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General

Legacy ID
631

Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for all aspects of campus safety and security. The Academy's security force is comprised of federal police officers and federal security guards, supplemented by contract personnel as necessary. The force staffs the gatehouse on Steamboat Road, the...

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...

Communications

From Homecoming to Graduation, the Office of External Affairs is part of the management team for Academy special events, community outreach, press conferences and VIP tours.

Academy Life

The Academy campus and facilities comfortably accommodate the Regiment of Midshipmen. The design of the buildings is simple yet functional, and the campus has been laid out to take full advantage of the picturesque waterfront of Long Island's north shore. The Academy's buildings and walkways are named after individuals whose deeds have brought fame to America's merchant marine.

Director of Athletics

Maureen "Mo" WhiteDirector of Physical Education & AthleticsHead, Department of Physical Education and Athletics

The administration at the United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point announced that it has selected Maureen “Mo” Whiteto lead the Department of Physical...

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...

Kelly Butruch, Risk Management Officer

Kelly Butruch (formerly known as Kelly Flanagan) joined the Maritime Administration as the Academy's first Assistant Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in March 2008. In this capacity, Ms. Butruch served as the senior fiscal advisor responsible for directing the Academy's daily financial affairs. In...

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025