Second Bachelor's Degree

Students Seeking a Second Bachelor's Degree

Applications for the fall 2025 semester closed on June 1, 2025. 

Stay tuned for information regarding the spring 2026 application process.

Cal Maritime accepts academically qualified students seeking a second bachelor's degree.

Any major requiring completion of a U.S. Coast Guard License for graduation may require three-four years of study at Cal Maritime even if the student has completed a bachelor's degree and/or has many transfer units.  Transferred courses can, however, reduce the number of courses required in individual semesters allowing time for study in remaining courses, for an academic minor, or for student employment.

Second bachelor's degree student definition

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

Second bachelor's degree admission requirements

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