California State University Maritime Academy

CSU Maritime Academy is on a 92-acre campus in the suburban setting of Vallejo, California, not far from San Francisco.

CSU Maritime Academy Student Activities

CSU Maritime Academy has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, and more.

Interested in Greek life? CSU Maritime Academy does not have fraternities or sororities.

The CSU Maritime Academy community comes together each year for Changeover Dance, Homecoming and open house.

Does CSU Maritime Academy Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at CSU Maritime Academy.

CSU Maritime Academy offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of CSU Maritime Academy students live on campus. In 2022, 77% of undergrads at CSU Maritime Academy lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 23% of students lived off-campus or commuted to CSU Maritime Academy. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

CSU Maritime Academy offers coed housing.

CSU Maritime Academy Athletics

At CSU Maritime Academy there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at CSU Maritime Academy:

Is CSU Maritime Academy Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

California State University Maritime Academy is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The school also has student security patrols.

Plan a Visit to CSU Maritime Academy

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit CSU Maritime Academy, take Interstate 80 to Vallejo, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Oakland International airport.

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