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To ensure the safety of our staff and midshipmen, the Academy campus will be in a Modified Operational Status on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to inclement weather.

Employees with an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE are expected to work remotely unless they are taking approved leave. 

Employees who do not have an approved situational telework agreement in CASTLE shall use unscheduled leave (e.g., annual leave or other approved time off).  For those who are at a critical level with respect to leave time, there may be a way to still telework on Monday, 26 January 2026; If OPM declares a closure and has the government operating under a Continuity of Operations Plan, emergency telework can be used.  Please work with your supervisors to ensure you are using “Safety” as your ultimate guidance with respect to the Academy’s intent to modify operations this Monday.  

All scheduled classes (first through eighth periods) will be conducted virtually.

We will seek to keep the library open depending on the availability of staff to provide student study space or connections to virtual class.

Faculty will communicate directly with students regarding the status of their classes. 

The Seafarer, Navy Exchange and the Navy Federal Credit Union will be closed.  

Please note that additional emergency notifications may be sent to contacts on file.

For the latest updates on the Academy’s operating status, visit www.usmma.edu.

 

 
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The Office of External Affairs works closely with stakeholders from congress, community, industry, government and members of the press providing information on the life, events and policies of the Academy. It is the liaison with the Office of Communications at the Maritime Administration and the Department of Transportation.

From Homecoming to Graduation, the Office of External Affairs is part of the management team for Academy special events, community outreach, press conferences and VIP tours.

Visiting the Academy

Visitors to the United States Merchant Marine Academy are welcome when the Academy is open for normal operations. The Academy grounds, museum, and Navy Exchange are open to the general public throughout the year, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the exception of federal holidays and the summer and winter leave periods.

Additionally, the campus is occasionally affected by current or unique campus events, and while the scheduled hours above are a good guideline, it is always best to consult the Academic Calendar before requesting a specific date, and call and confirm the operating status before coming.

Tours are based on the purpose of your visit and can be arranged by contacting the appropriate department. Click the hyperlink for specific information regarding visiting the Academy.

External Organizations

Throughout the year the Office of External Affairs works closely with external organizations that support our Midshipmen and Alumni.

By clicking the links below, you will be redirected to webpages that are not managed by USMMA/MARAD/DOT

USMMA Alumni

USMMA alumni are vital to the mission and ongoing success of the Academy. As ambassadors around the world, they share expertise, knowledge and opportunities. The largest Alumni organization is
 USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation, Inc. 

USMMA Alumni provide networking and employment opportunities for midshipmen and fellow graduates, helping each other find success in their careers. Building upon relationships forged at Kings Point, they continue to collaborate throughout their lives, ensuring a strong, technologically relevant U.S. Maritime Industry. 

USMMA Parents Association

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Parents' Association and its local Parents' Associations constitute a network of state and regional groups who support the Academy's midshipmen and who have a common bond of pride and camaraderie. The Parents' Associations share information and their experience with candidates for admission and their parents. Individual associations sponsor meetings and social events for the families of current midshipmen and encourage participation by candidates and their parents.

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