You must have a social security number to apply to the U.S. Naval Academy.

If you already have one, then proceed to Step 2. If you need to obtain a Social Security Number go the the website below for more information:

Social Security Online - www.ssa.gov

Basic Requirements for Eligibility:

 United States citizen:

 Good moral character;
 At least 17 and not past their 23rd birthday on 1 July of the year they would enter the academy;
 Unmarried;
 Not pregnant; and
 No dependents.

If you meet all of the above requirements, please continue to Step 3: Preliminary Application.

If you are in high school but not old enough to apply, you may register with USNA. Once entered into the database, you will be
forwarded information on the Naval Academy Summer Seminar during the winter of your junior year and be able to apply online during
February and March. This application will also serve as a preliminary application to the Naval Academy.

A preliminary application must be submitted to become an official candidate for next year’s entering class. If you have applied for our
Summer Seminar program, please do not submit a preliminary application.

After being designated as an official candidate for admission, all applicants will be notified by mail. Within your candidate letter will be
important instructions on how to proceed with the application process (sent no earlier than mid-May).

The preliminary application form is for students who will be graduating from high school in 2011. Students who graduated before 2011
should also use this form.

If you will graduate after 2011, you are too young to apply for this class and should register with USNA unless you have already
done so.

If you experience difficulty getting to the application, it may be a compatibility issue with your computer. Past experience has indicated
that compatibility issues may be minimized by using a PC (not a MAC) and Internet Explorer as your web browser.

Please ensure you have the following information on hand when completing the preliminary application. If you do not have this
information we cannot properly process your application. Links are provided to help you look up some of the information.

1. High School Educational Testing Service (ETS) Code.

2. Rank in your High School Class. Also from your Guidance Office. If your school does not rank, please estimate.
 3. Congressional State and District (where you or your family votes).
4. Zipcode + 4.
5. Your SAT, ACT, or PSAT scores.

• Steps for Admission Intro

• 1. Social Security
To receive an offer of appointment to the Naval Academy, an Number
applicant must obtain a nomination from an official source. There
• 2. Eligibility
are many nomination sources and applicants are encouraged
Requirements
to apply to all available sources. This normally includes a U.S.
Representative, two U.S. Senators and the Vice President of the • 3. Preliminary
United States. Application
• 4. Apply for Nomination
The nomination application process is similar to applying for a • 5. College Admissions
school, and being personally acquainted with the person from Test
whom you are seeking a nomination is not required. • 6. Official Candidate
• 7. Medical Examination
Submitting your letters of application for nominations should be • 8. Candidate Fitness
one of your first steps in the application process. Specific Assessment
deadlines, other than congressional, can be found through the • 9. Interview
links to the right. Many members of Congress evaluate
candidates during the summer months and make their decisions
in early fall. This varies from staff to staff so if you have specific • 10. Selection & Deadlines
questions about timelines notify the appropriate congressional
and Senate staff person.

The Naval Academy accepts nominations until the end of January. Nominating sources will notify the
Naval Academy so there is no need to notify the Naval Academy of which nominations you have
received.

Nomination process and reference information:

Find your senators & congressman:

Nomination Sources

• U.S. Senators
• U.S. Senators, Representatives, and Delegates
• U.S. Congressmen
• The President of the U.S.
• The Vice President of the U.S.
• Navy and Marine Corps (Active and Reserve)
Sample letters of application: • Reserve Officers Training Corps Units
• Children of deceased or disabled veterans and
children of prisoners of war or servicemen missing
• Presidential Nomination in action
• ROTC/JROTC Unit Nomination • Children of Medal of Honor Awardees

(Contact your senators &

congressman for their respective letters
of application)

The Naval Academy requires candidates to take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT-I) or the American College Test (ACT) prior to admission.
For admission purposes, the academy will evaluate candidates based on the highest score in each individual category if you elect to take these tests
multiple times. You should set up testing with your high school guidance office or register online at the above sites. You may prequalify to become
a candidate (applicant) using your PSAT scores, however these will not be used as final admission criteria.
Official test results are required for admission. Non-standard tests are not accepted for admission. This includes untimed ACT or SAT tests. You
should have your scores forwarded to the Naval Academy using the appropriate College Code Numbers.

