Cal Maritime Families

⚓ We’re on the Move! Big news, Maritime families!

We’re officially transitioning to a new Cal Poly Maritime Academy Family page, where we will continue to support and build this amazing community. This page will no longer be updated, so make sure to join us over at our main hub . That’s where you’ll find event updates, academy news, tips for supporting your student and connection with other families. Questions? Drop them in the comments or message us directly. We’ll see you over there! 💙💛

Cal Poly Maritime Family:
https://www.facebook.com/61578881383560

Cal Poly Maritime Family The Official page of Cal Poly Maritime Academy Family Programs. Through helpful resources, engaging events, and ongoing communication, we build a strong partnership with our Maritime families—strengthening their connection to the Solano campus.

And here’s the newest addition to Keelhauler family -

! Congratulations San Francisco Sea Scouts for receiving national recognition from the US Navy. The Sea Scout Ship Viking (Ship 100) of San Francisco, CA, Golden Gate Area Council, has been named the 2023-2024 BoatUS National Flagship based on their outstanding Scouting program. Cal Maritime is proud to partner with SSS Viking of SF for their training programs held on our campus. 🪢⛵️☀️

Learn more about their recognition here:
https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/video/san-francisco-sea-scouts-receive-national-recognition-from-us-navy/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1h
SF Sea Scout Base Kpix

Commencement 2021 Reminders:
- ONLY TICKETED GUESTS will be permitted to attend the Commissioning and Commencement Ceremonies on Saturday, May 15th. Guests must present their ticket for entrance. Grads will receive their two (2) guest tickets at the mandatory rehearsal on 5/14.
- ALL ATTENDEES (through their graduate) must submit their proof of vaccination or negative COVID test result by 5/12. Link: COVID Vaccine/Negative Test Verification Form
- GUEST SEATING: Seats will be assigned and listed on your guest ticket. Seats are separated by four (4) additional empty chairs creating a 6’ distance from the next guest. Same household guests may sit next to one another but must maintain 6’ distance from other guests.
- LIVESTREAM LINK for Commissioning and Commencement Ceremonies: https://youtu.be/8GBxqe2UVYc
- COVID REMINDERS: Please do not attend if you have any symptoms or have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive in the past 2 weeks. Approved facemasks and social distancing are required at all times. Please see the full list reminders at www.csum.edu/commencement.
- VENUE REMINDERS: Please wear FLAT SHOES; NO Food or Drinks on the field (water ok and encouraged); NO DOGS or other PETS ALLOWED (Only legally registered service dogs will be allowed in the venue); NO large bags, strollers or personal chairs; Tickets REQUIRED
- PARKING/SHUTTLES: Parking and shuttles will be available but limited. Main guest parking is Lot O next to the Physical Education and Aquatics Center. Access to the event location will be limited to pedestrians, shuttles, and emergency vehicles only.
- CAMPUS ACCESS will be limited to the event venue and attendees only on May 15th.
- Please use to celebrate and acknowledge Cal Maritime Graduates on social media.

Commencement - CSUM Cal Maritime is taking comprehensive measures to support the health and well-being of our community. Cal Maritime will make every effort to celebrate this important milestone in-person for the Class of 2020 and the Class of 2021 in a safe and responsible manner. We will be continuously monitoring th...

Welcome to Fall 2020 Parent Orientation. Please join us for Zoom calls August 4-7. See attached schedule.

Please join us via Zoom at 3pm PST for today’s special Click, Chat, Connect topic: The Alumni Association & Summer Send-Offs. We will be joined by our Director of Alumni Relations Theresa Cosgrove, and Committee Chair of Chapter Development Rachel Neuharth ’14. They will be talking about the benefits of connecting with the Alumni Association as a current cadet, and promoting the regional Summer Send-Offs for incoming students at summer’s end.

The link in the bio for students to join the Zoom chat is: https://www.csum.edu/web/admissions/visit-campus.html

On June 17th, we celebrated a “virtual” commissioning of eight senior cadets who completed the Strategic Sealift Officers Program (SSOP). Four cadets were able to complete the oath on-board the T/S Golden Bear, while the other four took the oath virtually. The eight cadets were:

Preston Bowers
James Brook
Theodore Carter
Samuel Comerford
Michael Hannigan
Austin Hoy
Nicholas Sandvold
Christoph Schlueter-Langdon

If you were unable to join our SSOP virtual commissioning ceremony, the recording can be found on YouTube at:

https://youtu.be/6J-ss6yQxWQ

Read a message about Juneteenth: Freedom Day here:
https://www.csum.edu/web/support/campus-news/2020/juneteenth.html

Please join us via Zoom at 3pm PST for today’s special Click, Chat, Connect topic: Financial Aid. We will be joined by Financial Aid counselor Cathy Nubla to review general information about types of aid, where to view your financial aid offer, how to accept packages, and more.
https://www.csum.edu/web/admissions/visit-campus.html

Please join us via Zoom at 3pm PST for today’s special Click, Chat, Connect topic: the Associated Students of Cal Maritime, or 'AS'. AS is the student government organization on campus. Our guest speakers include Josie Alexander, Director of Student Activities, and various cadet leaders in AS. They join us today to talk about opportunities for students to get involved in campus life by hosting events and activities, clubs on campus, and student government positions.

https://www.csum.edu/web/admissions/visit-campus.html

A message of unity from the President and Cabinet of Cal Maritime: https://www.csum.edu/web/support/campus-news/2020/2020-05-31-message-of-unity.html