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Holiday Closure Notice – United States Merchant Marine Academy

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 386, Academy property is closed to the public during regimental leave periods — December 20 through January 4 — reopening January 5. Learn more
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1. Confirm Eligibility

To be eligible to enter the Academy, you must:

  • Be at least 17 years of age and must not have passed your 25th birthday before July 1 in the year of entrance.
  • Be a citizen of the United States either by birth or naturalization, except for a limited number of international midshipmen specially authorized by Congress.
  • Meet the physical, security, suitability and character requirements necessary for commission in the U.S. Navy Reserve.
  • Obtain a Congressional nomination to the Academy; submit a completed application; and qualify scholastically.
  • Be of good moral character.
Last updated: Thursday, May 18, 2023

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