The SAT-I code is 5809. The ACT code is 1742.<

Check with your school counselor or visit these websites for details of test dates and registration requirements: SAT and ACT. Fee waiver
information for SAT and ACT.

If the information provided in your Preliminary Application indicates your record is strong enough, you will become an official candidate for
admission and you will receive a candidate information letter as early as the July prior to your high school senior year. Upon completion of your
candidate file, the Admissions Board will review your record.

You should complete the online forms and ensure they are received by the Academy as soon as you possibly can, preferably within 30 days.

The Naval Academy program is physically challenging. All candidates are required to undergo a thorough medical examination, because our
graduates will be commissioned in a wide variety of exciting career fields with strict medical standards.

The Admissions Department will submit your name to the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB) who will
contact you regarding where you may call to schedule your medical examination. DoDMERB will carefully review your medical exam to determine
if you meet our medical standards for admission. Approximately one month after your physical is completed, you will receive (by mail) a status
report of the DoDMERB findings. DoDMERB may request you provide additional information/records regarding illnesses, injuries, surgery, familial
diseases, and other factors that could affect your medical status. You may also be asked to schedule follow-up appointments to determine your
current medical status. You may check on the status of your medical exam by referring to the DoDMERB website at
https://dodmerb.tricare.osd.mil/. DoDMERB will mail you a letter with the results of their evaluation of your medical examination.

If you have a disqualifying condition, you will be automatically considered for a waiver if/when you receive a Conditional Offer of Appointment.
You need not write to request a waiver, nor should you send additional medical information to the Naval Academy for review. A waiver of
the medical standard may be granted if both your academic record and medical history suggest the risk introduced by the disqualifying condition is
justified by your potential for success as a midshipman and as a naval officer. Many candidates will be required to provide additional information to
DoDMERB after their first disqualifying medical condition has been waived. This additional information may result in other disqualifying
conditions - which will also be considered for waiver.

Major medical considerations are summarized in the USNA Catalog. This is not meant to be a comprehensive listing of all disqualifying conditions;
it is a brief and general summary for your convenience.

The Candidate Fitness Assessment is a component of your application and will be submitted electronically. The test consists of a one-mile run, a
'shuttle' run, a kneeling basketball throw, abdominal crunches, push-ups, and pull-ups or a flexed-arm hang for women (when pull-ups cannot be
accomplished). The purpose of the test is to evaluate coordination, strength, speed, agility, and endurance. The test can be administered by anyone
with a physical education degree, an active duty officer, or a blue and gold officer. Candidates accustomed to regular physical activity should have
no difficulty with the Candidate Fitness Assessment. Being properly conditioned prior to Induction Day cannot be overemphasized. You will
be far better prepared to meet the stringent physical demands of Plebe Summer if you maintain a high level of physical fitness during high school.

Click here to see Candidate Fitness Assessment Instructions.

Midshipmen as well as all active duty Navy personnel take the Physical Readiness Test twice a year. This test consists of a 1.5 mile run, push-ups in
two minutes, and sit-ups in two minutes. The standards for midshipmen are more challenging than fleet standards. The following minimums may be
used as a guide for prospective candidates:

Men Women
1.5 mile run (min) 10:30 12:40
Push-ups (min in 2 mins) 40 18
Sit-ups (min in 2 mins) 65 65

As a regular part of the Physical Education program at the Naval Academy all midshipmen are required to pass this test.

The decision to attend the Naval Academy is a major one. Before you make that kind of commitment, you will want answers to many questions
about the academy and the naval service. We want to help you make the right decision.

In addition to the Candidate Guidance Office located at the Naval Academy, another important resource to help you find out all you can about the
academy and the professional opportunities available after graduation, is your Blue and Gold Officer. The Candidate Guidance Office coordinates
this nationwide network of trained Naval Academy Information Officers. These officers, located in every state, are well qualified to counsel you on
all aspects of the Naval Academy. Your school guidance office should be familiar with your local Blue and Gold Officer.

