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Holiday Closure Notice – United States Merchant Marine Academy

In accordance with 46 CFR Part 386, Academy property is closed to the public during regimental leave periods — December 20 through January 4 — reopening January 5. Learn more

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Archived Press Releases

Sea Fair 2016 Demonstrates Industry Demand for Kings Point Graduates

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 22, 2016 — Yesterday, maritime professionals and hiring managers from 23 companies, federal agencies, and maritime-related organizations participated in the United States Merchant Marine Academy’s (USMMA) annual career fair, Sea Fair 2016, held in O’Hara Hall.

USMMA to Hold September 11th Memorial Observance on September 12th, 2016

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 9, 2016 – Today, President Barack Obama, proclaimed Friday, September 9 through Sunday, September 11, 2016, as National Days of Prayer and Remembrance. He asked that the people of the United States "honor and remember the victims of September 11, 2001, and their loved ones through prayer, contemplation, memorial services, the visiting of memorials, the ringing of bells, evening candlelight remembrance vigils, and other appropriate ceremonies and activities."

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Featured in The Princeton Review Book, "The Best 381 Colleges"

KINGS POINT, N.Y., September 2, 2016 – The United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to The Princeton Review. The education services company features the school in the new 2017 edition of its flagship college guide, "The Best 381 Colleges."  Only about 15% of America’s 2,500 four-year colleges are profiled in the book, which is one of The Princeton Review's most popular guides.

Call-In Town Hall, August 2, 2016

KINGS POINT, N.Y., August 2, 2016 - The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy  (USMMA) will hold a call-in town hall on Tuesday, 2 August.  Maritime Administrator Paul N. Jaenichen Sr.,  Deputy Maritime Administrator Michael J. Rodriguez, KP ’79, and USMMA Superintendent RADM James A. Helis, USMS, will take questions from parents, alumni, industry, and other Academy stakeholders.

Date: Tuesday, 2 August

Time: 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time

Phone: (800) 230-1093

Applications for the Class of 2030 open on 1 May 2025