Application Deadlines
Admissions will accept and review applications on a rolling basis, but students applying after our priority deadline are not guaranteed scholarship consideration.
EARLY ACTION
DEADLINE for the FALL
NOV
1
FINAL
DEADLINE for the FALL
APR
15
FINAL
DEADLINE for the SPRING
NOV
15
Definitions
Early Action
Students submit their application and all supporting documents by November 1st to be considered for EA. A student will be notified prior to the holiday break in December of appointment to the Academy or that their application is being considered in our rolling admissions pool. EA is a non-binding agreement. First year applicants with serious interest in the Academy are strongly encouraged to apply EA.
Rolling Admission
Students not applying/considered for Early Action will be reviewed in our rolling admissions pool. Rolling admissions means that we will be accepting applications as long as spaces are available and will close once the class has been filled.
MAPS (Maritime Academy Preparatory Seminar)
Students accepted into the MAPS program must successfully complete and pass the summer math class in order to gain full appointment to the Academy. MAPS runs for approximately four weeks in June-July and will help prepare students for college math. There is an additional out-of-pocket cost for the MAPS program.
Conditional Acceptance
Students who are offered a conditional acceptance will be considered appointed to the Academy but must satisfy specific conditions to gain full appointment. Please be sure to read carefully any conditions placed on your admission to understand how to gain full appointment. All students are subject to conditional admission for the successful completion of any course work currently in progress.
Transfer
Students that are denied as entering First Year, or who are not entering the Academy the fall semester directly after high school graduation must apply as a Transfer student. This will require completion of a minimum of 12 transferable credits with a grade of C+ or higher at another accredited college or university. Online courses will meet Admissions standards except Science with Lab must be taken in person. Online courses will meet our Admissions standards but will not be eligible for transfer credit. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or higher and must have the following coursework within their transfer credit records to be considered for admission:
- College-level English (English Composition 1)
- College-level Math (Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry highly recommended)
- Science with Lab : Please note that Chemistry I with a lab is required if applying to an engineering major. (Must be taken in person)
Denial
A student is denied admission to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and may be considered as a transfer for a future term. Students can also request a meeting with a counselor to outline a path to better prepare them for future acceptance.
Enrollment Deposit
Any student who wishes to enroll at Massachusetts Maritime Academy upon receipt of an acceptance is required to submit a $400 enrollment deposit, refundable until May 1. This will confirm their place in the incoming class. Payments must be received no later than May 1st to guarantee a student’s enrollment. Students who do not reply by May 1st will forfeit their appointment to the Academy and it will be offered to a student on the wait-list on a space availability basis.
Do I have to join the military?
No, our cadets do not have a service obligation. However, commissioning options are available for those that are interested.
Do I have to wear a uniform?
Yes, all students participate in the Regiment which requires them to wear a uniform every day. There are some exceptions specifically among our transfer students.
What majors are available?
We offer 7 undergraduate majors, 9 minors and 3 concentrations.
Can I shadow a current cadet?
Currently, we are unable to accommodate the opportunity to shadow or attend an in-person class.
Do I have to go on the training ship?
Students within our Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation programs participate in sea term all 4 years they are here. Facilities Engineering students complete one sea term during their first year. Additionally, all first year students will spend a short time on the ship as a part of orientation.
Is study abroad available?
There are several exchange programs available within certain majors. Other opportunities may be coordinated on an individual basis. Sea term and experiential learning trips are often abroad.
Is career counseling available to help find a job after graduation?
Yes, we have a Career Services department on campus that assists current students with finding internships and full time jobs. We host a highly attended career fair each semester where students have the opportunity to meet and interview with potential employers.
What do students do after they graduate?
Similar to many colleges, our students pursue a variety of post graduate careers. Many students work in the maritime industry on land, or at sea, while others pursue non-maritime related careers. Students may continue their education in a graduate program at the Academy, or elsewhere. About 10% of our graduates each year pursue military service.
Is it true that your programs are hands on?
Yes, all of our academic programs follow a “Learn, Do, Learn” philosophy. This means that hands-on/experiential learning is a required part of all of our programs. Students can still expect to spend time in the classroom, but will also have the opportunity to apply knowledge through hands-on work on/off campus.
What is your drugs and alcohol policy?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a drug, alcohol and tobacco free campus. Cadets are subject to random drug testing throughout their 4 years on campus.