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3. Apply for a Nomination

  • Applicants must be nominated to the Academy by a U.S. Representative or U.S. Senator from your State of Residence/Domicile.
  • An applicant does not have to reside in the same Congressional District as his/her nominator (a Member of the U.S. House of Representative CAN nominate a candidate who resides in a District other than their own, as long as it is in their (the nominator's) State/Territory).  This differs from nominations to the USMA, USNA, and USAFA.
  • Securing a nomination is a competitive process. A nomination does not guarantee appointment to the Academy.
  • Nominations to the Academy must be received by January 31st. Your nominating authorities will notify us of your nomination. If we do not receive your nomination by January 31st, your application will be closed.
  • The United States Merchant Marine Academy does not accept Vice Presidential or military service-connected nominations, i.e. Presidential, Regular/Reserve Component, ROTC.

Secretarial Appointments

The Secretary of Transportation may appoint up to 50 qualified applicants per year to the Academy. Any applicant to USMMA can be considered for a Secretarial Appointment. Applicants without a congressional nomination are encouraged to contact their regional admissions officer to request consideration under this appointment authority.

 

Class of 2029 Applications Open 1 May 2024