A COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING,­ ­MANAGEMENT, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION

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A MAINE ­ THE AREA MARITIME ACADEMY Maine Maritime Academy is one of the nation’s most unique ­ college campuses. Majestically set A Maine Maritime education is on Penobscot Bay, the college is MISSION ­STATEMENT more than an earned college de- close to Acadia National Park and gree and the potential to acquire other premier Maine attractions. The mission of Maine Maritime a professional license. The lessons Castine, the home of the college Academy is to provide a quality you learn here will be invaluable education focused on marine and a village of historical signif- to any profession or endeavor you icance, is 38 miles from Bangor, and related programs. The cur- may choose. riculum will empower students the state’s third largest city. The to take on leadership roles, Practical, hands-on training has town is a coastal haven offering encourage rigorous self-disci- been the hallmark of a Maine you a safe and comfortable envi- pline, promote curiosity, and Maritime Academy education ronment for learning, recreation, provide graduates with the since its founding in 1941. and community involvement. skills, ethics, and knowledge ­Graduates enjoy a ­worldwide The region experiences all four needed to succeed in the global ­reputation for excellence, seasons. Cool, damp springs give economy. ­initiative, and dependability. way to warm, mild summers. ­Employers hire MMA students Temperatures cool as autumn for their mastery of classroom progresses and eastern Maine theory and applied technology. usually experiences its first Simply put, Maine Maritime ­snowfall in December. Academy ­graduates get the job done.

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OUR PROFESSORS WORK WITH STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS, LABORATORIES, AND ABOARD SHIPS

BACHELOR OF ­SCIENCE (B.S.) FACULTY DEGREE PROGRAMS Professors at Maine Maritime Academy come Business and Management from diverse academic backgrounds and from International Business & Logistics positions in engineering, arts and sciences, ship The IBL program provides hands-on, solid operations, marine science, communications, with a focus on international business, maritime management, and small operations, preparing students for careers vessel design and operation. Faculty members worldwide, such as Supply Chain Manager, work with students in classrooms, laboratories, Operations Supervisor, Import/Export Analyst, or and aboard ships, and also serve as academic Business Development Manager. advisors. Engineering Operations and • Full-time faculty: 69 Technology • Part-time adjunct instructors: 30 Marine Engineering ­Operations* • Student-to-faculty ratio: 13:1 This major prepares students to operate power- generation, electrical, hydraulic, and other Many of our instructors have years engineering systems of a floating vessel. MEO of direct industry-related expertise students earn a B.S. degree and eligibility to be as well as practical and professional examined for the USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer experience, including: License, Unlimited as well as the State of Maine 3rd Class Engineer License (Stationary Plant). • Navy, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine Marine Engineering ­Technology* • Business consulting The MET program incorporates MEO courses • Government agencies and additional classes in science, mathematics, communications, technical science, and • Marine science and marine biology research laboratory testing methods. MET students earn a • Industrial operations B.S. degree and eligibility to be examined for the • Regulatory bodies USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer License, Unlimited as well as the State of Maine 3rd Class Engineer • Executive development programs License (Stationary Plant) and Fundamentals of Engineering Exam.

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MAINE MARITIME OFFERS HIGHLY ­SPECIALIZED MAJORS THAT PREPARE YOU FOR THE RIGORS AND DEMANDS OF TODAY’S JOB MARKET.

