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Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Fourth Class Year (Freshman)

Fall Semester

Engineering Mech – Statics*
College Composition*
Cultural Perspectives*
Calculus I
Prin Fitness/Wellness 1
Swimming
Chemistry I

Spring Semester

Intro to Computing*
American Government*
Calculus II
Personal Defense I
Prin Fitness/Wellness II
Physics I
Fundamentals of Navigation*

* These courses may be scheduled during the Fall or Spring Semester.

Third Class Year (Sophomore)

Fall Semester

Mechanics of Materials
Multivariable Calculus
Professional Rescuer
Physics II
Ships and Maritime Systems
Applications in Navigation
Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Spring Semester

Introduction to Mechanical Engineering Design
Dynamics
Elec Cir and Machines
Differential Equations
Lifetime Sports I: Racquetball
Lifetime Sports II: Golf
Chemistry II

Second Class Year (Junior)

Fall Semester

Electric Circuits and Machines
Fluid Mechanics
Thermodynamics
Mechanisms
Maritime Watch Officer
Engr Material Science

Spring Semester

Machine Design
Heat Transfer
Introduction to Moral and Ethical Philosopht
Advanced Engineering Math
Personal Defense II
Lifetime Sports III: Tennis
Essentials of Economics
Free Elective**

First Class Year (Senior)

Fall Semester

Thermal Systems Design
Engineering Experimentation
Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems
Design Project Management
Professional Maritime Officer
Professional Maritime Officer Lab
Physical Education

Spring Semester

Mechanical Engineering Design
Engineering Ethics
Principles CJ and Maritime Operations Law
Global Studies
Atmospheric and Maritime Science
Introduction to Cyber Tech
Major Area Elective
Physical Education

Sponsor Family Application

Thank you for submitting your application to be part of the Sponsor Family Program. Your application will be processed in the upcoming week. Coast Guard Academy’s policy on background screening now requires all adults (everyone 18 and older living in the home) who volunteer to mentor, teach, coach or sponsor cadets, whether on or off Coast Guard Academy grounds, to be screened every 5 years. They are required to provide personal information (name, birth date and social security number) for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.

The Security Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, CWO2 Gina Polkowski, is overseeing this process. Her email is: Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.

Sponsor Family designations fall into several different categories. Below are the guidelines to help you determine how best to meet the background screening requirement:

If you are Coast Guard active duty you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are a Civilian working for the Coast Guard you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are non-Coast Guard Active Duty, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
If you are non-Coast Guard civilian who has a current security clearance or National Agency check, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
All civilians in the families who are 18 years or older and do not have a security clearance or a National Agency Check are required to be vetted through Mind Your Business, the third party vendor hired by the Coast Guard Academy for the vetting process.

After you complete your application, please e-mail the Sponsor Family Program Coordinator at CadetFamilySponsorProgram@uscga.edu. In your e-mail, you must include the e-mail address and phone number of every adult living in the home. The Sponsor Family Coordinator will then initiate the background check process and you will receive an email with further instructions.

Important things to note:

There is a Sponsor Family Training that is a one-hour training which we ask sponsors to attend once every four years. This training is designed to give you an overview of the program, what is expected of you as a sponsor, and what you can expect from your cadets. This training will also help familiarize you with the cadet regulations onboard CGA. You will be notified via e-mail once the training is scheduled.

The matching process of swabs to families will occur during July and August. Please bear with us and remain flexible through this process. There will be a meet and greet scheduled on Campus, typically in late August. This will give families an opportunity to formally meet their cadet if they have not already done so. Details on this will also be via email.