In addition to being a source of information and counsel, an official interview with your Blue and Gold Officer is required in order to complete an
application. Contact with your assigned Blue and Gold Officer should be established immediately upon receipt of a Naval Academy
application packet.

The USNA uses a selection process known as "rolling admissions." As soon as all of your candidate packet forms are received, the Admissions
Boards will determine your scholastic "whole person" qualification. If your record of achievement is truly outstanding, you could receive an early
offer called a Letter of Assurance. This indicates our intent to extend an Offer of Appointment, provided all your remaining requirements
(nomination, CFA, Blue and Gold Officer interview and medical) are successfully completed. A Letter of Assurance could be received as early as
September of your senior year. Of course, final admission will depend on continued success and good standing in your high school as well as
continuing to maintain your qualifications for the Naval Academy.

If you are found scholastically qualified but do not receive a Letter of Assurance, you will be competing for an Offer of Appointment from within
your nominating sources. Approximately 2,000 candidates are found fully qualified (scholastic, medical, CFA, and have obtained a nomination) each
year. Of that number, about 1,500 will receive appointments and approximately 1,200 become midshipmen. Most candidates will be notified of
their final status by April 15.

All appointees should notify the Admissions Office of their intention to accept or decline by May 1. Except in very unusual circumstances,
candidate files not completed by March 1 will not receive further consideration.

Programs and Events

Summer Seminar

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in
high school... [Find out more]

Summer STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program

Curious about engineering? Are you interested in conducting experiments in a high speed wind tunnel or bringing a robot to life? The Summer
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Program may be for you... [Find out more]

Other Programs and Events

We could be in your hometown or sponsor your participation in an exciting event at the U.S. Naval Academy! Check this page periodically to find
out about upcoming events throughout the country showcasing the Naval Academy and providing insight into the admissions process.

Philadelphia, PA - Saturday, December 11, 2010

Los Angeles, CA - Saturday, December 18, 2010

Temecula, CA - Sunday December 19, 2010

The United States Naval Academy Summer Seminar is a fast-paced, six-day experience for high achievers who have completed their junior year in
high school. The Summer Seminar teaches you about life at the Naval Academy, where academics, athletics, and professional training play equally
important roles in developing our nation's leaders. If you think that you may be interested in pursuing an appointment to one of the nation's service
academies and serving your country as an officer, you should seriously consider attending the Naval Academy's Summer Seminar.

The Summer Seminar application will be available on February 1, 2011

View the Summer Seminar 2010 brochure!

Midshipmen run Summer Seminar with oversight by active duty Navy and Marine Corps officers. Over 2,250 students from around the world attend
this fast paced program each year. If you want a summer challenge, the opportunity to sample university level academics at a first-rate institution,
discover whether the Naval Academy will help you achieve your goals, and get a jump start on the admissions process, then this program is for you.
If you have questions regarding the Summer Seminar application, please email webmail@usna.edu

As the undergraduate college of the Naval service, the Naval Academy prepares young men and women to become professional officers in the U.S.
Navy and Marine Corps. Naval Academy students are midshipmen on active duty in the U.S. Navy. They attend the academy for four years,
graduating with bachelor of science degrees and reserve commissions as ensigns in the Navy or second lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Naval
Academy graduates serve at least five years as Navy or Marine Corps officers.

Around the Yard...

The scenic Naval Academy campus, known as the Yard, is located in historic Annapolis, Md., where the Severn River flows into the Chesapeake
Bay. With its combination of early 20th-century and modern buildings, the Naval Academy is a blend of tradition and state-of-the-art technology that
exemplifies today's Navy and Marine Corps. Throughout the Yard, tree-shaded monuments commemorate the bravery and heroism that are an
inherent part of the academy's heritage. Buildings and walkways are named for Naval Academy graduates who have contributed to naval history and
their nation.

