The Experience of a Lifetime; A Lifetime of Experience

With 95 percent of the world's products transported over water, our graduates are vital to the effective operation of our merchant fleet for both commercial and military transport during war and peace.

About the Academy

We are a federal service academy that educates leaders of exemplary character who are inspired to serve the national security, marine transportation, and economic needs of the United States as licensed Merchant Marine Officers and commissioned officers in the Armed Forces.

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Midshipmen select their major course of study from among five programs:

Marine Engineering Systems
Emphasizing marine engineering design
Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management
Managing shipyards and large engineering endeavors
Marine Engineering
Focused on shipboard engineering operations
Marine Transportation
Combining nautical science and maritime business management
Maritime Logistics and Security
Combining nautical science and logistics and security management

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Regimental Life

What is it like to be a Midshipman?

Learn more from people involved in various activities, spanning Sunday to Saturday, athletics to welding, Plebe to Firstclassman.

Athletics

The men's football team runs their flags.

About The USMMA Athletics Program

The athletic program offers 27 varsity team and intramural sports. These teams have been successful at levels ranging from NCAA Division III National Champions to Conference Champions.

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