Accepted Students

To apply for financial aid, students must complete a Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year.  Priority deadline for incoming students is April 1. The form can be found at www.studentaid.gov. 

All students can monitor their financial aid status through the Massachusetts Maritime Academy self-service portal. You will receive information regarding how to access this portal via email shortly after you receive your acceptance packet from the Admissions Office.  In addition to viewing your application status, you can also view missing documents, review/accept your financial aid offer online, print your financial aid offer letter, complete all necessary steps to finalize your aid and view important information regarding your financial aid offer as well as financial aid policies.

If you have been awarded any outside scholarships be sure to notify the Office of Student Financial Service, either by reporting it under the ‘REPORT/VIEW OUTSIDE AWARDS’ link on the Massachusetts Maritime Academy self-service portal, or by sending written notification directly to the Office of Student Financial Services.

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Please join us on campus for one of our Accepted Students Days on March 9 or March 30 2024!

Accepted Students Day Registration Now Full! 

Accepted Students Day Agenda & Maps

Submit your refundable $400 enrollment deposit - payable by check, or credit card* using the button below. Please utilize the return envelope provided in your acceptance packet to return the confirmation form to the Office of Admissions or download it electronically below and send to admissions@maritime.edu. Please note, that you will need your Student ID number to complete payment - this can be found on your acceptance letter. Completing these steps not only holds your place in the class but is the trigger for additional information and allows other departments on campus to acknowledge you are an incoming student.

*A service fee may apply

Pay Your enrollment Deposit

confirmation Form

Massachusetts Maritime Academy prides itself on its technology resources, all of which you will need to successfully transition to life as a cadet. You will receive an email with your account login information within 10 business days after your acceptance, at which point you can access the Tech Prep page and complete your next steps. 

Once you have set up your technology, log into the Self Service Portal and follow the link for Student Finance.  Once on the landing page, in the upper left corner you will find a link for MY ACCOUNT.  Follow this link to find a number of items that you should complete.  Most important would be adding an Additional Payer(s), so that this person will receive email correspondence from us whenever there is activity on your student account. This also allows the payer their own access to pay your bill on your behalf. By signing up for SMS notifications, you will receive a text message from us in addition to the email that is sent when a new bill has been posted. 

You are also encouraged to enroll in the Direct Deposit electronic refund, allowing us to deposit any refunds directly into your bank account, rather than wait weeks for us to cut and mail you a check.  Even if you are not expecting any type of refund, you are encouraged to set this up, just in case.

All incoming students are required to take the Accuplacer exam prior to arriving for the fall semester.  This online assessment tool is used to place incoming students in the appropriate mathematics and writing course for their first semester.  

Transfer students should contact the Assistant Registrar, to determine if they are required to sit for the exam.

Students with learning differences who require accommodations must contact adacompliance@maritime.edu to verify eligibility well in advance of taking the exam.

Accuplacer Exam Info & Registration

New student registration for first-time/first-year and transfer students will happen once a placement test has been completed:

Register for placement testing here

Fall 2024 Registration for incoming students will be done by the Registrar’s Office during the month of July. Full-time (12+ credits) schedules will be based on placement test scores, prior credits (AP, IB or Transfer) and program requirements. Schedules will be available to view in Self Service after August 10th. Students that need to change their initial schedules may do so with the advisors in the Academic Resource Center after August 10th and through the end of the add period on September 11th.

Initial class schedules are tentative and may change up until the start of classes.

Please make an appointment for your uniform fitting for a time at least 2 to 3 hours before or after your scheduled exam time. Please do not try to take your own measurements, as all of your uniforms will be based off of the submitted form. A local tailor should be utilized to take the required measurements.  

Uniform Fitting Appointment Signup

If you have questions regarding your uniform fitting, please contact the Academy Store directly at 508.830.6488 or email fglover@maritime.edu

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with documented learning differences/disability. The ADA defines a difference/disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activity. The Academic Accessibility Coordinator works in collaboration with faculty and other campus departments to provide support for students with learning differences (including ADD and ADHD). This coordination of efforts complies with the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Students requesting accommodations are required to provide a neuro-psych evaluation completed within the past three years. Documentation of the disability must be dated within three years of the date of enrollment. 

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You’ll need to meet with a medical provider of your choice and upload specific medical information into your health portal.

More on Medical Clearance

According to Massachusetts State Law, all students must be covered by health insurance. If you are not covered by an outside insurance policy, you must purchase and enroll in the health plan available through the Academy. Enroll in or waive the school sponsored 2024-2025 Health Insurance. Make sure that you are filling out the correct year (24-25). If waiving, the charge on your bill will be removed once we receive confirmation that you filled out the waiver. This must be done each and every academic year.

*This must be completed between June 1 and July 1 to avoid charges on your bill.

Incoming Freshmen - Please make sure your final official high school transcript includes proof of graduation. Offers of acceptance to Massachusetts Maritime Academy are contingent upon successful completion of all courses and certification of your high school graduation. If your performance declines significantly, we reserve the right to rescind your acceptance. Have your AP and/or IB scores sent to the Registrar's Office to be awarded credit (if applicable).

Incoming Transfers - Be sure to send your final official college transcript. Offers of acceptance to Massachusetts Maritime Academy are contingent upon successfully meeting the transfer standards. If final transcripts do not meet these standards, we reserve the right to rescind your acceptance. Please note that only a grade of “C” or higher is considered for transfer.

Per the USCG CFR, the Academy requires a negative drug screen for all cadets within 6 (six) months of enrolling at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.  