Marine Systems ­Engineering Power Engineering Technology complete cooperative work • Non-License Track** PET students take many of the and training experiences on • License Track* courses offered for the MEO appropriately-sized vessels, and These two degree options are major and also study shoreside eligibility to be examined for a math-intensive and prepare power plant operations and USCG Mate 500- or 1600-ton students for work as design or management. Students earn License. research engineers, engineering a B.S. degree and eligibility consultants, or managers in to be examined for the State Science maritime, industrial, or general of Maine 3rd Class Engineer Marine Biology technical fields. License-track License (Stationary Plant) and This major focuses on essential (5-year) students earn a B.S. Fundamentals of Engineering biology (biology, ecology, degree and eligibility to be Exam. physiology, cell biology, and examined for the USCG 3rd genetics) as well as more Assistant Engineer License, Marine Transportation specialized topics relevant to Unlimited as well as the Marine Transportation the study of marine organisms. State of Maine 3rd Class ­Operations* Graduates find employment in Engineer License (Stationary This major focuses on the a diversity of fields including Plant) and Fundamentals of knowledge of systems, skills, fisheries, aquaculture, Engineering Exam. Non-license and training necessary for vessel environmental management, track (4-year) students earn operations and navigation of and public education, or pursue a B.S. degree and eligibility vessels of all sizes. Students graduate education. to sit for the Fundamentals of earn a B.S. degree and eligibility Engineering Exam. Marine Science to be examined for the USCG Students of Marine Science Power Engineering Operations 3rd Mate License, Unlimited focus on chemistry, biology, This non-seagoing major and USCG Able Seaman, physics, geology, writing and focuses on the operation and Unlimited. communications, computer maintenance of industrial steam Vessel Operations and science, mathematics, and gas turbine power plants ­Technology humanities, and social sciences. and related electrical systems. The VOT program prepares Graduates find employment in Students earn a B.S. degree students for positions of various fields of ocean sciences and eligibility to be examined responsibility in the operation including resource management, for the State of Maine 4th Class and management of a variety of aquaculture, research, science Engineer License (Stationary private and commercial vessels. education, and oceanography, or Plant). Students earn a B.S. degree, pursue graduate education.

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Interdisciplinary Studies ASSOCIATE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE Students outline their academic and/or career-oriented goals and ­SCIENCE (A.S.) (M.S.) DEGREE courses of interest, then work DEGREE PROGRAMS PROGRAMS with a faculty advisor to develop Small Vessel Operations On Campus: Global Logistics & a curriculum plan and sequence The SVO major represents Maritime Management of courses and prerequisites to years one and two of the Vessel Online: International Logistics & Operations and Technology meet degree requirements. Management program. Students may earn Dual Degree ­Programs an A.S. degree, complete an Master’s and Commander Ocean Studies offers two majors appropriate cooperative work MMA Alumni Advantage: experience, and meet the leading to a dual degree in The Loeb-Sullivan School applicable U.S. Coast Guard Ocean Science and Small Vessel requirements and be eligible to of International Business & Operations. Each dual major sit for the USCG examination for Logistics offers MMA Alumni enables students to earn a B.S. a license as mate of vessels not preferential tuition rates. degree plus an Associate in more than 200 tons, operating *These majors require participation in the Science degree in Small Vessel in near-coastal waters, up to ­uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen. In other Operations, as well as a USCG 200 miles offshore. majors, regimental membership is optional. license as mate of vessels not Small Craft Design **Participation in the uniformed Regiment of more than 200 tons, operating This program is offered jointly Midshipmen is required during the first year only; subsequent years are optional. in near-coastal waters, up to 200 by Maine Maritime Academy in miles offshore. Either program Castine and The Landing School ACCREDITATION may be completed in 5 years. of Boatbuilding and Design in Kennebunkport, Maine. Maine Maritime Academy is accredited by Marine Biology with the New England Association of Schools and Small Vessel Operations Small Craft Systems Colleges, Inc., 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite This program is offered jointly 100, Burlington, MA 01803-4514; telephone Marine Science with (781) 425-7700. Small Vessel Operations by Maine Maritime Academy in Castine and The Landing School The Marine Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology of Boatbuilding and Design in Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www. Kennebunkport, Maine. abet.org. Ship Design The Power Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology (BIW Course of Study) Accreditation Commission of ABET, Ship Production http://www.abet.org. (BIW Course of Study) The Marine Systems Engineering program (Non- License and License Tracks) are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

