UPDATED 5/17/2007
Student Affairs Policies
Confidentiality of Students Records
Upon written request,
students, former students, and graduates are authorized access to records of their
attendance, performance, and scholastic achievement. This policy is in keeping
with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. The
regulations are available to interested persons upon request to the Registrar
and, as an official part of Academy rules and regulations, are disseminated to
all students in the Student Handbook. Any individual whose rights have been
infringed upon may appeal to the President of the Academy or directly to the
Secretary of Education,
Transcripts
Transcripts of student records may be obtained from the Registrar at a cost. Persons with outstanding financial obligations will not be provided copies of Academy records until such obligations are met.
Release of Information
Unless specifically requested in writing not to do so, the Academy reserves the right to publish directory information as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 as amended. Such information, relating to students and student activities at Maine Maritime, includes a student’s name, address, date and place of birth, participation in athletics or other student activities, class schedule, degrees, awards, and other similar information.
Vacations
Vacations are usually scheduled around Thanksgiving, Christmas, early March, before cruise, and during the summer. Midshipmen receiving federal incentive payments should be aware that federal regulations specify limits on medical leave, leaves of absence, and vacations in order to continue to receive such payment. Current regulations are available at the Academy. Our residence hall and dining facilities close over academic year breaks.
Uniforms
Upon entering MMA, all regimental students are required to purchase uniforms (normally at the bookstore) to be worn only as authorized by the Commandant of Midshipmen. Uniforms and equipment become the property of the student and may not be returned to the Academy. Non-regimental students are not subject to a uniform requirement.
Personal Property
The Academy cannot assume responsibility for loss or damage to personal property through fire, theft, or other causes. Persons desiring such protection should purchase an appropriate insurance policy.
Automobiles
Due to the nature of the campus, and the limited parking available, all students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to walk, getting to and from class and other activities. Upper-class students or those living off-campus may bring automobiles to the Academy for use only when traveling to and from the campus. All vehicles, parked on Academy property, must be registered at the Security Office in Curtis Hall and have a parking sticker. There is a charge for Sophomore and Junior/Senior parking permits (ON CAMPUS students only). These permits are issued in a limited number. Should a student be unable to find a space in the designated lot when they have this type of permit, they can come to the Security Office, and they will be given permission to park elsewhere. Commuter stickers (OFF CAMPUS students only) are free and there is no limit on the number of these permits issued. However, should a student with a Commuter sticker not be able to find a space, there will be no other alternative given for on-campus parking. In order to be registered on campus, vehicles must be insured for third person liability. First year students should not bring automobiles to campus. Should a vehicle be a necessity, remote (off-campus) parking is available.