# Texas A&M Maritime Academy **URL:** https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-academy/texas-a-m-maritime-academy/69.md [Latest](https://forum.gcaptain.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.gcaptain.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.gcaptain.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Texas A&M Maritime Academy category](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/about-the-texas-a-m-maritime-academy-category/75)
**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-texas-a-m-maritime-academy-category/75 "2017-02-18T12:41:58Z")
Texas A&M Maritime Academy at Galveston. Deck and engineering programs, licensing, and cadet life at TAMUG. --- ## [Master of Maritime Administration and Logitistics (MMAL) w/ License Option (LO)](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/master-of-maritime-administration-and-logitistics-mmal-w-license-option-lo/14674)
**Author:** [@Wake](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Wake)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/master-of-maritime-administration-and-logitistics-mmal-w-license-option-lo/14674 "2019-06-19T14:54:54Z")
Hello. I'm interested in the MMAL-LO degree program. I would really like to hear from some people who have been through the program or are in it now, or people who have participated in a different graduate-LO program. … --- ## [Owwwwwww!](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/owwwwwww/48672)
**Author:** [@jbtam99](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/jbtam99)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2018, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/owwwwwww/48672 "2018-07-20T12:06:30Z")
Continuing the discussion from Advice on maritime academies?: Ok guys, this may be the most wounding insult I’ve read yet about TMA. We’re getting compared to SUNY now. What happened to competing with Cal for being mor… --- ## [Looking for Off Campus Housing and Possibly Roommates](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/looking-for-off-campus-housing-and-possibly-roommates/16322)
**Author:** [@Honest\_Abe](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Honest_Abe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2016, 6:58am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/looking-for-off-campus-housing-and-possibly-roommates/16322 "2016-06-20T06:58:23Z")
Howdy everyone, I'll be headed down to TAMUG at the end of July. I'm just curious if any of you have pointers for off campus housing options. I was under the impression that the Galveston rental market is fairly afford… --- ## [What should an incoming freshman joing the LO program expect?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-should-an-incoming-freshman-joing-the-lo-program-expect/16142)
**Author:** [@mindwonder](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/mindwonder)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2016, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-should-an-incoming-freshman-joing-the-lo-program-expect/16142 "2016-04-25T17:51:06Z")
As the title says, I'll be joining y'all in the fall with the License option program for Marine Engineering . What do I need to do to prepare for o-week and the semester. Any advice appreciated. Thanks guys! --- ## [Question About Summer Cruise Credit Hours for Deckies](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/question-about-summer-cruise-credit-hours-for-deckies/16099)
**Author:** [@Honest\_Abe](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Honest_Abe)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 5:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/question-about-summer-cruise-credit-hours-for-deckies/16099 "2016-04-11T17:59:04Z")
I'm in the process of enrolling for my first semester at TAMUG. I noticed that summer cruises are only 4 credits, but to be eligible for financial aid one must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours for undergrad or 4.5 … --- ## [Teex](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/teex/15991)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 12:59pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/teex/15991 "2016-03-29T12:59:57Z")
\[ATTACH\]4392\[/ATTACH\] Fire school --- ## [Spring semester!](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spring-semester/15752)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2016, 7:36am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/spring-semester/15752 "2016-01-19T07:36:18Z")
Who's ready to start another semester!!??!!??:raised\_hand:🏼:raised\_hand:🏼:raised\_hand:🏼 --- ## [O week](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/o-week/14516)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2015, 3:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/o-week/14516 "2015-08-31T15:41:20Z")
Hey guys I just had a quick question... I called the school and asked if you are in victor company do you have to participate in "O-week" I got a yes and a no.... Wondering if anyone could help me out here??? --- ## [Anyone here in the MAAL program?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/anyone-here-in-the-maal-program/15153)
**Author:** [@JaredFromSubway](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/JaredFromSubway)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2015, 11:05pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/anyone-here-in-the-maal-program/15153 "2015-08-18T23:05:13Z")
Hello gCaptain Aggies, I'm about to start my final year of undergrad (BBA Accounting @ University of Alaska Anchorage) and will be applying to the MAAL program in the next few months. I was wondering if anyone currentl… --- ## [Transfer student orientaion](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transfer-student-orientaion/14849)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 2:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transfer-student-orientaion/14849 "2015-07-27T14:03:16Z")