The Naval Academy also is the final resting place of Revolutionary War naval hero John Paul Jones whose words, "I have not yet begun to fight,"
have inspired generations of U.S. Navy officers. His crypt is located beneath the Academy chapel, also known as the Cathedral of the Navy. A
National Historic Site, the Naval Academy hosts about one million tourists every year from all over the United States and around the world. They
come to enjoy the natural beauty of the Yard, to recall some of this country's naval history and to marvel at the traditions carried on in midshipmen
parades and military formations.

Tourists and midshipmen also appreciate downtown Annapolis, which lies outside the gates of the Academy. With its colonial charm and busy
waterfront, Maryland's state capital provides a pleasant, diverse setting for one of America's premier colleges, the United States Naval Academy.

History...

Founded in 1845 by Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the Academy started as the Naval School on 10 acres of old Fort Severn in Annapolis.
Since then, the development of the Naval Academy has reflected the history of the United States. As our country has changed culturally and
technologically, so has the Naval Academy. In only a few decades, the Navy has moved from a fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high-tech
fleet with nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships and supersonic aircraft. The Academy has changed, too, giving midshipmen the up-to-date
academic and professional training they need to be effective naval officers in their assignments after graduation.

In 1850 the Naval School became the United States Naval Academy. A new curriculum went into effect requiring midshipmen to study at the
Academy for four years and to train aboard ships each summer. That format is the basis of a far more advanced and sophisticated curriculum at the
Naval Academy today. As the U.S. Navy grew over the years, the academy expanded. The campus of 10 acres increased to 338. The original student
body of 55 midshipmen grew to a brigade of 4,000 midshipmen. Modern granite buildings replaced the old wooden structures of Fort Severn and the
Naval School.

Congress authorized the Naval Academy to begin awarding bachelor of science degrees in 1933. The Academy later replaced a fixed curriculum
taken by all midshipmen with the present core curriculum plus 18 major fields of study, a wide variety of elective courses and advanced study and
research opportunities.

The Naval Academy first accepted women as midshipmen in 1976, when Congress authorized the admission of women to all of the service
academies. Women comprise about 15-17 percent of entering plebes-or freshmen-and they pursue the same academic and professional training as do
their male classmates.

Mission...

The Naval Academy has a unique clarity of purpose, expressed in our official mission:

"To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically and to imbue them with the highest ideals of duty, honor and loyalty in order to graduate
leaders who are dedicated to a career of naval service and have potential for future development in mind and character to assume the highest
responsibilities of command, citizenship and government."

This puts everyone-faculty, staff and midshipmen-on the same wavelength. It also encourages a sense of spirit and pride found at few other schools.

Program...

The moral, mental and physical elements of our program are equally important, all contributing to the qualities of an outstanding naval officer.

Academics

Every midshipman's academic program begins with a core curriculum that includes courses in engineering, science, mathematics, humanities and
social science. This is designed to give you a broad-based education that will qualify you for practically any career field in the Navy or Marine Corps.
At the same time, our majors program gives you the opportunity to develop a particular area of academic interest. For especially capable and highly
motivated students, we offer challenging honors programs and opportunities to start work on postgraduate degrees while still at the Academy.

Professional and leadership training

We don't just tell you about life in the Navy and Marine Corps. After four years at the Naval Academy, the life and customs of the naval service
become second nature. First, you learn to take orders from practically everyone, but before long, you acquire the responsibility for making decisions
that can affect hundreds of other midshipmen. Your professional classroom studies are backed by many hours of practical experience in leadership
and naval operations, including assignments with Navy and Marine Corps units during summer months.

Moral education

Moral and ethical development is a fundamental element of all aspects of the Naval Academy experience. As future officers in the Navy or Marine
Corps, midshipmen will someday be responsible for the priceless lives of many men and women and multi-million dollar equipment. From Plebe
Summer through graduation, the Naval Academy's Character Development Program is a four-year integrated continuum that focuses on the attributes
of integrity, honor, and mutual respect. One of the goals of this program is to develop midshipmen who possess a clearer sense of their own moral
beliefs and the ability to articulate them. Honor is emphasized through the Honor Concept of the Brigade of Midshipmen-a system which was
originally formulated in 1951 and states "Midshipmen are persons of integrity, they stand for that which is right." These Naval Academy "words to
live by" are based on the moral values of respect for human dignity, respect for honesty and respect for the property of others. Brigade Honor
Committees composed of elected upperclass midshipmen are responsible for education and training in the Honor Concept. Midshipmen found in
violation of the Honor Concept by their peers may be separated from the Naval Academy.

