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Congressional Academy Days

 

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Congressional Academy Days are hosted by Members of the U.S. Congress throughout the year.  Attending one of these events will give you further guidance on the nomination process.  U.S. Merchant Marine Academy...

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Admissions Officer LCDR Joe Becker, USMS Toll Free: (866) 546-4778 Tel: (516) 726-5647 Fax: (516) 773-5390 beckerj@usmma.edu   Admissions Assistant: Ewa Bosiacki Tel: (516) 726-5643 bosiackie@usmma.edu...

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Officers by Territory

West (Yellow States) LT Olivia Alexander, USMS Tel: (516) 726-6184 Cell: (516) 519-4545 Fax: (516) 773-5390 alexandero@usmma.edu   Admissions Assistant: Christina Weathers Tel: (516) 726-5813 weathersc@usmma.edu Midwest (Blue...

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Fees and Expenses

The Federal Government pays the majority of the costs associated with enrollment at USMMA. Midshipmen receive tuition, room and board, uniforms, and textbooks at no cost.  Basic medical and dental care are provided through the Academy’s Office of Health Services. ...

USMMA To Host Open House for Prospective Candidates

KINGS POINT, N.Y. July 13, 2018 - The U. S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) will host its Summer Open House for prospective candidates on Friday, August 3rd. 

The event will provide information related to academics, regimental life, training, support programs, and career...

8. Complete Your Online Application

Complete your Activities Record. The United States Merchant Marine Academy looks for well- rounded candidates that demonstrate exemplary character. Your extracurricular activity is an important part of your assessment. Be prepared to provide detailed information on the following:...

6. Candidate Fitness Assessment

Satisfactory completion of the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) is one of the requirements for admission to the United States Merchant Marine Academy.  Candidates that fail the CFA may retake it.  Passing results must be received in the Office of Admissions by the application...
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