Please pay for and schedule your appointment for the drug screen between April 15 and July 19, 2024. You will not be permitted to attend orientation unless you have had a negative test result prior to orientation check in. The Academy’s preferred drug testing provider is Quest Diagnostics.  Follow instructions below to pay for your drug test in your self service portal.  You will then receive an email within 1-2 business days with your Quest Diagnostics QR Passport which you will bring to your pre-scheduled appointment at a Quest Diagnostics lab (see instructions below on how to schedule an appointment).  You must ensure the lab you are going to is federally mandated to do a DOT panel drug test. 
 

1) Paying For Your Drug Test -

• Log into the Self Service Portal
• Select Student Finance and click "Make a Payment" on the bottom right (you may need to "X" out of the notifications tab)
• From the Available items list, click "Incoming Student/Cadet Drug Screen"
• Enter your information into the required fields
• Click "Add to payment"
• Scroll to the bottom of the screen and click "Continue"
• Follow the prompts until the payment is complete
• Once this payment is complete, you will receive an email with a "QPassport" within 1 business day. After receiving the email, click on the link below to schedule your drug screen appointment with Quest Diagnostics. 

2) Scheduling Your Drug Test -

Select find a location and schedule an appointment convenient for you using this link:  

QUEST DIAGNOSTICS LOCATION/APPOINTMENT

• Complete the steps on the Quest portal
  • REASON FOR VISIT
    • Select “Employer Drug and Alcohol” on the first screen
    • Select “Urine - Federally mandated” 
  • TESTING LOCATION
    • Enter your zip code
    • Confirm that under “Services” tab it says “Urine - Federally mandated”
    • Confirm or edit the location selected
  • SCHEDULE
    • Select date and time for your drug screen appointment
  • COMPLETE THE FIELDS WITH YOUR INFORMATION
  • REVIEW ALL TABS AND EDIT IF NECESSARY.  
  • SELECT “SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT”
• Report to the lab at your selected time. You will need a Quest "QPassport" document that will be emailed from Admissions. Do not arrive at the lab without this; they will be unable to test you.
• Provide the account barcode #11214468, if necessary
• Provide the test code 65304N, if necessary
• Show your valid driver’s license or passport at the testing site
• Sign the Chain of Custody Form, if necessary
• Results will automatically be shared with the Admissions Office.

All incoming students are required to complete the following forms:

• An Image Release form ​

• ​An acknowledgement of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy drug testing policy

• Passport Information

• NCAA Title IX Disclosure Form (This form allows for equal opportunity for all incoming students to tryout for varsity athletics.  You will be prompted to upload this document through Self-Service)

• Emergency Contact Information

  • Login to Self Service with your Maritime username and password.

  • Click on your username and choose Emergency Information from the drop down menu

  • Edit any existing contacts by clicking on the pencil icon

  • Add new contacts by clicking on the +Add New Contact button

  • When you have determined that the information is current, click the confirm button

1.) If you do not have a passport or need to renew, please do so ASAP.  For incoming cadets that already have a passport, please check the expiration date! If your passport is going to expire within six months of January 2024, renew your passport. Some countries require that your passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip. Students will be participating in either Sea Term or Experiential Learning trips which include foreign ports/travel.  If you have questions regarding passports or any travel requirements outside of the United States, please contact the Office of Intercultural Engagement at intercultural@maritime.edu.

2.) Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering, and Facilities Engineering students will need a valid passport, as well as a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) to participate on Sea Term. Additionally, Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering students will need a Transportation Worker's Identification Credential (TWIC) to be able to apply for their cadet credential. Don't forget to check off "Merchant Mariner" when asked for your profession! 

Please note, Marine Transportation and Marine Engineering students will apply for their Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) during the first semester of freshman year. Unless a student has already obtained an MMC for job opportunities, we encourage students to wait and allow us to help guide them through this process. The Director of Mariner Credentialing will meet several times with students throughout the semester as they complete the major milestones culminating in the mariner credential. The MMC is NOT a requirement for Sea Term I.

*Routine processing of U.S. passport applications is now taking 6 to 8 weeks.  Expedited service is taking 2 to 3 weeks. The processing times apply to new applications on December 18, 2023 or later.  Please begin this process as soon as possible to ensure that you have your passport when you need it.

An orientation packet will be emailed to students at their maritime.edu addresses on June 15. A copy will also be mailed home via USPS.

Orientation 2024 Dates:

•  Report to campus: Sunday 18 August 0900
• Orientation Graduation: Wednesday 28 August 1600

Orientation Page 2024

Orientation 2024 Packing List and General Information

If you are interested in participating in a varsity intercollegiate sport, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy mandates student-athletes adhere to specific requirements, in accordance with the NCAA.

Click below to view the requirements. 

Varsity Intercollegiate Sport Participation

CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK

CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK knowledge enlightens cadets as to the rules, traditions, regulations, customs, and policies associated with Massachusetts Maritime Academy in particular and maritime-related industries in general. Memorization of CADET CANDIDATE HANDBOOK is required for all underclassmen.  This will be added in summer 2024.

 Electronic bills are posted in Self Service under the Student Finance link.  Your statement will show all semester charges as well as any pending financial aid.  Your financial aid will remain as pending until the funds arrive after the end of the add/drop period, when they are applied to your account.  You have the option to pay in full, or to enroll in a monthly payment plan.  Both options can be found under the ‘make a payment’ link.  Bills must be settled prior to the start of the Orientation.

For more information such as billing cycles and adding additional payers to your account: 

Student Financial Services