Accepted First-Year Student Checklist
You've been accepted! Now you will have to take some steps to complete your enrollment.
Accept Your Offer of Admission
Accept or decline Âé¶¹¹Ù꿉۪s offer of admission no later than 11:59 p.m. PT May 1 through your . You will also find the most up-to-date checklist in this portal. Remember, you have been offered admission to the major stated in your portal. It is not possible to change your major prior to enrollment at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø.
Read the Terms and Conditions of Admission
Once you accept our offer of admission, you should read through the Terms and Conditions of Admission and make sure you stay in compliance. If you have questions about these conditions, contact our Admissions Office.
Apply for Financial Aid and Scholarships
If you haven’t already, submit the or as soon as possible and have it sent to Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø. Our Federal School Code is 001143. For 2026, make sure you file by March 2 for priority consideration. You can also learn more about financial aid.
Review Costs of Attendance
Review Costs of Attendance for a breakdown of what you can expect to pay as a first-year student at Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø.
Apply for Housing
First-year students and some second-year students are . When it opens, the housing application will be accessible through the Housing tab on the . Only students who accept their offer of admission will be able to apply for campus housing, and the deadline to apply is June 1.
Choose a Dining Plan
All first-year students living on campus are required to choose a dining plan for the academic year. Select your dining plan for or .
Learn About Making Payments
You will be able to view your student account information on the Money Matters tab or the Student Center on the . Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø does not invoice or send paper statements, so you will need to monitor your account on a routine basis. The has more information on your student account and making payments.
Submit Transcripts and Other Documents
Submit your official, final, high school transcript with confirmation of your graduation by July 1. Some students may need to submit other documents such as test scores and will be notified accordingly.
Register for Orientation Programs
First-year students are required to participate in new student orientation programs. Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø students must attend and the . More information is coming soon about Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø Maritime Academy's orientation program.
Register for Classes
In order to help your transition into Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø, we will enroll you into a full schedule of classes for your first fall quarter and a partial schedule for the following winter and spring quarters. We call this effort . You will receive more information about the process over the summer.
Immunization Requirements
All incoming students must satisfy the .
California Residency
California law requires every student attending Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø to be classified as either a California resident or nonresident for tuition purposes. This residency classification is important because nonresident students pay additional fees each quarter. If you qualify for residency through AB540, you should complete this form.
International Students will also need to:
- Become Familiar with the International Center
The helps with visa advising, employment authorization, health insurance, orientation, and social activities. - Learn More About Health Insurance and International Fees
You should understand the mandatory , and the . - Learn About Possible Visa Requirements
The International Center will email you with instructions on how to request a Form I-20. You should also review information about applying for .
Questions?
We understand that the enrollment process may be daunting, and you may have some additional questions. Check out our FAQ or give the Admissions Office a call at (805) 756-2311 and we can help.