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Academics

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USMMA Announces Academic Awards for Class of 2020

KINGS POINT, N.Y., June 18, 2020 – Today, United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Academic Dean and Provost, John R. Ballard, PhD, announced the list of academic award recipients of the Class of 2020.

Fifty-one midshipmen received over 100 awards in recognition of their...

About the Curriculum

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy provides you with a four-year academic program leading to a bachelor of science degree, a license as a merchant marine officer (issued by the U.S. Coast Guard), and an appointment as a commissioned officer in a reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces (...

Tutoring Program

Tutoring Program Overview

The USMMA Tutoring Program provides individual and group tutorial assistance to Midshipmen who either request services or require support due to identified academic deficiency. Tutoring services are provided by professional and Midshipmen peer...

Hours of Operation

General hours of operation for the ACE:

Monday:        0730-1900

Tuesday:       0730-1800

Wednesday:  0700-1700

Thursday:      0730-1700

Friday:     ...

Midshipmen Awarded Sea Year Ribbons

KINGS POINT, N.Y., December 12, 2019 – On Wednesday afternoon, Rear Admiral Jack Buono, Superintendent, Rear Admiral Susan Dunlap, Deputy Superintendent, Dr. John Ballard, Dean and Provost, Captain Mike Stroud, Commandant of Midshipman, and Captain Gene Albert, Head, Department of Professional...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025