Admissions

 

 

 

MITAGS-PMI Admissions Procedures

Thank you for visiting the combined website for the Maritime Institute of Technology and Graduate Studies (MITAGS), and the Pacific Maritime Institute (PMI).  The schools have been strategically located on the East and West Coasts to better serve our mariners.  With a certain exceptions, the same course can be taken at either location.  The programs are also designed with this purpose in mind.

Registration Process

To enroll into a class or program, please select the link to our Registration & Schedules Page.  You will find all of the information on course dates and tuition.  For more information on a particular course, please use the Courses & Program Menus.

At any time you may click [Contact a Student Advisor] link located on the left of each website page for direct contact to Admissions.

Admissions' Hours

MITAGS Admission representatives are available from 0900 to 1700, Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.  PMI Admission representatives are available from 0700 to 1600 Pacific Coast Time.

General Admission Requirements

You must be at least 18 years of age with a vocational interest in the maritime industry.  A signed enrollment agreement is required at time of registration.  Individual programs and courses may have additional entrance requirements and related licensure or specific educational credentials.  Please refer to the Courses and Programs page of this website for additional details course and/or program requirements.

Confirmation of enrollment of a program is not complete until all admissions requirements have been met and paperwork has been received by Admissions.

Dress Code

Business casual is the preferred dress at MITAGS and PMI unless students are participating in outside or other non-classroom activities.  This means closed end shoes or sneakers, pants, and shirt with a collar.  If staying at MITAGS, we recommend bringing exercise and swimming gear to take advantage of the recreational amenities.

Special Course Requirements

Please check the course page for special course requirements that may include dress code, pre-requisites, start / stop hours, equipment, etc.  The Special Course Requirements Guide is also helpful.

Hotel and Transportion Accommodations

MITAGS and PMI have hotel and transportation services for students and guests. For more information, please refer to our Accommodations page.

College Equivalent Credits

Successful completion of the MITAGS Chief Mate/Master Program provides up to thirteen, equivalent credit hours toward a master’s degree in transportation logistics offered by the American Public Universities (APU).  Additional majors and undergraduate degree equivalencies are under consideration. 

PMI Workboat Mate students are also eligibility to receive an AAS degree through Renton Technical College (requires the completion of 4 general ed. courses - only one having to be taken at RTC).