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MINORS AND LABS AND FACILITIES NUTTING MEMORIAL ­CONCENTRATIONS Our sophisticated labs and LIBRARY facilities include: The core curriculum may Our Library houses over be enhanced with any one • Cell Biology Lab 79,000 titles and has three of these minors: • Computer Aided Design Lab floors of space for group • Business • Diesel Power Lab and quiet study. • Environmental • Electrical Lab We also offer these resources: • Humanities and Social • Electronic Navigation Lab • Online access to thousands ­Sciences of journals • Electronics & Power Control • Industrial Power Plant Lab • Friendly staff ready to ­Technology assist you • Fluids Lab • Marine Biology • Leisure reading and DVDs • Liquid Cargo Simulator • Marine Engineering • 24-Hour Study Lounge • Logistics Operation Center ­Operations • One-Button Video Studio • Marine Engine Testing Lab • Marine Transportation (METEL) ­Operations • Marine Equipment Lab OUR FLEET • Mathematics • Materials Science Lab • Naval Architecture Our fleet of 60 power, sail, • Modern Marine Science Labs and work vessels offers • Naval Science • Operating Marina real-world application of • Oceanography skills learned in the class- • Planetarium • Physical Science room. The fleet includes: • Power Equipment Lab • Sail Training State of Maine – 500’ Training • Power Plant Simulation Labs Ship • Small Vessel Operations • Professional Machine Shop Bowdoin – 88’ Historic Sail • Technical Science Training Vessel • Refrigeration Lab Pentagoet – 76’ Ocean-going Tug • Saltwater Aquaria and Wet lab Friendship – 47’ Research Vessel • Steam Power Plant Lab Capt. Susan J. Clark – 70’ Navi- • Travel Lift gation Lab • Visual Bridge Simulator Oyster Bay – 230’, 21,000 BBL • Wave Generator Barge • Welding Lab

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LIFE IN RESIDENCE All of the 307 rooms provide the • Weightlifting Facilities ­following ­amenities: • Aerobic Equipment Room The residence hall ­complex • Cable TV Hookup Access • Fleet of Vessels is coeducational and ­offers • Internet Access a number of in-house The cardio fitness and weight ­conveniences for students: Additional building amenities: rooms feature new equipment and upgrades for ­cross-training • Academy Bookstore • Summer Storage Lockers and strength conditioning. • Barber Shop The Harold Alfond Student A public 9-hole golf course sits • Commandant’s Staff Offices ­Center – with dining rooms, directly across from our campus • Computer Lab postal services, and snack ­­­bar – entrance. Public trails located • Counseling Office is a focal point for campus life. nearby in Witherle Woods serve ­snowshoers, cross-country skiers, • Dean of Students Office Recreational facilities runners, and walkers. • Gaming Lounge ­include: • Health Services • Artificial Surface Athletic Field • 15 Laundry Facilities • Field House • Residence Life Offices • Gymnasium • Student Activities Offices • Racquetball and • Student Leadership Offices Handball Court • Student Lounges • Swimming Pool • Study Spaces

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PARTICIPATION IN THE REGIMENT OF MIDSHIPMEN AT MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY IS OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS.

THE REGIMENT OF tasks in their first year. By the requirements which include second year, Midshipmen have watch-standing duties and MIDSHIPMEN the opportunity to expand their professional development classes. The Regiment of Midshipmen skills by taking responsibility for There is no military obligation is a uniformed student body the training of the new first- after graduation. year students. In the third year, that fosters self-confidence, Regardless of participation in teamwork, self-discipline, honor Midshipmen partner with the outgoing senior class in providing the Regiment, all students live in and integrity in young men and the same residence hall, attend women. Although designed oversight to the training staff, as well as developing and running classes together, and are eligible around the unlimited license to participate in all campus clubs, majors of marine engineering programs for the 700-person- strong Regiment of Midshipmen. organizations, activities, and and marine transportation, athletics. the Regiment also provides Participation in the Regiment valuable opportunities to learn of Midshipmen is a federal and practice managment and requirement for students leadership skills. Midshipmen seeking an unlimited license in learn responsibility to self and marine engineering or marine others through challenging transportation, but is open to all “leadership labs” designed around students. Regimental students completing knowledge and fitness also have additional training

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ATHLETICS AND ATHLETIC PROGRAMS Intramural and club sports are popular among students. ­RECREATION Women’s Sports: ­Active clubs are listed on page 6. Our athletics facility features a Maine Maritime offers 13 Basketball, Cross Country, NCAA Division III sports newly renovated weight room Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, and fitness center updated with and intercollegiate sailing. Swimming, and Volleyball Our Mariners teams vie for state-of-the-art equipment. This conference championships Men’s Sports: facility, along with the swimming pool and Field House with and playoff positions with Basketball, Cross Country, challengers from Maine, climbing wall, are available for all ­Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, students and staff throughout the New England and the East Soccer, and Swimming Coast. Visit marinersports. year. org for current team news, schedules, rosters, and records.

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10 MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565 | EMAIL: [email protected] STUDENT LIFE WITH 30+ STUDENT ACADEMIC, ­SPECIAL-INTEREST, AND SPORTS CLUBS, YOU CAN GET INVOLVED IN THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY IN A VARIETY OF WAYS.

