United States Merchant Marine Academy - Admissions

Admissions

In addition to requiring strong GPA and SAT/ACT scores, to be eligible to enter the Academy a Candidate must:

• Be of good moral character.
• Be at least 17 years of age and must not have passed your 25th birthday before July 1 in the year of entrance.
• Be a citizen of the United States either by birth or naturalization, except for a limited number of international midshipmen specially authorized by Congress.
• Meet the physical*, security** and character requirements necessary for appointment as Midshipman in the U.S. Naval Reserve.
• Obtain a Congressional nomination to the Academy from a Member of Congress.
• Submit a completed application; and
• Qualify scholastically.

Medical/Physical Clearance - Candidates are required to pass a DoDMERB (Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board) physical, and take the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) to asses physical fitness.

Security Clearance - In order to receive a commission at graduation as an officer in the U.S. Armed forces, Candidates are required to complete a security clearance upon enrollment at the Academy.