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The Division of Student Affairs enhances the experiences of students both in and outside of the classroom by promoting personal wellness, intellectual development, and emotional growth. From Orientation through Commencement, the Division facilitates leadership and offers high-quality programs and services that foster an inclusive and diverse community.
The Edwards Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a collaborative effort between Academic Affairs, Cadet Leadership & Development, and Student Affairs. For over 10 years, Tom & Libby Edwards have invested into the success of and development of Cal Maritime undergrads and future alumni. ELDP promotes becoming a leader who at all times “does good for the greater good.” A leader is a “loyal shipmate,” who is ethical, responsive and goal-oriented, strives for excellence, demonstrates integrity, and is confident, ever-learning, and adaptive.
The common foundation required of all graduates is delivered through a combination of academic courses, on-campus and off-campus programs, and participation in the Corps of Cadets. Honors levels of programming may be achieved through various pathways, such as additional academic coursework, athletics, Associated Students activities, and Corps of Cadets leadership positions.
The California State University Maritime Academy has undertaken a multi-year presidential initiative to create and to sustain the finest co-curricular leadership development program at any of the U.S. maritime academies.
The task force charged with this initiative has designed a Cadet Leadership Development Program that offers all students a common leadership foundation with optional honors achievement levels.
Cal Maritime provides a range of co-curricular classroom experiences and services that encourage student learning and foster a sense of community. Students are challenged to support community standards within an environment where the principles of Dedication, Honor, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility and Trust are valued and affirmed. Student development programs and services enhance, support, and enrich the academic and training goals of the institution, and provide students with opportunities to learn and practice life skills, citizenship, leadership and wellness.
The purpose of student services and programs is to:
- Assist students with identifying, clarifying and achieving personal, educational, and life goals.
- Improve the quality of student life.
- Provide opportunities for students to participate in social, cultural, recreational, and community experiences.
- Enhance the campus learning environment.
- Improve student access and retention.
Associated Students
Located in Mayo Hall, the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI), a non-profit student-run corporation chartered with California’s Secretary of State, utilizes student funds to create and operate programs to benefit the student community. The Associated Students of the California Maritime Academy (ASCMA) fee is paid by all students.
A student Board of Directors, elected each year, governs the Association. The Board is comprised of a president, executive vice president, vice president of student affairs, chief of staff, and officers from each class. The Board meets throughout the fall and spring semesters.
ASCMA’s services and programs are designed to enrich campus life and to help support many campus organizations. ASCMA officers also serve as the elected representatives of students, and work to protect students’ rights.
You can find us located in Mayo Hall, 2nd Floor.
Housing and Residential Life
It is the policy of Cal Maritime that students enrolled in its baccalaureate degree programs shall maintain residence on campus and participate in a meal plan. All undergraduate students are required to live on campus and purchase a meal plan as part of their educational experience at Cal Maritime. Decades of research and best practices in higher education support the added benefits of living on campus. Students who live on campus take and earn more credit hours, have higher GPAs and are more likely to graduate than their off-campus counterparts.
Housing & Residence Life engages with residents by:
- Providing live-on professional and student staff to engage to support student success.
- Fostering community within the residence halls through a combination of events, programs, conflict mediation and individual support to student needs.
- Providing 24/7 emergency response and collaborating with University Police, health services and local emergency resources to support students as needed.
Off Campus Petition: Students may be exempt from living on-campus for a variety of reasons. Please refer to the Housing & Residential Life website for the most current policy.
Our office is located in Upper Residence hall 1st Floor, or email us at housing@csum.edu
Student Health and Wellness
The Student Health Center provides confidential, high quality, and easily accessible outpatient primary care services on campus to all Cal Maritime students. We favor an approach that uses health education to help students understand how to make informed decisions about their health and wellness.
Services are available:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(Closed 1-2 p.m.)
(707) 654-1170
- An After-Hours Assistance Line is available for physical and mental health concerns (707-654-1170, ext. 1) offering confidential health care advice and information
Students are encouraged to utilize the Student Health Center for the majority of their health care needs. Same day appointments with a medical provider (nurse practitioner, physician, or physician assistant) are available as well as scheduled appointments. Common reasons for visits include physical examinations, men’s and women’s health consultations, illness, injuries, and personal health concerns.