ACADEMIC CLUBS • Mentoring Club SPORTS CLUBS • Republicans Club • Ocean Studies Student • Lawn Games Club ­Association (OSSA) • Sexuality and Gender Awareness (SAGA) • Outdoor Adventure Club • Society of Naval ­Architects • Paintball Club & Marine Engineers • Society of Subsea (SNAME) Engineers • Rugby Club • Student Business & • Society of Women • Skin & SCUBA Dive Club Engineers ­Logistics Association • Snowshoe Racing Club (SBLA) • Student Athlete Advisory • Swim Club ­Committee (SAAC) • Table Tennis SPECIAL-INTEREST • Student Government Association (SGA) • Ultimate Frisbee Club CLUBS • Students Living in Christ • Yacht Club (Power Crew, • Alpha Phi Omega (APO) ­Everyday (SLICE) Sail Training Club & ­Schooner Crew) • Campus Activities Board • Student Mariner Society • Coast Guard Auxiliary • Tabletop Gaming Club • Friends of the Knights • Women on the Water • Ham Radio Club • Woodsmen Club • Knitting Club

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VITAL COMPONENTS OF A MAINE ­MARITIME ACADEMY EDUCATION ARE THE PRACTICAL, HANDS-ON EXPERIENCES YOU RECEIVE, REGARDLESS OF MAJOR.

“ABOARD SHIP, EVERY DETAIL COUNTS. JAY S, AUBURN, MAINE

” Assistant Engineer. These skills European, and U.S. ports of TRAINING CRUISE are developed through hands-on call aboard a . As a student pursuing an training, watch standing, and The first cruise is designed to ­unlimited U.S. Coast Guard experiences in the operation give you an overall orientation license, annual sea terms will be and maintenance of a ship and in both deck and engineering a highlight of your academic all its systems. First- and third- departments. The third-year year. Cruises are designed to year students apply skills learned cruise involves training, watches develop the practical skills on campus during summer and maintenance in your required of a Third Mate or Third training cruises to Caribbean, selected major.

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CADET SHIPPING license candidates are required MARITIME ­TRAINING to train for a minimum of 60 Placed in real-life days, while Third Mate license Regimental students assignments, unlimited candidates are required to train have ­additional training license candidates spend their for at least 90 days. requirements, including ­sophomore summer aboard shipboard maintenance, watch Students seeking a 200-, 500-, commercial vessels visiting standing duty, and professional or 1,600-ton mates license ports worldwide. Students development classes. are required to complete sea are assigned to merchant days on appropriate vessels. vessels as cadets for further Sea time is acquired through familiarization with shipboard laboratories, simulations, procedures,­ standing ­watches, cooperative work experiences, and completing assigned and a 14-day sail training ­projects within their major. cruise aboard the ­schooner Third Assistant Engineer Bowdoin.

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COOPERATIVE IN TODAY’S ­ ­EDUCATION COMPETITIVE JOB ­MARKET, Designed to enhance and build upon your classroom learning, your cooperative experience THE ­PROFESSIONAL will be closely tied to your ­educational and career goals. ­EXPERIENCES YOU Depending on your major, co-ops may involve positions: GAIN THROUGH MAINE • in shoreside power plants or industrial manufacturing facilities ­MARITIME’S FOCUSED • aboard oceanographic vessels or research laboratories ­CO-OP ­PROGRAM WILL • aboard windjammers, private yachts, passenger vessels, tall ships, charters, ferries, tugs, GIVE YOU A DECIDED EDGE. or other work boats • with logistics consulting firms • in international transportation facilities • in shipyards or engineering firms

