The U.S. Military Academy at West Point. The U.S. Military Academy's mission is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation."

Receive a fully funded undergraduate education and begin a rewarding career: West Point graduates go on to be leaders of character in the U.S. Army and beyond.

Led by current West Point cadets, Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) is a weeklong immersion into a West Point cadet's academic, military, and social life. At SLE, you will explore West Point from all angles, including our high-tech educational facilities, team-building athletic activities, and realistic military training.

Follow the steps below to start and complete your West Point application. You can also view the application timeline to help meet important deadlines. For common questions related to the application process, please visit our Admissions FAQ page.

From prospective cadet candidates visiting the United States Military Academy to guided tours of historic West Point to top-notch shows and sporting events, there are numerous reasons to visit West Point.

West Point's Academic Program requires cadets to complete both a robust interdisciplinary core curriculum and an academic major of their choice. The core curriculum - the broad liberal arts aspect of the cadet's education - covers academic fields ranging from science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to the social sciences and humanities.

West Point graduates serve as officers in the U.S. Army for a minimum of five years on active duty (full-time) and an additional three years in the reserve component (part-time) or Individual Ready Reserve. At the beginning of their junior year, West Point …

West Point develops leaders of character through a 47-month process through its academic, military, and physical programs. This West Point Leader Development System (WPLDS) synchronizes the different programs and ensures an emphasis on character development is integrated into each element.

Up to 3% of each graduating class may enter medical school directly from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Participants in this program must be endorsed by the USMA Medical Program Advisory Committee (MPAC) and gain admission to a …

The U.S. Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) provides focused academic, military, and physical instruction in a moral-ethical environment to prepare, motivate, and inspire cadet candidates in order to qualify for admission to USMA.