The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies, has extended the deadline to complete applications for the Class of 2026 to Feb. 28. Federal service academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to complete their application before Feb 28. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA. Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost. I have also included our latest digital View Book. It highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs and majors, the unique year at sea training, and more. Please share this with your students interested in a unique educational opportunity at a federal service academy. Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service. More information about the Academy can be found here. Area Admissions Officers are as follows: | • | Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT):
LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu | | • | Midwest Admissions (AR, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, TX, WI, WV):
LCDR Tina Schoggers - schoggerst@usmma.edu | | • | West Admissions (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) and Diversity:
CDR Keith Watson - watsonk@usmma.edu | | • | Southeast Admissions (AL, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA):
LCDR Chuck Wheeler - wheelerd@usmma.edu |
Sincerely, Marilyn Livi '82 Senior Vice President U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc |
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