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NAVY ROTC Four-year scholarships are a U.S. COAST GUARD ­competitive national selection Maine Maritime has a U.S. Navy based on grades, SAT/ACT RESERVE OPPORTUNITIES Reserve Officers Training Corps scores, extracurricular and The Direct Commission ­Maritime (ROTC) unit. Interested ­students ­community activities, and Academy Graduate Program have the opportunity to earn ­leadership qualities. Limited two- (MARGRAD) is available to a commission in the Navy or and three-year scholarships are ­individuals who hold a degree Marine Corps by completing awarded based on performance with an unlimited license from highly specialized naval science at MMA and recommendation by MMA. Graduates have education instruction, training, and summer the professor of Naval Science. and training that enhances the cruises, in addition to their The NROTC College Program Coast Guard’s ability to carry regular academic responsibilities. pays a monthly stipend during out its operational missions. Officers are commissioned in two the junior and senior years. ­Individuals selected will serve as categories: Following graduation, newly Coast Guard Reserve Officers on • active duty through Navy full-time active duty. ROTC participation, including commissioned officers pursue the Seaman to Admiral assignments in aviation, As a Coast Guard officer, you will (STA 21) commissioning surface warfare, nuclear power join a growing team of ­marine program or Marine Enlisted (submarines), special operations safety specialists ­enforcing U.S. Commissioning Education forces (SEALs), or in the Marine and international laws and Program (MECEP), Corps. regulations. You will inspect • inactive duty reservists The SSOP is designed to ensure ­commercial ships and port through the Strategic Sealift the United States has a sufficient ­facilities, investigate marine Officer Program (SSOP). merchant marine to serve as ­naval casualties, check for dangerous The Navy ROTC Scholarship support in time of a ­national or illegal cargo, conduct harbor Program awards four-, three-, emergency. The Maritime safety patrols and license and or two-year scholarships that ­Administration (MARAD) funds certify marine personnel. Later, cover tuition, fees, and books, a Student Incentive Payment you may be able to serve in other and include a monthly stipend (SIP) program of $8,000 annually mission areas of the Coast Guard and other benefits that can be to offset school costs. Completion to broaden your experience. worth as much as $120,000 for of the SSOP qualifies students for those from out of state with a an inactive duty commission as four-year scholarship since these an Ensign in the Strategic Sealift ­scholarship recipients also receive Readiness Group. room and board.

15 MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565 | EMAIL: [email protected] CAREERS “PEOPLE IN AND OUTSIDE OF ­INDUSTRY TOLD ME THAT MAINE MARITIME ­ACADEMY IS THE PLACE TO GO FOR THE BEST JOHN D, BRAINTREE, HANDS-ON TRAINING.” MASSACHUSETTS Although you’re just beginning SHIPPING degree program in Global Logistics your college education, you & Maritime Management is an ac- would be wise to consider where • Mates celerated 10-month, full-time pro- it’s going to take you. Each year • Engineers gram; the Master’s & Commander we place more than 90 percent • Ship building and repairs in Maritime Management is offered of our graduating class in profes- online combined with on-campus • Marine personnel management sional employment or graduate Small Vessel Operations courses studies. A high percentage of • Port authority operations and to earn eligibility to be examined our graduating seniors accept management for the USCG 200 Gross Ton Mate employment prior to graduation • Cargo operations and brokerage Near Coastal license. The LSS On- with companies that they worked line MS degree program in Interna- for while they were students. U.S. GOVERNMENT tional Logistics & Management is Many of those companies are accessible anytime, anywhere in the represented by MMA Alumni • U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, world in a part-time format—per- Coast Guard who play a strong role in hiring fect for the working professional. our graduates. • National Oceanographic & The program offers MMA gradu- Atmospheric Administration Throughout the year, our Career ates preferential tuition rates. Services Office offers a variety of • Military Sealift Command career counseling workshops that • National Geospatial SCIENCES cover topics ranging from resume ­Intelligence Agency • Marine resources manager writing and interviewing tech- • Environmental consultant niques, to how and where to find ENGINEERING a job. The office also puts students • Teacher and graduates in touch with po- & ­ENGINEERING • Naturalist tential employers by maintaining ­TECHNOLOGY • Environmental policy advisor a job bank and by coordinating • Industrial construction • Scientific field operator job fairs, informational sessions, and interviews on campus. • Systems design • Laboratory technician Maine Maritime graduates are • Industrial plant start-up and • Marine biologist operations known worldwide for getting the • Oceanographer job done, at sea and ashore. You’ll • Manufacturing find them in a wide range of lead- • Power generation/distribution BUSINESS ership positions—from the bridge • Research and development of a supertanker, to the Penta- • Logistics management – gon, to the boardrooms of major ­manufacturing & retail corporations, to managers at GRADUATE SCHOOL • Warehouse operations Fortune 500 companies, to chief Many Maine Maritime ­Academy • Retail management scientists on research vessels. An graduates pursue advanced • Transportation fleet outstanding placement record ­degrees at colleges and universities management­ and supportive career counseling throughout the world. services are just two reasons why • Supply chain management The Loeb-Sullivan School of Maine Maritime Academy is the • Marketing/sales ­International Business & ­Logistics college that works. offers three­g raduate degree pro- • Purchasing & contract grams. The LSS On-Campus MS management­

