Texas A&M University at Galveston
U.S. Maritime Service Corps of Cadets
Texas A&M University at Galveston houses the Texas Maritime Academy, which is one of nine state maritime academies in the U.S. preparing graduates for licensing as officers in the American Merchant Marine. This program provides an opportunity for students to learn how to operate and maintain an ocean-going vessel. In addition to classroom and field training during the regular school year, students will sail aboard a training vessel during three summer cruises to gain practical experience in seamanship, navigation and operations.
Each summer, the T/S Texas Clipper (with its complement of about 240 cadets, faculty and staff) sails to exotic ports of call. Cruises are varied to include Northern Europe, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean and the United States. At the conclusion of the program, cadets are tested to become licensed as officers in the U.S. Merchant Marine and may seek employment in the exciting field of marine transportation as a licensed Third Mate or Third Assistant Engineer.
The NROTC Program offers men and women an opportunity to qualify for a commission in the Navy while attending Texas A&M University at Galveston. All NROTC students are required to participate in the U.S. Maritime Service Corps of Cadets and may qualify for licensing as a Third Mate or Third Assistant Engineer. Any student may join the NROTC Program either as a National Scholarship winner or as a non-subsidized college program student. Applications for National Scholarships can be obtained through a Navy recruiting office before the submission deadline of January 30 of the year for which the student is applying.