Get Started in Marine Deck Technology

ADMISSIONS UPDATE 4/1/26: Due to the unprecedented nature of the government shutdown, we are temporarily changing our admissions process to accept proof of MMC and Medical Certificate applications instead of the documents themselves. Please contact sma.central@seattlecolleges.edu if you have any questions. We are currently accepting applications to join the waitlist for the Fall 2026 Deck cohort. 

The Marine Deck Technology Program is a one-year certificate program. Applications may be submitted at any time and admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is cohort-based and offered once a year starting in Fall Quarter.

Eligibility Requirements

• High school diploma or GED® equivalent. Seattle Central College offers several programs to help you complete your high school education.
• Take the Math Directed Self Placement and English Directed Self-Placement.
  • To adequately prepare for this program, students must demonstrate readiness for college level English and Precalculus I.
• A valid Transportation Worker’s Identification Card (TWIC)
• A valid Merchant Mariner’s Credential
• Optional, but strongly recommended: A valid U.S. Passport
• Please note that at this time, this program is not available for students in International Programs.

Steps to Enroll (or be added to the Waitlist)

1. Attend a Seattle Maritime Academy Tour and Information Session or contact the department for more information.
2. Complete the 5-Step Enrollment Process for Seattle Central College, including the Math and English Directed Self Placements.
3. To apply to the program, please submit the following items via email to SMA.Central@seattlecolleges.edu OR in person to the front desk at Seattle Maritime Academy:
   • Seattle Central Student ID Number (ctcLink ID)
   • Copy of Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) (Need copies of both front and back)
   • Copy of Merchant Mariner Medical Certificate
   • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC) Reference # (include a copy of your MMC photo page and endorsement page if you have it, but having the Reference # is the only requirement at the time of application)
   • Optional: Copy of U.S. Passport

Only applications that include all of the above items can be considered for acceptance into the program. Admission is granted on a first-come, first-served basis. If the program is full, students with completed applications will be added to the waitlist in the order received. 

Questions? Contact the Seattle Maritime Academy for more information.