# GLMA **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-academy/glma/47.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the GLMA category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-glma-category/53)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-glma-category/53 "2017-02-18T12:41:57Z")
Great Lakes Maritime Academy in Traverse City. Deck and engineering programs, Great Lakes shipping careers. --- ## [Culinary Arts - Great Lakes Culinary Institute, Maritime Certificate](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/culinary-arts-great-lakes-culinary-institute-maritime-certificate/67075)
**Author:** [@SymphonyOfDreams](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SymphonyOfDreams)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2023, 2:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/culinary-arts-great-lakes-culinary-institute-maritime-certificate/67075 "2023-09-11T14:12:35Z")
For anyone interested in working as a cook/chef, the same University System that GLMA is under (I think…) also has this program: https://catalog.nmc.edu/programs-az/business/culinary-arts-maritime-level-i/ --- ## [How competitive to get in this academy?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-competitive-to-get-in-this-academy/48926)
**Author:** [@Minem1](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Minem1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2019, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-competitive-to-get-in-this-academy/48926 "2019-08-08T04:53:36Z")
I am a senior about to graduate and was interested in going to GLMA. I couldn’t really find any information telling me what they look for in an applicant or the classes and grades you need to have to be accepted. So does… --- ## [GLMA Class of 2015](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-class-of-2015/15397)
**Author:** [@misterward](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/misterward)\ **Replies:** 51\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2016, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-class-of-2015/15397 "2016-11-30T14:28:40Z")
I figured I would start this thread under Great Lakes for anyone who is looking at attending, applied to, or has been accepted to Great Lakes Maritime Academy. I will be starting on my journey to become a Merchant Mari… --- ## [Wheelhouse](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wheelhouse/16577)
**Author:** [@cado](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/cado)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2016, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/wheelhouse/16577 "2016-08-20T14:50:40Z")
On lakers built before the 70's , what were the reasons of having the wheelhouse at the forepart of the vessel. Hoping to get a professionnal answer. Regards Giles --- ## [GLMA Class of 2020](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-class-of-2020/16031)
**Author:** [@Friendlee](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Friendlee)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 6:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-class-of-2020/16031 "2016-03-30T18:41:36Z")
This is for all those going to the academy in Fall 2016! Please chat in this area, share a bit about yourself. --- ## [Pre reqs for attwnding GLMA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pre-reqs-for-attwnding-glma/10057)
**Author:** [@drod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/drod2214)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2015, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/pre-reqs-for-attwnding-glma/10057 "2015-09-03T06:42:13Z")
Hello everyone I h e a question if someone could help me out I would really appreciate it. I have completed all the prereqs to attend GLMA in the fall of 2013 , but I saw that you cannot have a criminal record with a fel… --- ## [GLMA/Maritime Industry Questions & Concerns](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-maritime-industry-questions-concerns/14836)
**Author:** [@Aang](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Aang)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2015, 8:47am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-maritime-industry-questions-concerns/14836 "2015-05-30T08:47:03Z")
Hi! I'm a 19-year-old college student and I've been going over potential careers for myself and this one has stood out to me a lot. Especially because of the time off and of course I've always loved the water. Lately I'v… --- ## [Department Head Department of Marine Engineering](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/department-head-department-of-marine-engineering/14787)
**Author:** [@Polaris](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Polaris)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2015, 7:56pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/department-head-department-of-marine-engineering/14787 "2015-05-19T19:56:17Z")
Great Lakes is looking for Department Head of Marine Engineering. https://nmc-openhire.silkroad.com/epostings/index.cfm?fuseaction=app.jobinfo&jobid=492&company\_id=16443&version=1&source=ONLINE&jobOwner=992453&aid=1 … --- ## [Questions about GLMA & working on the lakes](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/questions-about-glma-working-on-the-lakes/13958)
**Author:** [@JaredFromSubway](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/JaredFromSubway)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2015, 6:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/questions-about-glma-working-on-the-lakes/13958 "2015-01-21T18:12:50Z")
Hello gCaptain, I'm an Alaskan resident currently finishing an accounting bachelor's at University of Alaska Anchorage. I'm 28 years old, have previous work experience in the concrete/gravel industry, and am also famil… --- ## [Questions about GLMA & working on the lakes](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/questions-about-glma-working-on-the-lakes/13950)
**Author:** [@JaredFromSubway](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/JaredFromSubway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2015, 2:35am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/questions-about-glma-working-on-the-lakes/13950 "2015-01-09T02:35:33Z")
Hello gCaptain, I'm an Alaskan resident currently finishing an accounting bachelor's at University of Alaska Anchorage. I'm 28 years old, have previous work experience in the concrete/gravel industry, and am also famil… --- ## [GLMA Housing](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-housing/13093)
**Author:** [@socalguy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/socalguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 1:33pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-housing/13093 "2014-07-23T13:33:54Z")
Any returning/incoming GLMA students out there looking for roommates to share housing? --- ## [Housing in Traverse City and GLMA Questions](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/housing-in-traverse-city-and-glma-questions/13026)