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Depending on your major, you • Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement *These majors require participation in the will be issued a professional available with sufficient sea ­uniformed Regiment of Midshipmen. In other majors, membership is optional. license following the successful time The following programs are approved by the completion of required training 200 Ton Mate, Near Coastal United States Coast Guard (USCG) and meet and the associated examination. (up to 200 miles offshore) ­international Standards for Training, Certi- These licenses qualify you for a fication, and Watchkeeping (STCW): Marine • Small Vessel Operations – Transportation Operations, Vessel Operations number of at-sea or land-based and Technology, Small Vessel Operations, Marine occupations. Associate degree program Engineering Operations, Marine Engineering • Oceans Endorsement avail- Technology, Marine Systems Engineering – License Track. The United States Coast Guard U.S. COAST GUARD able with sufficient sea time National Maritime Center can be reached at 100 • Auxiliary Sailing Endorsement Forbes Drive, Martinsburg, WV 25404. available with sufficient sea The following programs are approved by the LICENSES ­United States Coast Guard (USCG) as meeting time the requirements for eligibility to take the Third Assistant ­Engineer, ­following USCG license examinations: Marine Steam and Motor, Engineering Operations, USCG 3rdAssistant STATE OF MAINE Engineer License, Unlimited Horsepower, Steam ­Unlimited Horsepower or Motor, Any Ocean; Marine Engineering Technol- • Marine Engineering ­LICENSES ogy, USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer License, ­Operations* Unlimited Horsepower, Steam or Motor, Any Third Class Stationary Ocean; Marine Systems Engineering – License • Marine Engineering Track, USCG 3rd Assistant Engineer License, (Power Plant) Operator Unlimited Horsepower, Steam or Motor, Any ­Technology* Ocean; Marine Transportation Operations, USCG • Power Engineering Technology • Marine Systems 3rd Mate License, Unlimited Tonnage, Any Ocean; Vessel Operations and Technology, USCG Engineering/License Track* • Marine Engineering 500-ton or 1,600-ton Mate, Near Coastal or ­Operations* Ocean, depending upon sea time; Small Vessel Third Mate, Ocean Vessels, Operations, USCG 200-ton Mate, Near Coastal • Marine Engineering (up to 200 miles). Unlimited Tonnage ­Technology* • Marine Transportation • Marine Systems Engineering/ ­Operations* License Track*

500 Ton Mate or 1,600 Ton Fourth Class Stationary Mate, Near Coastal (up to (Power Plant) Operator 200 miles offshore) • Power Engineering Operations • Vessel Operations and ­Technology - Bachelor’s Other licensing options and program endorsements are available, • Oceans Endorsement avail- ­depending on your major. able with sufficient sea time ­Contact the Admissions Office for more information.

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MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY SEEKS ­MOTIVATED AND ACADEMICALLY ­QUALIFIED STUDENTS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR EDUCATIONAL AND ­PROFESSIONAL CHALLENGES.

We require successful completion a Maine Maritime Academy of a college preparatory program education affordable to all with strength in math (algebra I qualified applicants and enrolled and II, geometry, trigonometry, students whenever possible. precalculus, or calculus), lab The Academy’s comprehensive science (biology, chemistry, costs are based on the state in COST OF and/or physics), and English which the student resides. These (composition and literature). figures do not reflect additional ATTENDANCE SAT or ACT results, school expenses for a computer, books, profile, academic transcripts, Current expenses for uniforms, health insurance, ­tuition, fees, room, and a letter of recommendation or cruise/co-op assignments, are also required. Applications and board are updated which may vary throughout the annually. See the Costs for admission are submitted ­student’s four years. via The Common Application and Budget Worksheet and are available online at Students requiring financial at mainemaritime.edu. mainemaritime.edu/admissions assistance should submit the Free Application for Federal Student The decision to attend college Aid (FAFSA). This ­application requires both a personal is available through your high and financial commitment. school guidance ­counselor or Approximately 96 percent of online at studentaid.ed.gov. our students currently receive financial aid. We strive to make

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OUR 35-ACRE OCEANFRONT CAMPUS IS ONE OF THE MOST UNIQUE COLLEGE CAMPUSES YOU WILL EVER VISIT.

