offering automatic admission to first-time freshman applicants which means when you apply, if eligible, you'll receive an offer of admission within days—so you can say yes to Maritime and start your future without hesitation.
Cal Maritime accepts applications for admission submitted through CalState Apply accessible at www.calstate.edu/apply.
- Fall 2025 applications for admission are accepted from October 1 to June 1 for the
following majors:
- Business Administration - International Business and Logistics
- International Strategy and Security
- 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 for fall-term entry are accepted starting October 1. Applications 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 and Logistics
- International Strategy and Security
- 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 2025 or Fall 2025 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 2.50 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)?
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Required College Prep Coursework (CSU/UC A-G list)
Find exact courses that meet each category at YOUR California high school |
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A
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2 years
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U.S. History & Social Science (e.g. American Government, World History)
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B
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4 years
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English
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C
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3 years to
4 years
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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
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D
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2 years
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Science with lab—one Biological Science and one Physical Science
(Physics is recommended for Marine Transportation, and the three engineering majors) |
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E
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2 years
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Language other than English—must be in the same language
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F
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1 year
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Visual or Performing Arts—must be in the same discipline
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G
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1 year
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College Preparatory Electives—extra courses taken in any of the above categories or electives designated by the
school
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Contact
Cal Maritime Admission Office
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590
admission@csum.edu
707-654-1330
707-515-0778 (text)
Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Mayo Hall