**Author:** [@leftfoot24](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/leftfoot24)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2014, 5:54am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/housing-in-traverse-city-and-glma-questions/13026 "2014-07-12T05:54:19Z")
Hello, I am non traditional Freshman and I am entering inAugust of 2014. I do have a couple of questions if some one can provide: I was informed that when on the ship for two weeks for Aug the non traditional fresh… --- ## [Gettin into GLMA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gettin-into-glma/11677)
**Author:** [@drod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/drod2214)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gettin-into-glma/11677 "2013-12-16T23:35:23Z")
Hello everyone, I have a question about a rumor I heard about GLMA. Will they deny you if you have a misdemeanor on your record?? --- ## [Passing of Capt. Dean Hobbs](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/passing-of-capt-dean-hobbs/11523)
**Author:** [@captmrb](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/captmrb)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2013, 9:11pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/passing-of-capt-dean-hobbs/11523 "2013-11-26T21:11:19Z")
http://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington\_daily\_news/news/local/article\_2fe162ee-5392-11e3-a101-0019bb2963f4.html?mode=jqm --- ## [Great Lakes Maritime Academy offers bachelor's degree](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/great-lakes-maritime-academy-offers-bachelors-degree/11416)
**Author:** [@jimmyjohn85](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jimmyjohn85)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2013, 9:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/great-lakes-maritime-academy-offers-bachelors-degree/11416 "2013-11-08T21:27:07Z")
This might be of interest to some of you. http://www.upnorthlive.com/news/story.aspx?id=968383#.Un1L3-IYFFx TRAVERSE CITY -- Northwestern Michigan College, the state's first community college, is set to become the f… --- ## [Transferring to GLMA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transferring-to-glma/11257)
**Author:** [@Viper50](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Viper50)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2013, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transferring-to-glma/11257 "2013-10-25T14:00:19Z")
Hello, I am currently a cadet at another Maritime Academy (first semester, right out of high school, and going for deck) and while I do like it here I signed up blind knowing very little about the industry. Now after g… --- ## [GLMA and Engine Program](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-and-engine-program/10581)
**Author:** [@rofahy](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/rofahy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 8:06am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-and-engine-program/10581 "2013-06-23T08:06:25Z")
I am a upcoming senior in a high school in Illinois. I will be applying for the class incoming for the fall of 2014. I have done a lot of research on all the other academies and I have also visited GLMA and completely fe… --- ## [Attending great lakes](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/attending-great-lakes/9930)
**Author:** [@drod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/drod2214)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2013, 3:17am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/attending-great-lakes/9930 "2013-04-05T03:17:23Z")
Hello everyone I have been reading everyone's posts for a while now and have a few questions. I will be attending the Great Lakes academy for the engineering side and was wondering how difficult is the four year schoolin… --- ## [GLMA Application](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-application/9981)
**Author:** [@jimmyjohn85](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jimmyjohn85)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-application/9981 "2013-03-30T16:23:56Z")
Hi everyone. I am currently a Junior at Michigan State and will be applying to GLMA in a couple of months. I have a few questions for those who have applied to the academy or knows someone who has. I apologize if any of … --- ## [I'll Be Bold And Say I'm From Here](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ill-be-bold-and-say-im-from-here/2937)
**Author:** [@greezmky](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/greezmky)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2013, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/ill-be-bold-and-say-im-from-here/2937 "2013-01-10T17:54:22Z")
Didn't really get into this other then the money and time off. Not totally sure I like it, and wished I would have known more about the other schools before attending GLMA. Seems to have been a good school for the price,… --- ## [GLMA visit](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-visit/5954)
**Author:** [@Bcooksey](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Bcooksey)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-visit/5954 "2011-08-27T18:27:06Z")
Visited GLMA yesterday, traverse city is a great place. The campus is new and their boat is a good learning platform, which is right on traverse bay. After talking with admissions its really a lakes oriented program, 2 o… --- ## [GMLA Question](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gmla-question/5912)
**Author:** [@Bcooksey](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Bcooksey)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2011, 11:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/gmla-question/5912 "2011-08-26T23:18:55Z")
Going to visit GLMA next week, and possibly start in August in the deck officer program as they have a few spots open. I have a BS degree and have considered SUNY, Maine, MITAGS. I want to sail blue water but also know h… --- ## [Seeking some insight from current and past GLMA cadets](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seeking-some-insight-from-current-and-past-glma-cadets/4961)
**Author:** [@GLMA\_Cadet](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/GLMA_Cadet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2010, 7:22am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/seeking-some-insight-from-current-and-past-glma-cadets/4961 "2010-12-11T07:22:46Z")
I have recently been accepted into the academy for the engineering program and I would like to get a clearer picture of both the school and the career. I already have a degree so I would be in the three year long program… --- ## [GLMA Blue Water employment?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-blue-water-employment/4193)
**Author:** [@embraer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/embraer)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2010, 12:34am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/glma-blue-water-employment/4193 "2010-06-11T00:34:54Z")
I'm new to the forum and am interested in attending one of the academies. I'm 36 married and already have a degree from another proffesion. GLMA seems like a friendly place for the non traditional student. Some of what t…