Texas A&M University Maritime Academy

About

Discover who we are and what we do.

TS Lone Star State
Explore the learning laboratory for state of the art at-sea training.
Maritime Academy History
Learn about our roots as the Gulf Coast's only state maritime academy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Academy Administration
Meet the leadership and professional staff who guide and support the Corps of Cadets through administration, operations, and cadet development.
Facts
Discover important facts and figures about the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Contact Us
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Admissions

Learn how to become the newest, loudest and proudest member of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

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Learn how to apply to the Texas A&M Maritime Academy in two easy steps.
Costs and Tuition
Find resources to help you understand the cost of attendance as a Texas A&M Maritime Academy Cadet.
Financial Aid
Explore the opportunities for financial aid including scholarships and grants.
Admitted Cadets
Discover the next steps to begin your journey at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

Academics

Pursue your education as part of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

Colleges
Explore the College of Marine Sciences and Maritime Studies and the College of Engineering on the Galveston Campus.
License Option Program Information
Learn about the academic programs eligible for a Merchant Marine license.
Corps of Cadets
Discover the programs available to cadets of the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Uniformed Service Commissioning Opportunities
Unlock opportunities to commission into the United States uniformed services.

Corps of Cadets

Discover the Corps of Cadets at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.

Cadet Life
Explore the cadet experience at the Texas A&M Maritime Academy.
Orientation Week
Learn what to expect during your first week in the Corps of Cadets.
Cadet Resources
Find additional guidance for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Corps of Cadets.

Training at Sea

Trade the island for the open ocean and travel the world through our experiential at-sea training.

Summer Sea Term
Set sail on our sea-going campus gaining vital hands-on experience in engine operations, navigation and seamanship.
Commercial Sea Term
Expand your skills in the commercial maritime industry with an internship with one of our partners.

Academy Administration

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Academy Executive Leadership

Michael Fossum

Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy Chief Operating Officer, Texas A&M University at Galveston Vice President, Texas A&M University Executive Professor of Maritime Administration, Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas A&M Maritime Academy • Texas A&M University at Galveston • Texas A&M University

Contact

fossum@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4408

Administrative Contact Cori L. Bellina Executive Assistant for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy cori.crawford@tamug.edu | (409) 740-4450

Allan Post

Deputy Superintendent, Texas A&M Maritime Academy Assistant Vice President of Marine Education Support and Safety Operations, Texas A&M University at Galveston Texas A&M Maritime Academy • Texas A&M University at Galveston

Contact

posta@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4477

Dr. Todd Sutherland '90

Assistant Superintendent of Cadets, Chief of Staff, Associate Vice President Texas A&M Maritime Academy • Texas A&M University at Galveston

Contact

sutherlt@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4402

Capt. Wade Howell '02

Master of the Training Ship Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

wade.howell@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4772

Commandant's Staff

Capt. Donald VanDeLinder ‘93

Commandant Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

donald.vandelinder@tamu.edu
(409) 740-4559

LCDR Jose A. Ruiz Garcia ‘94

Deputy Commandant Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

jruiz@tamu.edu
(409) 740-4904

LCDR Kim Currens '84

Assistant Commandant Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

kim.currens@tamu.edu
(409) 741-4380

LCDR Benjamin Gomes

Assistant Commandant Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

b.gomes@tamu.edu
(409) 740-4588

Naval Reserves Officer Training Corps & Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program Staff

LT Jack Clark

Officer in Charge NROTC/SSMP Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

jackclark@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4595

LT Jack Lift

Assistant Officer in Charge NROTC/SSMP Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

jblift@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4594

LT Zachary Polliard

SSO Advisor/Liaison Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

polliardz@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4513

Chief Michael Buckbee

Senior Enlisted Leader Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

dameonbuckbee@tamu.edu
(409) 740-4594

Administration Staff

Cori L. Bellina

Executive Assistant for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

cbellina@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4450

Patrick Zimmer '20

Director, Cadet Shipping & Industry Engagement Texas A&M Maritime Academy • Texas A&M University at Galveston

Contact

pzimmer@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4885

Sarah Larsen '16 '24

Director, Coast Guard License Programs Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

srbowman16@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4767

Geri Quintero

License Program Manager Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

quinterg@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4866

Taylor Bounds '17

Cadet Data and CCIS Coordinator Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

bounds@tamug.edu

Business Staff

Morgan Mills

Business Administrator III Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

millsm@tamug.edu
409-740-4804

Mackenzie Comish '20

Business Coordinator III Texas A&M Maritime Academy

Contact

zcomish@tamug.edu
(409) 740-4822