For Questions
Admissions
admissions@maritime.edu
Financial Aid
finaid@maritime.edu
Health Services
healthservices@maritime.edu
IT Services
servicedesk@maritime.edu
Student Accounts
student_accounts@maritime.edu
Academic Accessibility Services
adacompliance@maritime.edu
Academic Resource Center
academic_resources@maritime.edu
Important Information:
Reminder:
- TWIC cards will be required for all 1/C, 2/C & 3/C MTRA & MENG students at the start of the spring semester.
- Cadets must upload their passport number, expiration date, issuing country, and image into SoftDocs (found in Self Service). Please ensure the information entered is accurate and up-to-date, especially if the passport has been renewed.
There will be no "on-campus" storage at the end of the semester. Please talk with shipmates or contact local storage facilities to store any belongings you cannot take home at the end of the semester.
Parents
Supporting your cadet
Parent Payments
Your cadet can add additional payers in Self Service. After logging in, they can follow the link for Student Finance > click on 'my account' > Payers. This person will receive email correspondence from us whenever there is activity on the student's account. This also allows payment on the student's behalf.
Health Insurance
State law requires that all full and 3/4 time (9 credits per semester) students have health insurance coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum standards as set forth in Massachusetts Law C.15A, s.18 (text available on the http://mass.gov website).
Academic Honors
View the President's and Dean's lists. At the end of each academic term, full-time student grades are reviewed.
Incoming Freshmen/Transfer
Parents Association
Become an active member of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy community and join the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Parents Association (MMAPA) today! The MMAPA provides support to families of regimental cadets. They do this by facilitating communication among cadet families and the Academy, by sharing information resources, and by raising funds for much needed scholarships. Membership is free and is open to all interested family members, former cadets, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy employees.
- Contact mmapapresident@gmail.com
Volunteering Opportunities
Follow Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Advancement Office for opportunities to volunteer at various fundraisers and events.
Care and Action for Students
The focus of Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s Care and Action for Students Team (CAST) is the care and concern for students who may be in distress. Our aim is to connect identified students with the resources and support needed to facilitate achievement of their personal and academic potential while at the Academy. Refer students of concern to CAST by submitting the Referral Form. Once a referral is submitted, you will see an automated reply confirming that your referral has been received, and a member of CAST may contact you for additional information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most important events for me to attend as a parent of an incoming freshman?
Two significant events for freshmen are Orientation Graduation and Freshman Recognition. Concluding the two-week mandatory orientation in August is Orientation Graduation which is a ceremony that includes a marching competition followed by awards and the cadet candidate oath. Additionally, freshmen are free to leave campus for the weekend (if applicable). Freshman Recognition occurs during Homecoming weekend. This is when the Cadet Candidates will have completed all necessary assignments to finally be recognized as Fourth Class (4/C) Cadets.
How do I send mail to my son/daughter?
All mail can be sent to the main campus address. Include their Company # next to their name.
Student Name / Company #
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
101 Academy Dr.
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532.
I’m booking travel plans, when will my son/daughter be home for break?
Freshmen, regardless of when their last exam is during finals week, are required to stay on campus until the last day of exams to assist with cleaning out of the dorms. Please plan accordingly by referring to our Academic Calendar for specific dates. Additionally, students may have a mandatory Holiday Watch so please be sure to check with him/her.
Can I see my son/daughter during orientation?
No, Orientation is focused on transitioning cadets to life at Mass Maritime, as well as, team building exercises with their fellow classmates. That being said, communication with people off campus is limited to allow the experience to be all encompassing and to limit distractions. Communication is limited to help reduce homesickness as cadets adjust to life on campus.