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Academics

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USMMA Recognizes Academic Excellence

KINGS POINT, N.Y., May 3, 2022 - The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) at Kings Point recently honored midshipmen who distinguished themselves academically and at sea during the second term of Academic Year 2021–22.

At a May 2nd ceremony in Wiley Hall, midshipmen...

Registrar

All transcripts will be processed in the order they are received. Official Transcript can be sent electronically via Parchment and Unofficial via email.

The Office of the Academy Registrar provides services related to the creation and maintenance of academic records. The office oversees...

ACE Location & Staff

The ACE is located on the Main Deck of Wiley Hall, Entrance facing the waterfront.  CAPT Paul D. Acquaro, ACE Director

The Director of the Academic Center for Excellence (ACE) is Captain Paul D. Acquaro, USMS, Retired. CAPT Acquaro’s focus provides academic leadership to the...

Assistant Dean for Support Services

Commander David Pulis, P.E.

CDR Pulis has a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science from the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Marine Engineering Systems and Marine Engineering respectfully. CDR Pulis also is a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of New York, and has an...

Applications for the Class of 2031 open on 1 May 2026