The California Maritime Academy

California State University Maritime AcademyCal Maritime

Vallejo, California

Our Six Degree Programs

• 1,046 Students (Cadets)• Majors– Business Administration /

International Business and Logistics (SB 1440)

– Global Studies and Maritime Affairs

– Facilities Engineering Technology---------------------------------

– Mechanical Engineering – Marine Engineering

Technology– Marine Transportation

Cal Maritime Distinctions• Corps of Cadets

– Emphasis on responsibility, leadership, and work ethic

– Expectations tied to soft skills desired by employers

– Uniforms and grooming standards during the class day

• Beyond “Hands-On”– simulators, ship & consultant work

• International Experiences & Internships Required for All

• 80% Graduate in 4 Years• Mostly Residential: 68% Live on campus

• Opportunities for Women• 14% total & 18% entering

• Career Services– 97% employment rate

Student Services• Student Acad. Support Services

– Free individual or group tutoring– “Freshman Momentum Program” for

remediation needs– Office of Disability Services

• Community Ambassadors– Matches new students with local

families for home away from home• ASCMA (Associated Students)

– Clubs, orgs., programming– Representative gov’t

• Residential Life Office (RA’s)– Safe, enjoyable, respectful living

environment on land or sea• Keelhauler Athletics

– From NAIA Div. II sports to club teams to Intramural leagues

Cost and Financial Aid

• Costs: 2014-2015– Tuition $ 5,472– Mandatory Fees $ 1,064– Room and Board $11,670– International Exp. $ 4K-6K

(1 or 2 years based on major)

– Uniforms (1st year only) $ 1,838• Financial Aid

– 80% receive financial aid– 40% are Pell recipients– No merit aid – all need-based– Osher Scholarship for

upper-division transfers fromCalifornia community colleges

Impaction at Cal Maritime• Four of Six Majors Impacted:

– Marine Transportation (3,650)– Marine Eng. Technology (3.260)– Facilities Eng. Technology (3,470)– Mechanical Engineering (3,380)

• SAT or ACT required for FTF and LDT (Dec. is last test)

• Last Math No More Than 5 Years Ago

• Pre-Calc, Physics, and Resume Recommended

• Mechanical Engineering Additional Requirements– Completion of Pre-Calculus– For FTF, Math SAT of 550 or

Math ACT of 23

Admission Picture• Applied: 1,527• Admitted: 933 (61%)• Enrolled: 310• FTF – 67%, TR – 33%• FTF - GPA

mid-50% 3.04-3.68LDT – GPA avg. 3.00UDT – GPA avg. 3.20

• SAT mid-50% 970-1,190ACT mid-50% 21-27

• NorCal: 42%SoCal: 36%Out-of State: 21%

• Applicants from entire state treated equally. No “Local Admission Area”

• Applicants Notified Feb. 1• Financial Aid Offers in Early April• $500 Deposit by May 1• Final Transcripts by July 15 –

100% Checked for Accuracy

Campus Visit Options

• www.csum.edu/visit• Preview Day:

Saturday, Nov. 15Includes Simulators and Residence Halls

• Student/Family ToursM-F 10:15 am & 1:45 pmSat. 10:15 am once a month

• School Group ToursTue/Wed/Thu 10:15 am

• Summer Tours (May-Aug.)But No Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR in the Summer

Contact Info.

• Admission Office707-654-1330admission@csum.edu

• Director of AdmissionMarc McGeemmcgee@csum.edu

• FTF CounselorJessica Sotuyojsotuyo@csum.edu

• Transfer CounselorMike Tresselmtressel@csum.edu