Second Degree

Students Seeking a Second Bachelor's Degree

click here to apply for admission via Cal State Apply

"What is the next available entry term?"

• Spring 2025 (apply from August 1 through September 30, 2024) for the following majors:
  • Business Administration - International Business & Logistics
  • International Strategy and Security
  • Oceanography
• Fall 2024 application cycle is still open and will close June 16, 2024
• Fall 2025 application cycle will open October 1, 2024

 

"How can I apply?"

Apply online at www.calstate.edu/apply. There is a $70.00 application fee required when you submit the online application. You must also sent official transcripts from all colleges you've attended.

 

Transfer facts:

• Cal Maritime accepts academically qualified students seeking a second Bachelors Degree
• 31% of the entering class are transfer students.
• 5% of the entering transfer students already have a bachelor's degree.
• Any major requiring completion of a U.S. Coast Guard License for graduation requires four-years of study at Cal Maritime (within their intended major) to graduate even if the student has completed a bachelor's degree and/or has many transfer units. This is due to the specialized nature of coursework at Cal Maritime.

 

"Define 'second-degree student.'"

An applicant who has already completed at least one bachelor's degree.

 

"What items are required for your office to make an admission decision?"

A completed online application, the $70.00 application fee, and all official college transcripts.

 

2nd bachelor's degree admission requirements

• Have completed a four-year college course of study and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association
• Are in good academic standing at the last college or university attended
• Earned a grade point average of at least 2.5 (A=4.0) in the last 60 semester (90 quarter) units attempted or earned an overall 2.50 GPA in all college units attempted.