Graduate school applications are submitted electronically, and no application fee is required.

Please send an official copy of your transcript(s) from each post-secondary institution you have attended directly to Maine Maritime Academy. We will accept email submissions or scanned copies.

Loeb Sullivan School                   or       graduateprograms@mma.edu
Maine Maritime Academy
1 Pleasant Street
Castine, Maine 04420

If you received your undergraduate degree from MMA, no action is required. We will request your transcript directly from the Registrar’s Office.

A Letter of Recommendation Request form, academic or professional, will automatically be emailed to two (2) individuals of your selection when you complete the online application.

If necessary, the Letter of Recommendation Request form can be resent to your recommenders. Please contact our office at graduateprograms@mma.edu or (207) 326-2620.

Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, cannot be accepted.

Your personal statement should be one to two pages in length and describe your past and current academic and professional experience, your future goals, and your reasons for pursuing graduate study. You may also include any other pertinent information that will help us evaluate you as a candidate.

• While strong GMAT or GRE scores may enhance an application, as of January 25, 2021, GRE and GMAT scores are not required for applicants who hold degrees from accredited institutions in the United States or Canada.
• Applicants who have not yet graduated from accredited institutions in the U.S. or Canada must submit GRE or GMAT scores. Test results must be sent directly from the testing agency to Maine Maritime Academy, Loeb-Sullivan School, using institution code 3505.

Resources

• GRE-Graduate Record Examinations | http://www.ets.org/
• GMAT-Graduate Management Admission Test | https://www.mba.com

Applicants whose language of instruction was not English must demonstrate proficiency through TOEFL or IELTS. Results must be sent directly to Maine Maritime Academy, Loeb-Sullivan School, using institution code 3505. This requirement is mandatory and cannot be waived.

 

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or equivalent) is generally required. All non-U.S. academic credentials must be evaluated by an approved credentialing service to verify authenticity, grade equivalency, and transfer credits. The following services are recognized:

• World Education Service | wes.org
• Globe Language Services, Inc. | globelanguage.com

Resources 

• TOEFL Services | http://www.ets.org/toefl
• IELTS Services | http://www.ielts.org/contact_us.aspx
• World Education Services | wes.org
• Globe Language Services, Inc. | http://www.globelanguage.com/

Graduate Admissions communicates with each candidate regarding the status of their application. Should you have a question, please contact our office by phone or email: info.ls@mma.edu or (207) 326-2620.

As a graduate student, you may be eligible for the $20,500 in a Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for each academic year (July 1-June 30). You may file your FAFSA as early as October 1 for the following academic year. Maine Maritime Academy may request additional information once the FAFSA is filed. Though graduate applications are processed on a rolling basis, we advise you to complete all necessary financial aid applications as soon as possible.

If you have questions about financial aid, please contact the Director of Financial Aid at 207-326-2682.

Tuition Payments are due no later than the last business day of the first week of class. Students relying on Financial Aid to pay balances must have all signed award letters, Master Promissory Notes, and Entrance Counseling requirements completed no later than the last business day of the first week of class.

If you have questions about your tuition payments, please contact Diane Harmon, Student Account Manager, by phone or email: (207) 326-2243 or diane.harmon@mma.edu.

For full consideration, ensure all application materials are submitted before the application deadline. If you anticipate a late arrival of any item, please get in touch with our Graduate Enrollment Specialist via phone or email at graduateprograms@mma.edu or (207) 326-2620.

Applications that remain incomplete for two weeks after the application deadline will be considered inactive. To reactivate your application, please submit a formal request via email: graduateprograms@mma.edu.

Loeb-Sullivan School invites applications from all individuals interested in pursuing challenging new opportunities in international business/maritime management/supply chain management. For the benefit of participants and the program, the Admissions Committee seeks a group of students with comparable managerial aspirations, but with diverse skills and experiences.

The Admissions Committee will consider the following primary criteria in determining admission to the graduate program:

• Ability to produce high-quality work
• Potential contribution to the class and the program
• Relevant professional experience
• Motivation for completing the program

Upon reaching a decision, you will receive an email titled “Application Status Update.” This email will contain instructions on logging into the admissions portal to retrieve the official decision letter from the committee.

MMA’s IT Help Desk can assist you daily, Monday through Friday. For current hours, please visit it.mma.edu. Our IT staff can answer questions regarding your student email, Canvas (our online learning system), and other school-related computer questions. If you have questions, please contact the IT Help Desk by phone or email (207) 326-2240 or helpdesk@mma.edu.

The Graduate Admissions team is here to help with any questions or concerns you may have throughout your application process. Feel free to contact us via phone at (207) 326-2620 or email at graduateprograms@mma.edu.