Anybody attending the transfer student orientation this Friday on the 5th??? --- ## [R/V Trident](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/r-v-trident/15009)
**Author:** [@Lone\_Star](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lone_Star)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2015, 4:48am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/r-v-trident/15009 "2015-07-23T04:48:41Z")
The Trident also will act as an underway terrestrial and electronic navigation lab for TAMUG Maritime Academy Midshipmen so they can practice the skills learned in the classroom in a high-impact learning environment i… --- ## [Oil on our doorstep](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/oil-on-our-doorstep/12345)
**Author:** [@Lone\_Star](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lone_Star)\ **Replies:** 76\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2015, 6:55am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/oil-on-our-doorstep/12345 "2015-06-16T06:55:42Z")
You can see its very close in relation to our Academy. I know the slick has been creeping up the Galveston channel. I'll see if I can get some pictures tomorrow. I believe bolivar ferry has shut down operations as well… --- ## [Stability](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/stability/14244)
**Author:** [@CaptHH](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CaptHH)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/stability/14244 "2015-05-25T19:38:23Z")
Anyone like to share a stability test or what exactly is on the chief mate exam? Much appreciated bc I don't want to study what is not on the test. Thanks in advance --- ## [Texas A&M Maritime vs. Kings Point](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/texas-a-m-maritime-vs-kings-point/14335)
**Author:** [@85949915](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/85949915)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 4:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/texas-a-m-maritime-vs-kings-point/14335 "2015-04-02T16:07:03Z")
I'm currently a high school senior who's been accepted to both KP and A&M Maritime. At this point I'm trying to decide between the two. A&M is a lot closer to home (and a lot warmer,) but it's definitely going to be more… --- ## [Galveston: what do you think?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/galveston-what-do-you-think/14386)
**Author:** [@islandtiger](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/islandtiger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2015, 6:05am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/galveston-what-do-you-think/14386 "2015-03-13T06:05:46Z")
so ive made the decision to attend TMA and i am moving down to galveston this summer. Hows living in galveston, im going to be living off campus as a vet and all ive been hearing is people bad mouthing galveston. Is it r… --- ## [Fall of 2015](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fall-of-2015/14257)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2015, 11:41pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/fall-of-2015/14257 "2015-03-01T23:41:08Z")
Hello my name is James and I just recently received my acceptance letter to attend Texas maritime academy this fall... I am currently taking classes at a community college and am only about 12 credits shy of getting my A… --- ## [USN to TMA, transferring](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/usn-to-tma-transferring/14221)
**Author:** [@islandtiger](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/islandtiger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2015, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/usn-to-tma-transferring/14221 "2015-02-18T17:57:49Z")
I am currently transitioning from navy to college and am planning on transferring to TMA for the fall semester. I'm in and all my ducks are lined up but I am curious if any of you mates had any experience with transferri… --- ## [What is the life of a Mariner?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-is-the-life-of-a-mariner/13633)
**Author:** [@CastingProducer](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/CastingProducer)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2015, 12:18pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/what-is-the-life-of-a-mariner/13633 "2015-02-16T12:18:39Z")
HELLO ALL!! I’m currently developing a new series for CMT that will focus on jobs with rotational schedules and the effects they have on families and relationships…think “Deadliest Catch” or “Ice Road Truckers” with a fa… --- ## [1968 - First Yearbook of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy - The stories I've heard](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/1968-first-yearbook-of-the-texas-a-m-maritime-academy-the-stories-ive-heard/14199)
**Author:** [@Lone\_Star](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lone_Star)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2015, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/1968-first-yearbook-of-the-texas-a-m-maritime-academy-the-stories-ive-heard/14199 "2015-02-13T17:58:55Z")
https://repositories.tdl.org/tamug-ir/bitstream/handle/1969.3/28289/DOCU00000001\_001.pdf?sequence=3&isAllowed=y This was found on the former students Facebook page. Interesting stuff for sure, including a record of the… --- ## [Academy Expansion](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/academy-expansion/11231)
