If you know that you want to go on the Cal Poly at Sea Program, fill out the contact form and tell us you are applying, then follow the application procedures. Applications for Spring 2008 are now available online through the Study Abroad channel on the my.calpoly portal.

Deadline Extended: January 31, 2008

Applicants must:

• Complete an application and program forms
• Have a faculty member complete a reference form - Faculty Recommendation
• Have a valid passport
• Pay $300 program fee to cashiers office (Bldg. 1) and turn in receipt with application.

• Complete all Cal Poly, CMA, and US Coast Guard forms
• Obtain a US Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) - ($140 fee)
  - Pass a drug screening test (administered by CMA) - date to be announced
  - Applicants who indicate the use of drugs or conviction of drug-related offenses, other criminal convictions or National Driver Register (NDR) motor vehicle convictions may not be eligible for an MMD.
• Have a doctor complete two physical examination forms for CMA and US Coast Guard and get up-to-date on vaccinations
• Register for a minimum of 12 units with Cal Poly
• Register for the two CMA - 1 unit courses (concurrent enrollment form)
• Obtain Somerton CSU Study Abroad Insurance for the length of the cruise
• Be CPR and First Aid Certified through August 1, 2008 (recommended)
• Pay all associated fees by designated deadlines

Eligibility
Students in all majors and at all class levels with a Cal Poly GPA of 2.5 or above are eligible to participate. Selection will be a rolling admission based upon GPA, application essay, and faculty reference. Be advised that Cal Poly at Sea sometimes fills up. We use first-come-first-serve method to grant acceptance to the program

If space allows, non-Cal Poly Students who meet the minimum gpa requirement at their home university are welcome to join the program. Please contact the program director to express your interest in the program. Availability may not be known until after the application deadline.

Financial Aid
Eligible students, both those now receiving financial aid and those not receiving financial aid, may qualify for aid. In some cases, financial aid will be increased to meet the extra expenses incurred with an overseas quarter. It is highly recommended that you consult a financial aid officer to discuss your individual situation.

Scholarships
There are no program scholarships at this time. Cal Poly Academic Scholarships will apply to the quarter you are on cruise. College of Agriculture students can apply to the International Agriculture Development Scholarships.