Physical training

We teach the importance of being physically fit and prepared for stress because the duties of Navy and Marine Corps officers often require long,
strenuous hours in difficult situations. The physical requirements of Plebe Summer training, four years of physical education and year-round athletics
also develop pride, teamwork and leadership.

Profile of Midshipmen...

It takes a special kind of young man or woman to handle the Naval Academy's demanding program, but that doesn't mean all midshipmen are alike.
Midshipmen come from all 50 states, U.S. territories and several foreign countries. They have roots in cities, suburbs, farms and ranches, small towns
and military bases. They have talents and hobbies of every kind and personalities that fit every description, and they represent the diverse ethnic and
cultural heritages that, together, make the United States a great nation. Some characteristics seem to be common among Naval Academy
midshipmen, however. The Class of 2014 Profile shows that midshipmen are good students, leaders in their high schools and communities and
participants in competitive sports. But other common qualities of midshipmen don't show up in statistics. The young men and women who choose the
Naval Academy are looking for more than a college degree. They like the idea of being challenged mentally, physically and personally. They are
people who don't want to settle for the ordinary, the routine or the easy.

Midshipmen are also patriots. They want to serve their country in a meaningful way-in a profession that helped win this nation's independence more
than 200 years ago. Finally, midshipmen are young people who look to the future. They look forward to the challenging Naval Academy program, as
well as the opportunities open to them in the Navy and Marine Corps after graduation.

Our Commitment...

Setting apart the Naval Academy from almost every other college and university in the country is our commitment to the total development of our
students. Some other colleges offer more majors in academics. Some put more emphasis on intercollegiate athletics. But nowhere else do you have a
better opportunity to grow intellectually, personally and physically than at the Naval Academy. If you are chosen to enter the Naval Academy, we
believe you can complete this tough, four-year program. In fact, we are committed to the principle of helping every midshipman succeed. We back up
that commitment with...

• Small class size. Most classes have no more than 22 students. When you are an upperclassman, some courses in your major may have only
five to 10 other students.
• Low student-to-faculty ratio. Faculty members get to know you personally in and out of the classroom. They also are available to help with
extra instruction or special projects. It's not unusual to find professors and midshipmen burning the late-night oil together in an academy
research lab or at a computer terminal.
• Protected study time. Evening study period is reserved from 7:30 p.m. to midnight Sunday through Friday to help all midshipmen keep up
with their courses. Additionally, Nimitz Library, computer labs and other facilities are open for midshipmen use all day and evening, seven
days a week.
• Academic advising. To help you plan your curriculum, you get group and individual counseling as well as an academic adviser early in
plebe year. A permanent faculty adviser is assigned when you select your major.
• Leadership and counseling. Your company officer and senior midshipmen also guide, monitor and evaluate your progress in academics,
military performance and conduct. They also are ready to help in the event of problems, as are the academy's staff of chaplains and
professional counselors.
• A sponsor program. Hundreds of families in the Annapolis area sponsor newly-arrived midshipmen, offering a home away from home and
a place to relax off campus. More than enough families volunteer to give every midshipman a local sponsor. These contacts often grow into
deep friendships that last a lifetime.

Your Commitment...

Becoming a midshipman at the Naval Academy is a big step. It's not like starting your freshman year at a civilian college. You make a commitment
to live a military lifestyle. You take an oath of office, promising to be loyal to your country and to defend it if necessary. You agree to be honorable
in everything you do and say. You're also expected to work harder than you've ever worked before and to push yourself beyond your old limits. This
is how we prepare you for the challenging responsibilities of service as a naval officer and the opportunities of a lifetime in the Navy and Marine
Corps.