The campus visit is the most Contact the Admissions Office It is the policy of Maine Maritime Academy to provide equal opportunity important step in the college with questions: and treatment to all students, selection process. You can visit Phone: 800-464-6565 employees, and applicants in all areas us by taking a tour led by current Email: [email protected] of the Academy. No person shall be discriminated against because of race, MMA students, shadowing a religion, color, gender, age, sexual student for a day visit, staying orientation, national origin, disability, DIRECTIONS or veteran’s status. overnight in the residence hall and attending classes, From Portland: take I-95 north Maine Maritime Academy subscribes to the principles and policies encompassed by the or exploring MMA through to Augusta. Follow Route 3 east Uniform Campus Crime Reporting Act. A general presentations by faculty, staff, to Belfast, then Route 1 north overview of campus safety and security issues is for approximately 21 miles to made available to all students and employees. and students during an Open (safety.mma.edu) Bucksport. House. Limited complimentary An audited Financial Statement is produced overnight accommodations for From Bangor: follow I-395 to following the end of each fiscal year. For a copy, you and your family are available Route 15 South (Exit 4). Follow please visit mainemaritime.edu. on a first-come, first-served basis. The Academy reserves the right to make changes Route 15 South for 16 miles to in its rules, regulations, procedures, degree Check the online calendar Bucksport. requirements, and fees. for dates and registration For the health and wellbeing of our community, Just north of Bucksport, turn the Maine Maritime Academy campus and information. right onto Route 175 to Castine. vessels (ashore and afloat) are smoke- and In the fall and spring, MMA Follow Route 175, then Route tobacco-free. 166, which turns into Battle Published 2017, Maine Maritime Academy, Admissions representatives travel Castine, Maine 04420. Avenue at the Golf Course. The to high schools, college fairs, Photography credits: Morgan Andrews, Lance and special events throughout Admissions Office is located in Bishop, Olivia Burke, Keenan Eaton, Tony the country. View our calendar Leavitt Hall. Llerena Photography, Billy Sims, David Sinclair Photography, Snavely Associates, Sarah Szwajkos online for events at a “port” near Photography, Ken Woisard Photography, and Dee you. Yocom.

19 MAINEMARITIME.EDU | CASTINE, MAINE 04420 | ADMISSIONS: 800-464-6565 | EMAIL: [email protected] LOCATION KEY CAMPUS MAP Main Campus 1. Dismukes Hall: Classrooms, Labs, Faculty Offices 2. Delano Auditorium 3. Leavitt Hall: Robert S. Walker 5 Admissions & Financial Aid Battle Avenue 1 Center, Administrative Offices, Guest Rooms 2 4. Wyman House: Alumni & Advancement Offices 3 5. Abbott House: President’s 4 Residence 6. Captain Quick Alumni Hall: Career Services & 6 7. Platz Hall: Nutting Memorial 9 Library Pleasant Street 8. The Harold Alfond Student 7 10 Center: Dining, Conference 8 Rooms, Staff Offices, Classrooms 9. Pilot House: Loeb-Sullivan 11 School of International Business & Logistics 10. The Commons: Residential Complex 11. Perkins House: Faculty Offices 12 12. Windlass House: Campus 15 Safety & Faculty Offices 13 13. ABS Center for Engineering, Science, and Research: 14 Classrooms, Labs, Faculty Offices 16 14. Buoy House: Center for Student Success 15. Curtis Residence Hall: Residential Complex 20 21 16. Campus Bookstore 17. Public Works & Central Receiving 19 18. Oakey Logan Alexander 17 18 Center 19. Margaret Chase Smith Building 22 20. Bath Iron Works Center for Advanced Technology: Classrooms, Labs, Faculty Main Pleasant Street Street Offices 25 21. U.S. Navy ROTC 22. Ritchie Field 24 23 Waterfront Campus 26 23. Payson Hall: Classrooms, Main Labs, Faculty Offices 28 24. Rodgers Hall: Classrooms, 29 Campus Labs, Faculty Offices CourtCourt Street Street 27 25. Dirigo House: Faculty Offices Waterfront 26. Andrews Hall: Classrooms, Labs, Faculty Offices Campus 27. Training Ship State of Maine 28. Schooner Bowdoin 29. Tug Pentagoet

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