New Student Information

 

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Welcome, Class of 2030!

We are thrilled to welcome you to Maine Maritime Academy and look forward to meeting you in person! Here you will find useful information, tasks to complete, and information about attending one of our two New Student Orientation (NSO) sessions. New Student Orientation will enable you to connect with your peers and become familiar with the MMA campus.

2026-2027 Academic Year Housing Applications

The 2026-2027 On-Campus and Off-Campus Housing Applications will open on Monday, February 9. 2026 by 4PM EST and is available in your My Student Life portal.

NOTE FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

Residential Life strongly encourages students to complete their own housing application, rather than having a parent/guardian do so on their behalf. As the individual who will be living with a roommate(s), students are best equipped to assess their own preferences, habits, and expectations for a successful living arrangement with a roommate(s).

While parents/guardians undoubtedly have their student’s best interests in mind, it is essential that the housing application reflects the student’s own perspective. Providing accurate and sincere responses to the profile questions is a critical first step toward fostering a compatible and positive roommate experience.

Housing For New Regimental Students

With the arrival of TS State of Maine in Castine in the summer of 2026, the current working plan is for all new Regimental students to reside aboard the ship during Regimental Preparatory Training (RPT) and Midshipman Under Guidance (MUG) Month, and then move into Curtis Hall. This plan is contingent upon students being able to safely travel between the waterfront and TS State of Maine amid the ongoing pier project, and on the pier project not impeding safe egress from the vessel. While this housing arrangement differs from recent years, it represents a return to standard operating practices for RPT and MUG Month.

If the pier renovation project does not allow for students to safely reside on TS State of Maine during RPT and MUG Month, students will move directly into their room in Curtis when they arrive on campus in August.

Orientation Sessions

Choosing your New Student Orientation session is part of your housing application on your My Student Life portal. Attending an NSO is optional, but we hope you will join us on campus for one!

2026 NSO Session Dates:

  • Session 1: June 27, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
  • Session 2: July 11, 2026 | 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Each New Student Orientation session is capped at 100 students. Once you are confirmed your NSO, please notify us as soon as possible if you are unable to attend. For students arriving in town on Friday (due to flight schedules, long travel distances, etc.), a social event will be held each Friday night prior to Saturday’s NSO.

Virtual NSO:

For students who are unable to attend an in-person NSO, we will host a virtual Q&A session on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 7:30–9:00PM (EST). Representatives from several campus offices will join us to provide an overview of their work, explain how they support students, and answer your questions.

Students who are unable to attend an in-person NSO and wish to participate in the virtual Q&A may register through the NSO section of their housing application. A Zoom link will be emailed to registered participants in advance of the event.

While The NSO Schedule For 2026 Has Not Yet Been Solidified, Here’s A Copy Of Last Year’s NSO If You Would Like To Get An Idea Of What Will Go On At NSOs.

Copy Of Student Flyers From NSO Folders (Electronic copies of the info sheets provided in NSO folders will be uploaded here)

New Student Orientation information is also available on the Maine Maritime Academy Mobile app – get the App now and tap the Orientation icon.

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Communications & Other Information

MMA sends students several emails to their MMA accounts with information about the NSO they are registered for. We will also post copies of those messages here for families to review. We know important details can sometimes get lost in inboxes while students are out enjoying their summer vacation, so this is a way to make sure families have easy access to the same information.

Students and guests will receive a folder at NSO containing information sheets from several campus departments. We know paper copies can be easy to misplace, so we will also post the full information packet here for easy reference. COMING IN JUNE.

UNDER WAY is a biweekly summer newsletter for incoming students that serves as an additional resource to support their transition and integration into the MMA community. The newsletter is emailed to students’ MMA email, and copies will be posted here as well. COMING IN JUNE.

Tasks to Complete

MyStudentLife

  • Complete Housing Application (Opens February 9, 2026)
  • Choose Meal Plan
  • Sign Up For Orientation Session

Self Service

  • View Your Checklist
  • View & Accept Financial Aid
  • Register for Fall Classes (opens June 1, 2026, closes June 14, 2026)
  • View & Pay Your Bill

Canvas

  • Complete the Required Pre-Registration Training Course (opens May 29, 2026, closes June 14, 2026)

Mariners Athletics

  • Student-Athlete Sports Medicine Paperwork

Forms & Resources

#MaineMaritime Accounts

Alumni
Career Services
Center for Professional Mariner Development
Library
Loeb Sullivan School
MMA Fire Training
NROTC
Ocean Studies
MMA Parents Association
Regiment of Midshipmen
Residential Life
Schooner Bowdoin
Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)
Yacht Club
Mariner Athletics
Men's Soccer
Women's Soccer
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
Men's Lacrosse
Women's Lacrosse
Sailing Team
Swimming
Volleyball
XC

I’m wondering about….

Questions about housing, orientation, or general student life can be directed to Dan Gardner at 207-326-2264 or daniel.gardner@mma.edu

Questions about the Regiment can be directed to the LCDR Kelly Gualtieri at 207-326-2245 or kelly.gualtieri@mma.edu

Questions about accessibility or requests for accommodations can be directed to MMA’s Accessibility Services at 207-326-2489 or accessibility@mma.edu

Questions about health forms or immunizations can be directed to Health Services at 207.326.2305 or healthservices@mma.edu

Questions about on-campus counseling services can be directed to Tonya Murray at 207.326.2644 or counseling@mma.edu

Questions about textbooks, or Regimental uniforms can be directed to the MMA Bookstore at 207.326.9333 or 0861mgr@follett.com

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