**Author:** [@Lone\_Star](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lone_Star)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2015, 6:07pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/academy-expansion/11231 "2015-02-12T18:07:58Z")
It appears as if some interest has been taken in the Academy from main campus, hints the name change from Texas Maritime Academy to Texas A&M Maritime Academy. As the campus is crowded to capacity with both cadets and… --- ## [Accepted at TMA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/accepted-at-tma/14103)
**Author:** [@Brad\_Schein](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Brad_Schein)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2015, 4:18am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/accepted-at-tma/14103 "2015-02-01T04:18:54Z")
Hi, I'm not sure what to type other than I'm interested in a pat on the back telling me things will be okay. I'm a bit nervous. My goal has always been to work offshore so I switched from medical undergraduate to Pet… --- ## [Looking into TMA](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/looking-into-tma/10021)
**Author:** [@TMAsailor](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/TMAsailor)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2015, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/looking-into-tma/10021 "2015-01-27T19:12:28Z")
For anyone looking into joining Texas Maritime Academy, I want to give some information about the school. The school - It's a small campus, easy to get around but poor parking at times. The corps of cadets which includ… --- ## [TMA workability](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/tma-workability/13791)
**Author:** [@mpntexas\_deckAPE](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/mpntexas_deckAPE)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2014, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/tma-workability/13791 "2014-12-11T20:57:27Z")
I am an incoming cadet with prominent navy experience. I did just about 5 years in as a SA/SN on deck for 2 1/2 and then an OS for the other 2 1/2. I have pretty much every qualification onboard a DDG in the deck departm… --- ## [Off campus living](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/off-campus-living/13618)
**Author:** [@d-rod2214](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/d-rod2214)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2014, 10:24am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/off-campus-living/13618 "2014-12-04T10:24:53Z")
Hello everyone, I just received my acceptance letter to texas maritime for the spring of 15'.my question is where are some good places to live off campus. I am a 6 year veteran from the navy also married so I was told I … --- ## [Transferring to TAMUG](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transferring-to-tamug/13650)
**Author:** [@Louisianimal](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Louisianimal)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2014, 11:34am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/transferring-to-tamug/13650 "2014-11-16T11:34:23Z")
Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone has attended another maritime academy to TMA. Currently, I am a freshman (aka plebe) at USMMA but I am thinking about transferring to Texas. What kind of courses do freshman take a… --- ## [Texas Maritime vs SUNY Maritime](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/texas-maritime-vs-suny-maritime/11424)
**Author:** [@SeanR](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/SeanR)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/texas-maritime-vs-suny-maritime/11424 "2013-12-06T14:44:07Z")
Hello all, I'm currently a MUG at SUNY and I'm planning on transferring to Texas Maritime from SUNY. A little about my myself, I'm 18, I live in California, and this is my first year of college and im a Marine Transpo… --- ## [Hi](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hi/11355)
**Author:** [@bellisconitrum](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/bellisconitrum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 9:34am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/hi/11355 "2013-10-30T09:34:53Z")
Hi, i need smeone to tell me a lilttle of tma --- ## [New Tug and Barges](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-tug-and-barges/11266)
**Author:** [@Lone\_Star](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Lone_Star)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/new-tug-and-barges/11266 "2013-10-28T21:03:13Z")
Posted this awhile back, but here is a picture of the new barges, which just came in this semester. Nice little training set up. They are fully functioning, and able to transfer cargo, ballast, etc. \[image\] --- ## [How Militaristic is TMA?](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-militaristic-is-tma/5740)
**Author:** [@Mikegb88](https://forum.gcaptain.com/u/Mikegb88)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2013, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.gcaptain.com/t/how-militaristic-is-tma/5740 "2013-10-27T11:41:27Z")
How Militaristic is TMA? I have heard that it was once very relaxed but over the past few years has changed and become much more like the Corp of Cadets in College Station (more militaristic). I hoping so, because I am w… [Next page](https://forum.gcaptain.com/c/maritime-academy/texas-a-m-maritime-academy/69.md?page=1)