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The academy start date is in late August (no Spring or Summer starts). Applications open on August 1 the year prior to the August entry date (e.g. Applications open on August 1, 2025 for cadets entering in August 2026). After the online application is submitted, you will be prompted to submit required supplemental items. Item requirements vary dependent on the applicant:
- High School or GED transcripts (all applicants)
- College, CLEP and/or AP transcripts (if applicable)
- Physical - CG-719K (all applicants)
- Two letters of recommendation/reference (all applicants) from a supervisor, counselor, coach, instructor or mentor (no relatives).
- Math and English placement. Placement is obtained through one or more of the following:
- Applicants that have taken a standardized test within 5 years are required to submit their ACT (school code 1978) and/or SAT (school code 6982) scores.
- College, CLEP tests and/or AP transcripts may provide placement (this will be determined once your transcripts have been received/evaluated)
- Remote/virtual placement testing is available to all applicants to obtain and/or improve placement. Contact your admissions representative for information.
- DD-214 (veterans only)
- Other items may be required based on your application.
Find more information / requirements Based on your student type:
- High school student (or graduate with no college coursework)
- Transfer student (those that have attended college AFTER high school graduation or GED)
- Bachelor's degree or higher completed
- Veteran
Questions?
Last names ending in A thru K: CDR Scott Fairbank, Director of Admissions, at sfairbank@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1213.
Last names ending in L thru Z: Ms. Trisha Meier, Admissions Specialist, at tmeier@nmc.edu or (231) 995-1209.
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Important Dates and Deadlines:
There is no fee to apply. We encourage early completion of your application. Please contact the Maritime Admissions Office if you have any questions, have not received communications or are having difficulties at (231) 995-1213.
- Applications open 1 year in advance of start (new class starts each August).
- Once an application is submitted, you will be sent a list of supplemental items that will be required in order to complete your application.
- Applications for both Engineer and Deck Officer will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Once an application is complete, a decision will be provided as soon as possible.
- "Undecided Applicants" must choose a program prior to their applications being reviewed.