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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to Northeast Maritime Institute!
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It is the sea that gave me my profession, my happiness, my family and my soul. All of my sea going, and maritime-related career choices enabled my success beyond my wildest dreams. My passion to give back to my community; the maritime community, is motivated by the gratitude that I have for the amazing people, both men and women, with whom I have been able to work with.
The maritime industry, going to sea specifically, provides for a great career and an unprecedented life experience. The ocean is the last bastion of adventure on earth. The sea, and all who ply it, provides an education, adventure and a way to earn a living that very few industries allow for in a collective experience. To experience this requires a certain type of person who initially must have a passion for working on and around the ocean.
Northeast Maritime Institute’s Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science accepts sixteen students per cohort. You will have to commit yourself to the following tenets for success in this program if you wish to succeed and move to a fruitful career: Honesty, Integrity and Hard Work. You will hear these constantly throughout your experience as they are the three ideals that will guarantee you a successful life as a person and a successful career on the sea. Honesty, Integrity and Hard Work. Remember these three concepts and you will be worthy of an NMI diploma.
Upon enrollment you will quickly realize that you are going to be part of a groundbreaking program. Northeast Maritime Institute is the only private maritime college in the United States. My goal as President is for this Institute to be recognized as a college that produces mariners-nothing more, nothing less. Mariners! Sea-going people!
Northeast Maritime Institute was founded in 1981 and has delivered world-class maritime education and training to tens of thousands of mariners since then. Our main goal is to deliver our degree program with as much passion as we have with our professional continuing education programs. Most importantly, we want to ensure that we always abide by our own creed to… “Honor the Mariner”.
I hope that your experience at Northeast Maritime Institute will be the beginning of the best memories of your life. We will and always shall consider it an honor to serve as the platform from which you began your career passionately and enthusiastically.
May the sea become your passion,
Eric R. Dawicki President Northeast Maritime Institute
OUR MISSION
HISTORY
Northeast Maritime Institute is a private, for-profit, coeducational institution located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Northeast Maritime Institute (NMI) was founded in 1981 and prides itself on being one of the forerunners in private maritime education and training in the United States and around the globe. We are an organization that revolves around the needs of our students and are dedicated to ensuring that they receive top-quality maritime education and training as well as the highest dedication from our staff and administration. After thirty-three years of providing the highest quality professional continuing education programs, NMI filed for and was granted approval by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education to offer an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree.
We are here to ensure that our students complete the necessary education and requirements to receive their United States Coast Guard and/or Commonwealth of Dominica license, as well as an Associate in Applied Science in Nautical Science degree as a foundation for their future. We are committed to working within communities worldwide to develop awareness for safe and efficient commercial maritime operations. NMI is also recognized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) as a world leader in delivering top-quality maritime education and training services.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The principle aim of the Admissions Requirements of Northeast Maritime Institute is to offer admission to students from diverse backgrounds through ethically sound and fair procedures and policies. All policies and procedures have been written to ensure each applicant is individually assessed, without partiality or bias, in accordance with the policy on equal opportunities.
To be considered for admission to Northeast Maritime Institute, candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED.
Applicants of Northeast Maritime Institute’s Division of Higher Education are required to submit a completed application package which includes:
• Completed application form • Copy of applicant’s high school transcripts and/or copy of the applicant’sGED • Typed essay as detailed in the application • Two (2) letters of recommendation from current, former teachers or employers • $50.00 application fee • After receipt and review of your complete application you will be contacted to schedule an Admissions interview, which may be completed in person or via online video meeting.
Applicants do not have to provide Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT results.
Admission to NMI is based upon a complete evaluation of an applicant’s academic record, essay, letters of recommendation and personal interview.
All information regarding interview, tours, and admissions to NMI including details of all requirements and application forms, may be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions at (508)992-4025.
The application requirements for international students do not differ from other students. Any documents that are not in English must include a translated copy. Applicants must meet all physical criteria required by licensing affiliations in order to be considered for the program. Applicants meeting these requirements will be equally considered, regardless of race, ethnicity, or gender. Applicants questioning their medical eligibility should review the complete list of special medical circumstances and consult a physician. Applicants can submit medical records prior to submitting the application to the licensing authority to ask for approval. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.
Accepted students are required to complete a USCG physical examination by a physician of their choice and at their own expense. They must also submit proof of compliance with the vaccination requirements.
Program Specific Restrictions* Certain programs offered by NMI restrict students with physical disabilities under certain circumstances due to United States Coast Guard requirements. For theseprograms,allstudents are required to have completed a United States Coast Guard physical examination prior to participating in the program. This assures NMI and the student that they can successfully complete the program and licensing requirements.
These programs include:
• Associate Degree of Applied Science in Nautical Science • Licensing courses for Continuing Education