The Student Health Center also offers basic laboratory tests, many common prescription medications, and referrals to off-campus specialists as needed using students’ insurance coverage. In addition, Counseling and Psychological Services within the Student Health Center provides confidential, short-term, mental health counseling with a licensed professional. Most services provided by the Student Health Center are at no or low cost. Students are financially responsible for services received outside the Student Health Center.
Medical Services
The Student Health Center provides the following health care services to regularly enrolled students:
- primary care of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries
- physical examinations, including pre-cruise and USCG physicals
- family planning services, excluding surgical procedures
- health education programs
- several common immunizations for the prevention and control of communicable diseases and referrals for immunizations not available at the Student Health Center
- evaluation and counseling for individual health problems (including screening and prevention)
- dispensing of many common non-prescription and prescription medications, at limited or no additional cost
- basic laboratory testing
- usage and maintenance of a confidential and secure electronic medical record system
- referrals to health care providers in the community for services beyond the scope of the Student Health Center (at the student’s own expense), including drug and alcohol-related concerns
- consultative services on health-related issues on campus
- health care on the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR summer cruises
CAPS is an integrated service within Student Health Services (SHS). CAPS has offices located within the Student Health Center, as well as on the Training Ship Golden Bear as part of the medical team during Summer Sea Term. CAPS provides confidential, high quality, and accessible mental health services to all enrolled students. This includes assistance to students experiencing personal, educational, interpersonal/relationship, family, social, and other psychological difficulties. These services include individual and group counseling, consultation, assessment, crisis support, education, prevention, and outreach. There are no additional charges for counseling services. Consultation is available to faculty and staff who may have questions or concerns regarding students. While on campus or at sea, the care of certain illnesses, injuries, or conditions may require hospitalization or services beyond our scope of care. In these instances, CAPS assists students throughout the process of obtaining additional care.
Mission: CAPS believes that personal development and mental health are inherently connected to intellectual, academic, and professional success. Cal Maritime’s overarching mission is served by providing students with access to holistic health and wellness. CAPS strives to support this mission by delivering a variety of services for individuals and groups that promote personal growth, self-awareness, coping skills, support during times of crisis, professionalism, and a healthy campus environment. Moreover, CAPS supports a multicultural worldview that endeavors to work toward greater health equity for all students. CAPS counselors are dedicated to creating an open and welcoming environment that is safe and comfortable for all those whom we serve and with whom we interact.
Appointments: To make an appointment with a CAPS counselor call (707-654-1170) or visit SHS. Counseling sessions generally occur between 0800 and 1700, Monday through Friday, and are typically 45 minutes. Urgent Care Walk-In appointments are available M-F from 2:00-3:00 pm (no scheduled appointment needed). For assistance after hours, call the After-Hours Assistance Line (707-654-1170, ext. 1) to speak with a professional, confidential professional. More information is also available on the CAPS website.
Mandatory Health Insurance
Due to the special nature of the educational experience at Cal Maritime, which typically includes international travel and/or a training cruise, students are required to be covered by health insurance. All matriculated Cal Maritime students are automatically enrolled in and charged for the school’s student health insurance plan unless they get a waiver approved for having their own similar coverage. The online health insurance waiver is submitted annually by the designated deadline and subsequently reviewed for approval.
Office of Inclusion Initiatives / Inclusion Center
Cal Maritime is dedicated to cultivating a campus culture where every student feels connected, supported, and empowered to succeed. Our focus is on fostering a strong sense of belonging, shared responsibility, and global citizenship that reflects the Academy’s maritime mission and leadership values.
Through meaningful programming, cultural exploration, and student-led initiatives, we encourage students and cadets from all backgrounds to build lasting community, expand their understanding of the world, and contribute to a respectful, mission-aligned campus environment. We celebrate the unique journeys and perspectives that enrich our campus life and prepare students to lead with integrity and cross-cultural competence in an interconnected world.
All students are welcome to engage, collaborate, and take part in building a supportive and inclusive Cal Maritime experience rooted in unity, service, and shared purpose.
