USMMA Virtual Admissions Q&A with Midshipmen

 

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy

Alumni Association and Foundation

Dear Colleague,

 

Do you have students interested in attending a service academy? Please share this information session for those interested in the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), one of the five federal service academies that include West Point, Annapolis, Air Force, and Coast Guard academies. The admissions process and academic requirements are unique for service academies and this session is open to all high school students and college counselors.

 

Date: Sept. 28, 2021

Time: 6:30 p.m. ET

Who: All interested students and school counselors

What: Virtual question and answer session with some of our outstanding Midshipmen. This will be the perfect opportunity to learn about the admissions process and what it’s really like to attend USMMA.

 

To register for the session, please use the following link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEpcOytqDksH9TFhXtxZ-QVZeNUK0TiEI4R

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

 

Federal Service Academies are not for everyone but we encourage those students looking to serve their country and accept a demanding academic schedule to apply. Like all federal service academies, there is no application fee for USMMA.

 

Our rigorous four-year academic program is highlighted by the Academy’s Sea Year experience. Through this unique program, every student gains real-world leadership experience working aboard commercial ships sailing to ports around the world during three academic terms. Our students pursue a degree in one of five majors offered through two Academic Departments: Marine Engineering and Marine Transportation. Students receive full tuition, room and board, and books at no cost.

 

Graduates of the United States Merchant Marine Academy earn a Bachelor of Science degree, a U.S. Coast Guard license, and a commission in the United States Armed Forces. Our graduates have an option to work as ship’s officers in the United States maritime industry or serve as commissioned officers on active duty in any branch of service.

 

More information about the Academy can be found here.

 

Area Admissions Officers are as follows:

•	Northeast Admissions (CT, DE, NH, MA, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT): LCDR Joe Becker - beckerj@usmma.edu
•	Midwest Admissions (AR, IA, IN, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, TX, WI, WV): LCDR Tina Schoggers - schoggerst@usmma.edu
•	West Admissions (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MN, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY) and Diversity: CDR Keith Watson - watsonk@usmma.edu
•	Southeast Admissions (AL, DC, FL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA): LCDR Chuck Wheeler - wheelerd@usmma.edu

 

We look forward to seeing you!

 

Sincerely,

 

Marilyn Livi '82

Senior Vice-President

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc