Fall Open House

    Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 8:00 AMEastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00


    Massachusetts Maritime Academy
    101 Academy Dr
    Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
    United States

    The Open House follows a schedule between 0800-1400, it is not a drop in event.

    Here is what to expect: 

    0800-0915: Resource Fair and Welcome Address by Academy President Fran McDonald:

    Speak with representatives from Academics, Academic Resource Center, Admissions, Athletics, Career Services, Financial Aid, Global Institute, Military options, Parents Association, Regimental & Student Life and best of all,  our cadets!

    0915-1100: Academic Major Information Sessions:

    Choose two academics-focused sessions to learn from our professors and cadets about what you can study and what career paths await.  You may even get the chance to experience first hand our labs, ship simulator,  or our Emergency Operations Command Center!

    Campus Tours led by Cadet Admissions Ambassadors:

    See what makes us a “learn, do, lead” institution by visiting labs, classrooms, dorms and athletics facilities.

    Ship Tour: 

    There may be an opportunity to tour our state of the art training ship, the Patriot State II. Confirmation will be provided one week prior to the event. If provided, ship tours would be on a first come, first served basis and may only be offered to the prospective student. Participants must be wearing closed toe shoes and be able bodied to join. Tour includes navigating narrow, steep stairways. Tour groups are limited to ten guests per tour guide per federal regulations. 

    Lunch will be provided, more details to follow
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    You will be given the opportunity to attend up to two academic major information sessions. Please select your top two choices (required):