U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association and Foundation

I would like to share some important information concerning congressional nominations to service academies. Four of the five academies - U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), U.S. Military Academy (USMA), U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) - require applicants to apply for and receive a congressional nomination from either a U.S. Representative or a U.S. Senator. In addition to their two U.S. senators, applicants to USMMA may apply to any and all members of congress in their state. This affords USMMA applicants more opportunities to secure these coveted appointments.

New Jersey Senators Bob Menendez and Cory Booker are hosting a Service Academy Information Day Sunday, October 2nd to learn about the application and nomination process. Representatives from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the other federal service academies will be there to answer questions. I have attached a flyer with details that you can share with your students.

High school and middle school students interested in attending a service academy are encouraged to attend. Congressional staff will be present to explain the nomination process. Family members, counselors, and educators are welcome. The details are as follows:

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 2, 2022

Seton Hall University - Bethany Hall

400 S. Orange Ave, South Orange, NJ 07079

Students are encouraged to visit usmma.edu/admissions to learn more about the Academy. The USMMA’s digital viewbook highlights Midshipman life, sports, sailing, academic programs and majors, the unique year at sea training, and more.

If you have any questions or would like to set up a Zoom session to learn more about our program, please contact our admissions officer for New Jersey, LCDR Joe Becker.

Sincerely,

Marilyn Livi '82

Senior Vice-President

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