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Admissions - Class of 2017

The Countdown is On!

Orientation for Class of 2017 Starts In:

Welcome to the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Class of 2017!

Below is a guide to assist you in preparing to become an enrolled cadet at MMA.

1.    Accept your offer of admission
2.    Mark your calendar for the Welcome Aboard event on Saturday April 27th
3.    Request final transcripts to be sent to us
4.    Schedule placement testing
5.    Schedule uniform fitting (typically same day as placement testing)
6.    Complete Financial Aid paperwork
7.    Enroll in e-Billing
8.    Health Services Information
9.    Laptop Requirement
10. Orientation Save the Date: Saturday 17 August - Friday 30 August

1. Accept your offer of admissions
Sign and mail back your acceptance making sure to include the $400 enrollment fee. This not only holds your place in the class, but is the trigger for additional information – it allows other departments on campus to acknowledge you are a deposited incoming student.

2. Welcome Aboard
Save the date: Saturday April 27th - This is our Welcome Aboard event for deposited and confirmed students and their parents/guardians. The day includes a mix of hands-on workshops and incoming student processing while parents/guardians meet the MMA Vice Presidents and hear from departments such as the business office, marine operations, Follett book store, and the commandant’s staff (COMCAD). Registration materials will be mailed out by the first week of April.

3. Request final transcripts
Incoming freshman - Please make sure your final official high school transcript includes proof of graduation. If you have taken AP classes, have your scores sent to the Registrar's Office be reviewed for awarding credit. 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.

Incoming transfer student - 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 better is considered for transfer and

4. Schedule placement testing
All incoming students in the Massachusetts Public College system are mandated by the Department of Higher Education to take the Accuplacer examination. This online assessment and placement tool is used throughout the Commonwealth by institutions of higher education to place incoming students in courses appropriate for their level of academic preparedness. This assessment does not factor in for admission and has no bearing should a student have a conditional acceptance.

Saturday, April 6
Wednesday, April 17
Friday, April 19
Saturday, April 20
Saturday, May 4

To schedule your examination and uniform fitting, call the MMA Bookstore at 508.830.6488. For more information on the Accuplacer examination, please visit the Accuplacer web page at FAQ Accuplacer. All further inquiries should be directed to: placement@maritime.edu.

5. Uniform Fitting
Uniform measurements will take place in conjunction with the Accuplacer placement testing. If you will not be on campus for the placement exam, it is imperative that you review the Follett Bookstore Packet and follow the payment deadlines. View the packet here.

6. Financial Aid
Financial aid must be applied for each year by May 1st (for priority consideration) by completing both of the following:

FAFSA - The FAFSA may be completed as early as January 1st or when Federal Income Tax Returns have been filed. This may be done online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. List MMA’s school code, 002181, to ensure the results will be shared with the Academy, along with other schools the student will be applying to.

MMA Financial Aid Application - This application provides the Financial Aid Office anticipated enrollment information to assist in determining a student’s cost of attendance. Beginning in early February, a Financial Aid Application is mailed to all incoming students after acceptance has been extended.

For assistance, contact the MMA financial aid office directly at 508.830.5087 or read more here.

7. Enroll in e-Billing
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has gone paperless with 100% e-billing. This will provide fast and efficient delivery of your tuition bill, do-it-yourself account management online and an easy way to help the environment! We will not be mailing paper statements. Fall term bills will become available during the first week of July and will be due August 3. Follow this link for enrollment instructions and information.

8. Health Services

Please download and print the MMA Health Forms 2013 packet. For the packet and instructions follow this link. Read the instruction page and complete the sections as directed. If you are coming to Welcome Aboard you will bring your packet with you. Be sure you have the immunizations form filled out and signed by your primary care office. You will be able to have your physical examination, vision and hearing tests completed at Welcome Aboard. Please bring your insurance card with you.

If you are not attending Welcome Aboard please have a physical examination by your doctor. Return the entire completed packet no later than June 1 by mail, fax or email.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Health Services
101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
Fax: 508-830-6468

Please contact Rosemary Morrissey at 508.830.5048 or via email at rmorrissey@maritime.edu with any questions.

9. Laptop Requirements
All students are required to have a laptop computer. Computers may be purchased throught he Academy Bookstore or through other retail outlets. Click here to read about specific computer requirements.

10. Orientation
All incoming students are required to attend orientation. Detailed information regarding this event will be handed out at the April 27th Welcome Aboard program and posted on this page as it becomes available. The welcome packet for all incoming students outlining youngie knowledge, physical fitness minimum requirements, list of items to bring to orientation, a letter from the Regimental Commander, plus much more will be posted by mid-June.

We look forward to having you on campus and becoming part of MMA. Please make sure to bookmark this page as more information will be posted as it becomes available.

last updated 3-25-13 by deaton@maritime.edu