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Message from Rear Admiral Helis on New U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Website

Visitors to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy website may notice some changes beginning today – a new look and feel that reflects an exciting time at the Academy. Improving communications and building strong and lasting relationships with our stakeholders are two of the goals in our strategic plan,...

Visiting USMMA

Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy are welcome when the Academy is open for normal operations. The Academy grounds, museum, and Navy Exchange are open to the general public throughout the year, Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 4:30, with the exception of federal holidays and the...

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...

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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...

Service Obligation

At the Academy you will receive an excellent education and the skills necessary for a successful career. Since the Federal Government has a substantial investment in your education, you will be required to fulfill the terms of a service obligation after graduation.

3. Apply for a Nomination

Applicants must be nominated to the Academy by a U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator from your State of Residence/Domicile. An applicant does not have to reside in the same Congressional District as his/her nominator (a Member of the U.S. House of Representative CAN nominate a candidate...

7. Medical Exam

An applicant for admission to the Academy must be in good medical condition and must meet the requirements for an appointment as a Midshipman Strategic Sealift Officer, U.S. Navy Reserve. The Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) is responsible for determining...
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