Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Massachusetts Maritime Academy include Intramurals, Regimental Leadership, Band/Honor Guard and NCAA Division 3 Athletics.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy students' favorite campus traditions are Emery Rice Day, Homecoming/Ring Dance and Change of Command.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Housing

This table offers information on housing at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Massachusetts Maritime Academy students live on campus. In 2023, 92% of undergrads at Massachusetts Maritime Academy lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 8% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Massachusetts Maritime Academy. There are 1,615 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,339 undergraduates. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Athletics

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Massachusetts Maritime Academy:

Safety at Massachusetts Maritime Academy

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Massachusetts Maritime Academy campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Massachusetts Maritime Academy, take Interstate 95 to Buzzards Bay, MA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Logan International, T.F. Green airport.

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