What is O Week?

O week is a week of orientation for cadet members of the Texas Maritime Academy. Cadets will learn what is expected of them and they will gain valuable information about the corps and its structure. Links to some of the important documents for freshmen are located at the bottom of this page. 

O Week 2015 Message from Colonel Mallahan

Fall Check-in is at the Sea Aggie Center between 1200 hrs (12 Noon) and 1400 hrs (2:00 PM) on Sunday, August 23.  There will be drinks and snacks available, but no lunch, so feel free to have lunch in Galveston before you report for check-in.  At the Sea Aggie Center, we will collect any documents you did not send us earlier, such as passports, birth certificates, TWIC Cards, etc (we will make copies and give you back the originals for your safe keeping).

After checking in, midshipmen will head to the Housing Office and fill out their paperwork, pick up a key, and move out to the Corps Resident Halls to drop off suitcases and room furnishings.  Midshipmen are welcome  to bring almost anything except TVs and computer games.  Bear in mind that the less stuff they bring, the easier it is to keep their rooms clean and pass weekly inspections.  At a minimum they should bring a desk lamp, laundry supplies, personal hygiene supplies, school supplies, civilian clothes for the evenings and weekends, and bed linens.  That’s all they really need.  Everything else they can purchase on the island, or live without.  All freshmen are required to purchase a meal plan and to eat in the cafeteria the first year.  This is so you know they are getting plenty to eat, and eating healthy foods.

Computers:  Midshipmen can use the school’s computers if they don’t bring their own.  If you are going to purchase or bring a computer, I recommend a laptop, which is very popular with all students, and because it doesn’t take up much space in the residence hall rooms.  However, please make sure there are no games on their computer.  Midshipmen are not allowed to play internet games on the weekend or to relax during the week.  There isn’t enough time in the day for them to waste with computer games!

After they have set up their rooms, it’s time for haircuts, receiving uniforms, and for meeting other midshipmen.  Good luck with the new semester, and your membership in the Texas A&M Maritime Academy Corps of Midshipmen.

 

Supplies to bring to O-WEEK. 2 Pair Clean Running Shoes Underwear (6), Black Steel Toe Boots/Shoes, New Dark Blue Jeans (no cargo pockets) (3), Basic Bathroom Cleaning Supplies, Deodorant Toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc), Shower Shoes, Plain Towels (standard size, not plush) , Shaving Kit, Standard Twin Bed Linen Sets, White Crew T-Shirts (6), Sun Block SPF 30/ bug spray, White Athletic Socks (6), Athlete’s foot powder or cream, Women: Black Elastic Hair Bands