- Admission into the Texas A&M Maritime Academy requires admission into Texas A&M University at Galveston. You may complete the admissions application at www.applytexas.org.
- 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.
- NROTC applicants can major in anything they wish.
- Texas A&M University at Galveston will not be accepting applications for the Marine Transportation major for the Spring or Summer term.
Prospective Cadets
The Texas A&M Maritime Academy is a highly specialized maritime training and education program embedded within Texas A&M University at Galveston. It is one of seven maritime academies in the United States and the only one located on the Gulf of Mexico. The mission of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy is to provide the maritime industries of the State of Texas and the United States with highly trained and professional U.S. Coast Guard licensed Merchant Officers (deck/engine) to serve on ocean-going and inland waterways vessels. To meet this mission, the Texas A&M Maritime Academy includes a Corps of Cadets.
Academic Programs
- Cadets seeking the Texas A&M Maritime Academy U.S. Merchant Marine License Option (LO) may choose to major in Marine Transportation, Marine Engineering Technology, Marine Biology License Option, Marine Sciences License Option, and the Masters of Maritime Administration and Logistics.
- Navy ROTC Cadets may choose any major offered at Texas A&M University at Galveston.
- For those students who already have a Bachelor's degree, we also offer all graduate programs with the License Option.
Military Obligations
- Cadets who are seeking the U.S. Merchant Marine Licensing Option (LO) do not have a military obligation.
- LO Cadets may apply for the Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program (SSMP) which provides financial benefits in college and an obligation to participate in the U.S. Navy Reserve after graduation.
- NROTC Cadets compete for scholarships and enter a contractual agreement to serve active duty in the U.S. Navy upon graduation.