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Apply in Two Easy Steps!

Step 1: Apply to the University

Undergraduate Students visit our Application page.
Graduate Students follow the steps found on the Graduate Studies page.

If you are applying as License Option, you must major in Marine Transportation, Marine Biology, Marine Engineering Technology or Marine Sciences, or any Graduate Studies-LO Program.

Step 2: Apply to Texas A&M Maritime Academy

All students apply at tx.ag/TAMMAApp
Applicants to the NROTC or SSMP programs must also submit:
- Authorization for the Release of Records and Information Form
- NROTC College Program Application.
Completed forms must be uploaded to AIS or emailed to admissions@tamug.edu.

Already Accepted?

Step 1: Register for New Student Conference

Incoming cadets register for classes at New Student Conference or with their academic advisor.

All cadets must register for ZOPT 100 Corps Activity.
NROTC/SSMP cadets must register for ZOPT 200 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.

Step 2: Apply for Cadet Housing

All cadets must submit an online housing application.

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

Step 3: Prepare for Cadet Orientation Week (O-Week)

O-Week

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

More information about O-Week can be found here.

Step 4: Apply for a TWIC

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.

Step 5: Apply for a Passport

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.

Step 6: Information regarding the USCG Medica Certificate and NROTC/SSMP DoDMERB

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.

The following vaccinations are required for License Option cadets prior to sailing.

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

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

State recognized exemptions are permitted.

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