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Accreditation

Cal Poly Maritime Academy is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). The last comprehensive visit was in 2019. The next accreditation visit is scheduled for Spring 2027.


Program and Department Accreditations

  • The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Mechanical Engineering Program Criteria.
  • The Marine Engineering Technology and Facilities Engineering Technology programs are Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET
  • The Department of International Business and Logistics has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Rd. Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66213.
WASC and WSCUC Reports
Engineering Accreditation and Engineering Technology Accreditation Commissions

The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission logo

The Facilities Engineering Technology & Marine Engineering Technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

International Accreditation Council for Business Education

International Accreditation Council for Business Education logo

The Department of International Business and Logistics at California State University Maritime Academy has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11960 Quivira Rd. Ste 300, Overland Park, KS 66213.

View a listing of accredited programs (PDF)
IACBE Public Disclosure of Student Achievement (PDF)

California State University Maritime Academy is in full compliance with the requirements of the International Convention of the Standards for Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers 1995 (STCW) as administered by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Accreditation Liason Officer

Graham Benton, Associate Provost 
California State University Maritime Academy
200 Maritime Academy Drive
Vallejo, CA 94590
(707) 654-1147
gbenton@csum.edu