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Naval Science

Overview

The U.S. Navy and America’s merchant marine have shared a close, mutually supportive relationship since the Revolutionary War. Today, that relationship is especially vital as merchant ships carry critical raw materials and other necessary cargoes, while naval ships ensure safe and...

Academics Departments

Department of Humanities

The Department of Humanities is composed of dedicated scholars who are passionate about encouraging student communication skills, life-long learning, and respectful reflection on the complexities of the human experience, crucial abilities for young people as...

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

The Academic Center for Excellence (ACE)

The mission of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is to maintain a high student retention rate by providing holistic development strategies and academic support for all Midshipmen.  The primary goal is to achieve this mission through...

Related Resources

Related Resources

Student Success Network/Beacon: The purpose of the Student Success network is to establish a procedure that identifies students who are struggling academically. This early warning system provides students with timely feedback on their academic performance. It enlists...

Midshipmen Preparation

Midshipmen Preparation

During Indoctrination, Plebes receive an orientation to their responsibilities as college students, in addition to their responsibilities as members of the regiment of Midshipmen. This orientation covers topics critical to early academic success in college such...

Humanities Sea Year Project

About the Project

The Humanities Sea Year Project is a one-credit course designed to serve as a companion during the second “Sea Year” and to challenge students to think about their place, on ship and on shore, in the larger maritime world and explore their relationship with and...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025