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To ensure the safety of our staff and midshipmen, the Academy campus will be in a Modified Operational Status on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Employees with an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE are expected to work remotely unless they are taking approved leave. 

Employees who do not have an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE shall use unscheduled leave (e.g., annual leave or other approved time off).  For those who are at a critical level with respect to leave time, there may be a way to still telework on Monday, 26 January 2026; If OPM declares a closure and has the government operating under a Continuity of Operations Plan, emergency telework can be used.  Please work with your supervisors to ensure you are using “Safety” as your ultimate guidance with respect to the Academy’s intent to modify operations this Monday.  

All scheduled classes (first through eighth periods) will be conducted virtually.

We will seek to keep the library open depending on the availability of staff to provide student study space or connections to virtual class.

Faculty will communicate directly with students regarding the status of their classes. 

The Seafarer, Navy Exchange and the Navy Federal Credit Union will be closed.  

Please note that additional emergency notifications may be sent to contacts on file.

For the latest updates on the Academy’s operating status, visit www.usmma.edu.

 

 
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Therapy Dogs Return to USMMA

Kings Point, NY (Oct 25, 2016) - A midst finals week, Midshipmen received a visit from Love on a Leash, Long Island Chapter and their therapy dogs.  Therapy dogs are known to help reduce stress and anxiety while providing comfort and affection to people in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, hospices, disaster areas and for those with autism.  While they are not classified as service animals, they definitely provide a service to students, staff and faculty on campus during a stressful period like finals. Love on a Leash, Long Island Chapter regularly provides this service to the USMMA community in exchange for the joy they bring to the midshipmen.  "The dogs know where they are when they come to the Academy" said Kristen, mother of one of the fluffy friends, "they love to come here" she remarked.

Midshipmen love them too.  They fill the room and overflow into the lobby of the library each time they come to campus.  "Smiles were everywhere" said the Director of Student Activities, Nicholas Rachowicz.  "At a stressful time like finals, these dogs were exactly what we need."

Check out the pictures of the visit on the Office of Student Activities Facebook Album

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Last updated: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

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