School Description
Provided by Marion Military InstituteSince 1842, Marion Military Institute (MMI) has achieved a national reputation for preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers. This is accomplished by providing the best possible educational program for its students in a conservative, disciplined environment thereby developing their intellectual, physical, moral, social and leadership capabilities.
Students from all over the nation attend MMI to establish a strong foundation for future study, and to take advantage of its military training programs. MMI is one of only five Military Junior Colleges in the United States, which offer unique military training programs.
The mission of Marion Military Institute is to educate and train the Corps of Cadets in order that each graduate is prepared for study at four-year institutions with special emphasis on providing an intellectual, moral-ethical, physical-athletic, and leadership development experience in a military environment.
Marion Military Institute is one of only five military junior colleges in the United States. Special programs offered by MMI include the Early Commissioning Program, whereby cadets graduate with an associate’s degree and are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and the General Bruce K. Holloway Service Academy Preparatory Program which provides an opportunity for qualified young men and women to enroll in a course of study that prepares them for study at one of the nation’s five military service academies. Other cadets, who have no military obligation, attend MMI to complete their associate’s degree in a structured environment that places strong emphasis on a core academic program.
Marion Military Institute attracts cadets from across the United States and foreign countries. The Cadet Corps is substantial and diverse, yet small enough that the cadets receive individual attention from the dedicated faculty and staff. We are glad that you are visiting our website, and we hope that you will visit our campus to learn more about MMI and our offerings.
MMI's vast campus includes a parade field, dormitories, chapel, classrooms, dining facility, library, health clinic, student activities center, fine arts building, athletic fields, tennis courts, golf course, and rappelling tower. The athletic center has an indoor swimming pool, racquetball court, an indoor rifle range, weight room, wrestling and karate facilities, and a basketball court.
Campus life is regimented and busy. Weekdays begin with First Call at 0600 followed by Breakfast Roll Call (BRC) accountability formation and Reveille at 0630 then First Mess (breakfast) from 0645-0745. Academic classes begin at 0755 for high school cadets and 0800 for college cadets. At 1205 cadets have Lunch Roll Call (LRC) accountability formation and 2nd Mess (lunch) is served from 1215-1315. The afternoons are filled with more classes, mandatory drill on Monday and Thursday, Military Science lab on Wednesday, Intramurals or Company Training on Friday and Physical Training daily. The athletic teams and various club activities squeeze their training and events into any available spare time they can find. At 1800 cadets have Dinner Roll Call (DRC) accountability formation followed by 3rd Mess. On Sunday through Thursday evenings there is a mandatory study time, evening Call to Quarters (PMCQ) from 1930-2130 and Taps (lights out) is sounded at 2200. Closed weekends are generally occupied by Corps training, ceremonies, inspections, ROTC field training exercises and academic preparation periods prior to mid-term and final exams.Accountability is an integral part of cadet life at MMI. Cadets may only depart campus on an official trip roster (athletic teams, ROTC training, field trip) or with an approved pass or leave. Cadets with passing academic grades and good citizenship reports (no penalty tours and limited demerits) may qualify for and request a day pass and weekend overnight leave.
Extracurricular activities are an important part of the MMI experience. Cadets may join military-oriented clubs or enjoy musical or intellectual pursuits in a number of organizations. MMI offers participation in Honor Guard, White Knights Precision Drill Team, Swamp Fox, Karate, Ranger Challenge, Normandy Society, Drama, Choir, Band and more. Two new club sports recently added are Lacrosse and Rugby.
Marion Military Institute
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaMarion Military Institute is the State Military College of Alabama located in Marion, Alabama.
History
In 1842, Howard English & Classical School was founded by the Alabama Baptist Convention, with Dr. S. S. Sherman as President. It later became Howard College. During the American Civil War Lovelace Hall (now known as Old South Barracks), built 1854, & the Chapel, built 1857, served the Confederacy as Breckenridge Military Hospital from 1863 to 1865. Along with the President's House (built 1912), these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1887, Howard (now Samford University) moved to Birmingham, abandoning the campus.
The remaining faculty and students under President J. T. Murfee immediately reorganized and founded Marion Military Institute, a military preparatory high school. The United States Army ROTC program was first offered at MMI in 1916, when the institute was designated as an "Honor Military School with Distinction" by the United States Department of Defense. A junior college was later added and the U.S. Army Early Commissioning Program was established at MMI in 1968. In 1971 MMI became coeducational.