All university programs and activities are open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.
Cal Maritime complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California’s Proposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU’s Nondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, and all forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.
You can find the Inclusion Center at Morrow Cove.
Academic Support Services
Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
Established at Cal Maritime in 2015, the Educational Opportunity Program provides academic, social, and financial support to students from low-income and historically disadvantaged backgrounds. Students apply to EOP when they apply for admission to the university.
You can find us in Morrow Cove.
Accessibility & Disability Services
The Accessibility Disability Services Office (ADSO) is committed to supporting the academic success of Cal Maritime students who have documented disabilities. Support services and information resources are provided to individual students who self-identify. Students seeking accommodations should follow these steps to complete an application for assistance through the DSO:
- Read the guidelines for documentation/verification of their disability. (Guidelines may differ according to disability.)
- Submit an application for services with supporting verification documents to the ADSO.
- Schedule an intake appointment.
Instructions and forms are available at the Disability Services website.
Find us in the Student Services Building for general services and Testing Center, or email us at ADSO@csum.edu.
Community Engaged Learning CELC
Community engagement and service-learning have existed within the CSU since the first campus opened in 1857. Through community engagement and reflective activities, students enhance and develop their civic responsibility, self-awareness, and leadership skills. Courses with embedded service-learning teach real world application of classroom theory and build a sense of community and shared values.
Through collaboration with faculty, staff, community partners and your fellow undergrads, CELC provides a multitude of opportunities to learn, serve, and grow as a community member.
You can find us in Mayo Hall, 2nd Floor.
Early Assessment Program
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) was established by the State Board of Education, Department of Education, and the CSU with the goal of allowing high school graduates to enter the CSU fully prepared to begin college-level work. The program works with local high school students, teachers, and administrators to achieve this goal. Cal Maritime students may choose to serve as mentors and academic tutors at local high schools through EAP.
Career Services
Career Services is responsible for assisting with graduate employment, Sea Training II coordination, and cooperative internships. Our staff is available to assist in résumé building, interview skills, career development workshops, and career advising.
Mission
Career Services seeks to complement the academic mission of Cal Maritime by educating and empowering students to take ownership of their professional development as a lifelong learner and to function successfully in a global society.
- In partnership with students and alumni, career services will facilitate career exploration, career decision-making, and guiding them toward their career selections.
- In partnership with faculty and university staff, career services will provide information, programs, and consultations to help them better understand the career-related needs of students.
- In partnership with employers, career services will maintain existing, as well as develop new, relationships with employers who have an on-going interest in the employment potential and careers of students and alumni.
Career Fair: Each year, Career Services hosts two career fairs that attract companies from all across the country. These events are open to all current students and alumni. Exhibitors include maritime companies, engineering firms, a broad base of business and logistics companies, graduate schools, non-profit agencies, and community partners.
You can find us in Mayo Hall, 2nd floor.
From Orientation through Commencement, New Student & Family Programs is there. Organizing education and outreach to family, friends and loved ones, NSFP provides resources, guidance and resources to those looking to help support their undergraduate at Cal Maritime. This includes playing a pivotal role in the hosting of some of the campuses largest events, including Orientation, Parent & Family weekend, Commencement and more.
For direct support reach out to Vineeta Dhillon, vdhillon@csum.edu
The Student Conduct & Ethical Development (SCED) at California State University Maritime Academy administers the student conduct system. Cal Maritime is unique among the CSU campuses, in that we are both a university and a maritime academy. We administer both the California State University Standards for Student Conduct and the Corps of Cadets Code of Conduct.
This office ensures a fair and impartial administration of the disciplinary process while guiding students through it; educating students about their responsibilities; and protecting the rights of all members of the community. The office address student behavior through the Discipline Review Hearings (campus-based administrative hearings), and Captain’s Masts (shipboard administrative hearings).
Though some behaviors can put at student at risk of separation from the university, aim is to coach/develop students to learn from their mistakes, take accountability for their actions, and see them grow through valuing integrity and considering others.
This office operates out of the Dean of Students unit, and can be located in either Mayo Hall, 1st Floor (Conduct Office) or Morrow Cove (Deputy Dean of Students Office).
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