Admissions Visits

The Academy grounds, museum, and Navy Exchange are open to the general public throughout the year, daily from 8:00 to 4:30, with the exception of federal holidays and the summer and winter leave periods.

Parents

The mission of the United States Merchant Marine Academy Parents' Association is to promote and support the Academy, its goals, programs and objectives, its Regiment of Midshipmen, faculty, staff and alumni. The Association will serve as a support organization for Plebe Candidates, their...

Leadership

Administrative titles at the Academy differ from those at civilian colleges, but in essence the responsibilities that accompany the titles are the same.

The Superintendent is akin to a college president and ultimately governs all aspects of Academy...

USMMA History

The Academy represents federal involvement in maritime training that is more than a century old. Since the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant, the U.S. Government has initiated various programs to train its citizens for service in the merchant marine. The United States Merchant Marine...

USMMA Facts

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82 acres, 28 buildings; extensive waterfront facilities; more than 100 vessels and small craft.

Kings Point, Long Island, New York, about 20 miles east of New York City.

Weddings

The Mariners Memorial Chapel is a National Memorial honoring men of the Merchant Marine who gave their lives at sea during World Wars I and II in the defense of their country. Permission to use the Chapel for weddings will be granted on a priority basis. It should be remembered that this...

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History

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is proud to have as its House of Worship the Mariners Chapel. Completed in 1961, the Chapel serves Midshipmen as well as civilians for various religious and social purposes. The Chapel was built to the Glory of God and to commemorate the sacrifices of...

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