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Varsity Offshore Sailing Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

The United States Merchant Marine Academy Offshore Team has solidified itself as one of the top sailing programs in the country. With a rich history of success, the Offshore Team is one of a few varsity offshore programs in college sailing. The team competes within ICSA, as...

Campus Capital Improvements

A series of infrastructure improvements have been instigated at the behest of Transportation Secretary LaHood to provide midshipmen the tools and resources they need for a top-notch education. These include renovations to Delano Hall, campus water main replacement, and installation of emergency...

Gift Policy

Overview

Gifts may be made to the Academy by sending a letter to the Academy’s Superintendent, Vice Admiral Joanna M. Nunan, at the following address offering the donation to the Academy: 

VADM Joanna M. Nunan Superintendent U.S. Merchant Marine Academy 300 Steamboat...

Barracks Life

Students at the academy live on campus for all 4 years of their college education. Rooms are standardized and inspected throughout the year to instill a sense of discipline and teamwork as roommates work together to prepare their rooms. However there is an additional sense of...

Catholic Weddings

Overview

The Diocese of Rockville Centre, upon appointment of the Catholic chaplain to the Academy by the Archdiocese for the Military Services and a written request from the chaplain to the diocesan bishop, will grant the chaplain general delegation to officiate at the Catholic marriages of the...

Plan to Reduce Sexual Assault and Harassment

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is a place where honor, integrity and respect are the guiding principles. That is why we take any allegation of sexual misconduct seriously and are working with Academy leadership to ensure there is a no tolerance and full reporting climate. Every member of the...

Candidate Fitness Assessment Instructions

About this Document

The Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) is one of the requirements for admission to the United States Military, Air Force, Naval, and Merchant Marines academies.  The CFA is a test of strength, agility, speed and endurance.  It is used to predict a candidate’s...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025