Thank you for your interest in applying to the United States Service Academies. The military services need the highest quality of men and women to service as officers. The education offered by the Academies is the clear path for them to achieve that goal.

The process to obtain a nomination to receive an appointment is highly competitive and time consuming. We are here to make that process as easy as possible. your efforts to serve your country are appreciated.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination for admittance. If you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy, apply directly to the Academy by writing:

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
Admissions Office
New Longdon, CT 06320-4195

Find out more about each service branch and their academies by visiting their web sites:

United States Military Academy at West Point

Director of Admissions
600 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996-9902
Army

United States Naval Academy

Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
Navy

United States Air Force Academy

Admissions Office
HQ USAFA/RRS
2304 Cadet Drive Suite 200
USAF Academy, CO 80840-5025
1-800-443-9266
Air Force

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Admissions Office
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Kings Point, NY 11024-9997

US Coast Guard Academy

U.S. Coast Guard Academy
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-8103
1.800.883.USCG (8724)
Coast Guard