In March 2006, the Alabama state legislature passed a resolution placing MMI under the auspices of the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. MMI became The State Military College of Alabama. As part of the transition to a public institution, Marion is phasing out its high school program, which has been offered before 1887. The transition will be complete by Spring 2009.
About MMI
Since 1887, Marion Military Institute (MMI) has achieved a national reputation for preparing young men and women for successful civilian and military careers. This is accomplished by providing the best possible educational program for its students in a conservative, disciplined environment thereby developing their intellectual, physical, moral, social and leadership capabilities.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southeast
- Setting:
- Rural Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Expenses
- Average Tuition:
- $ 13,180
- Students Receiving Aid:
- 92%
Degree Programs at Marion Military Institute
Associate's Level Programs
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
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$ 12,120 | $ 13,180 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 735 | $ 735 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
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$ 2,070 | 60% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 4,108 | 86% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 2,993 | 39% | |
Any Aid: |
92% |
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Question: You help me decide: Steamboat or Marion?I'm figuring out my next step in life, and ive pretty much narrowed my options to two. Community college in Steamboat, where I can be a snowboarding fiend for a couple years, or Marion Military Institute in Alabama, where I'll get my two year while training with the air force. I'm smart and I want to put my brain to good use... I just can't decide how. I think Steamboat would be fun because i would: board every day, live in a dorm (yes it has dorms), basically live the college life, probably get a job waitressing and make massive tips from the tourists. Downside: What if I get bored? I think Marion would be a good idea because I would recieve air force training, and with them I would hope to secure a challenging job that's mentally fulfilling. Also one benefit is that if i stay with them for long enough, ill get retirement when I'm 20 years older. Downside: Will it be too much for me? For me, it seems to come down to: Steamboat sounds more fun. Marion sounds more challenging. Please, Yahoo Answers users, can you offer suggestions or direction? I would love a little input as it could help me weigh my options.15 months ago
Best AnswerWell, professional snowboarders can make a ton of money and travel the world year around to find snow. That's the upside. The downside is, what happens if you break you leg and spend months in rehab and find out you can't 'board anymore. Going the military route will pretty much guarantee success any field of endeavor plus, you could get an appointment to one of the military academies which would put a great big gold star on your resume. If it were me, I'd do the m school, get a decent job, make a ton of money, retire early. then go do the fun stuff. And just to clarify a statement, the retirement after 20. That would be after 20 years of service in the military, not age 20. |
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Question: Has anyone attended the Marion Military Institute?Im currently in the National Guard and got a letter in the mail saying that MMI is intrested in me. Has anyone attended this university? Pros and Cons? Is it like a real community college or boot camp 24/7? Thanks.15 months ago
Best AnswerI'm a 1999 graduate and it was, by far, some of the best preparation that I got for my career as an Infantry Officer. It is a two-year university, but it is not a community college. It is a Junior Military College and you will be held to high standards. 1/3 of my class dropped out. Here are the basics: Mandatory events: physical training in the morning, first formation thereafter, all classes are mandatory (miss one and you lose some free time), lunch formation, intramural sports, drill & ceremonies Other possible mandatory events: church attendance was required on Sunday mornings (unless you were on pass for the weekend), there was a formal inspection about one Saturday per month, and attendance at the school's football games was mandatory. These are my pro's and con's. Some may disagree as to whether some of these are pro or con... Pro's: - More focus upon (and more rigorous) military training than you will get at a non-military school - The focus is on developing military leaders, not college degree holders. The school seeks to shape you as a well-rounded leader with moral, ethical, physical, and military training - not BS elective courses and self-actualization seminars. - Tremendous amount of personal attention and small classes. I knew all of my professors well and even ate dinner at their houses on occasion. - Small school: you will know everybody on the campus. - Affordable: almost everyone gets a scholarship of some kind to attend. Cons: - Location: middle of nowhere - Limited courses: when I was there, you basically fulfilled your core courses (basic courses that any college will require of you: English, math, history), but there were very few courses to get started on your major, outside of the intro 101 courses. The flipside to this is that once you graduate, you only need to focus upon courses for your four-year degree, once you transfer. All of your courses will transfer to any school. - You can't work. It's not allowed, you wouldn't have time, and with the crappy economy in that area, you probably couldn't find a job anyway. Make sure you've got enough money to get you through 2 years there. On the plus side, you will get a decent stipend from ROTC, most likely receive a large scholarship from the school (almost everyone does), and you earn money during training over the summers. Plus, it's not like you're throwing keggers every night, so you won't spend as much money anyway. |
