Located at our scenic waterfront Cal Poly Solano Campus in Vallejo, California, Cal Poly Maritime Academy is the only degree-granting maritime academy on the West Coast. With our Learn by Doing approach, you'll gain hands-on experience and build strong leadership skills for a successful future.
90+
Years of Academic Excellence
7
Specialized Undergraduate Majors
13:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Explore Our Programs
Chart your career path with degree programs that blend classroom learning combined with real-world experience, cutting-edge technology, leadership development and global perspective. Graduate with the skills to deliver lasting impact in high-demand industries.
Discover Your Maritime Future
Learning goes beyond the classroom; it spans across oceans into real-world industries. As an undergraduate, you will complete an internship gaining hands-on experience while developing the confidence and skills that set you apart. Take your education further with our Semester at Sea where you’ll travel the world aboard our 500-foot Training Ship Golden Bear.
Train HEre, Lead Anywhere
As a member of the Corps of Cadets, you’ll be part of a close-knit community where leadership, discipline and Learn by Doing is part of each day. From the classroom to the ship, cadets gain the skills and experiences to thrive in high-demand global industries. In addition to hands-on training, cadets have opportunities to expand leadership skills through internships, conferences and more—broadening perspectives, building networks and sharpening leadership abilities on a global stage.
