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All Cadets are required to live in TAMMA Hall (unless approved for off-campus housing). Final approval to live off-campus is determined by the Director of Campus Living & Learning and the Commandant.

All cadets must submit an online housing application.

Cadets entering the Maritime Academy for the first time may complete the New Cadet Application for Day Cadet Status. Cadets returning to the Maritime Academy or transferring from another maritime academy may complete the Change to Day Cadet Status Application. Consideration will be given to cadets who meet one of the following criteria. These cadets will be assigned to a company during O-Week and will reamin in that company during the academic year and participate in all Corps activities.

• Married and residing in the Galveston County area; or

• a Custodial parent and residing in the Galveston County area; or

• 25 years of age or older before the first day of classes for the semester of entry into the Maritime Academy; or

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree; or

• a veteran with a DD-214 (veterans will be assigned to a company during O-Week and moved to Victor Company for the academic year). 

More information about housing can be found at https://www.tamug.edu/cll/

The Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) is required for Cadets in a License Option program. To apply for a TWIC, visit the Transportation Security Administration's website and follow the instructions listed under the "Apply" Section.

Drill and Ceremonies Cadets and NROTC Midshipmen not participating in the Strategic Sealift Midshipmen Program are not required to obtain a TWIC.

This document is required for all License Option Cadets within 2 months of beginning at the maritime academy.

All Texas A&M Maritime Academy Cadets are required to complete the Corps of Cadets pre-participation release form prior to O-Week. Cadets will submit this form during O-Week check in.

License Option cadets must submit the Application for Medical Certificate to the maritime academy licensing office within 1 month of beginning at the maritime academy.

Cadets participating in NROTC/SSMP will receive instructions for a DoDMERB physical from the NROTC staff.

• Dip-tetanus1
• Hep-A (2 series)
• Hep-B (3 series)
• Varicella
• TB skin test
• Polio
• MMR
• Meningitis

• Tetanus should be within the last 10 years
• TB skin test within the last year

If you don't already have one, please apply for a U.S. Passport. International students should contact International Student & Scholar Services regarding the appropriate visa. Additional questions should be directed to tamma@tamug.edu

This document is required for all License Option Cadets within 2 months of beginning at the maritime academy.

Register for and attend New Student Conference or Graduate Student Orientation.

Incoming cadets register for classes at New Student Conference.

• All cadets must register for ZOPT 100 Corps Activity.
• NROTC/SSMP cadets must register for ZOPT 100 NROTC
• License Option cadets must register for ZOPT 300 Deck or Engine depending on their license program.

Information about New Student Conference can be found here.

O-Week

Prior to the beginning of their first semester, all new Cadets entering TAMMA, regardless of program, attend Orientation Week (O-Week).

Cadets should bring the completed Assumption of Risk Waiver to O-Week check-in.

Under the guidance of the Commandant, the Corps of Cadets cadet leadership plans and executes O-Week to introduce each new member to the Corps’ routines and traditions. Cadets also learn military bearing and customs, basic seamanship, engineering and nautical science skills. O-Week training includes, military formations, marching to class and meals, team-building exercises, hands-on seamanship training, and other training to enable new members to hit the decks running when the entire Corps returns for the semester.

Male cadets should arrive with a "recruit cut", which is a 0 (zero) length all around. Cadets that do not arrive with this haircut will be provided a list of local barbershops. During the first academic year at TAMMA, first year cadets will maintain the traditional "Fish Cut," which is a #1 guard all around. 

CLICK HERE for more information about O-Week.