Transfer Students

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

Stay tuned for information regarding the spring 2026 application process.

Cal Maritime accepts applications from transfer students with college work from other educational institutions.  Applicants may be lower division (LDT) or upper division (UDT) transfer students.

Lower-Division Transfer (students with fewer than 60 semester or 90 quarter units transferable to Cal Maritime)

• Overall college GPA must be at least 2.00
• Be in "good standing" (such as not being expelled, on suspension, and on probation) at the last institution attended
• The following two courses, completed with a C- or better, are required:
  • A college-level math course (CSU GE area B4)
  • A college-level English composition course (CSU GE area A2) 
• All other CSU eligibility requirements for first-time freshmen

Upper-Division Transfer (students with 60 or more semester or 90 or more quarter units transferable to Cal Maritime)

• Overall college GPA must be at least 2.00
• Be in "good standing" (such as not being expelled, on suspension, and on probation) at the last institution attended
• These four courses, completed with a C- or better, are required:
  • A college-level math course (CSU GE area B4)
  • A college-level English composition course (CSU GE area A2)
  • A "Critical Thinking" course (CSU GE area A3)
  • An "Oral Communication" course (CSU GE area A1)

Impact of U.S. Coast Guard License on time to 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.

Transfer Success Pathways program

Students enrolling in a California community college this fall could be eligible for a dual admission program to the California State University.

The Transfer Success Pathway (TSP) program is designed to increase access to any of the CSU’s 23 universities. If academic, financial or personal hardships prevented you from attending the CSU in the past, this program could help you earn your degree at the CSU.

Vist the Transfer Success Pathways website to learn more and to create your transfer planner account today!