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Apply to the Coast Guard Academy

Do you possess the qualities of mind, body and character to succeed at the Academy and as a Coast Guard officer? If so, we invite you to apply to the Coast Guard Academy. Applying to the Academy is free and must be done online; there is no paper application.

The U.S. Coast Guard Academy is now accepting Regular Action applications. The deadline to apply is February 2, and all supporting documents and recommendations must also be submitted by this date for full consideration.

We have completed our transition to a new application system. If you previously started a Regular Action application in our former system, your application has been automatically transferred. *Please use the same email address to create your account in the new platform.*

THE APPLICATION TO THE CLASS OF 2030 IS NOW CLOSED

Highly Selective

The Coast Guard Academy is ranked among the nation’s elite undergraduate colleges. This is reflected in our highly selective admission process. So what distinguishes those who are accepted to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy?

  • Proven academic accomplishment, particularly in math and the sciences
  • Leadership skills
  • An unwavering desire to serve the country and humanity
  • Physical fitness and athleticism
  • Well-rounded interests and experiences
  • Commitment to achieve one’s full potential

Application – Availability and Deadline

The application consists of:

  • Online Application
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Medical Examination
  • Physical Fitness Examination
  • Interview – when requested by Admissions

Before you start your application, have a few things handy:

  • Your Bear’s Den login credentials
  • The names, email and phone numbers of teachers who will submit your recommendations
  • The name, email and phone number of the adult who will submit your Physical Fitness Exam results
  • The names of the colleges your parents and siblings have attended (if any)

Medical Examination

The Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB) and its contractor coordinate your medical examination to determine if you meet medical qualifications for admission.

Watch for a letter or email after you submit your application. Follow these instructions to schedule your exam and track results.

If the exam is not done by April 15, or your qualifications are still uncertain by May 1, you will not be eligible for further consideration.

Physical Fitness Exam (PFE)

You are responsible to arrange for the PFE. Find an adult to administer the PFE and submit your scores. The Academy will email instructions to this person after you submit your online application.

Applicants to the Coast Guard Academy must complete the PFE; the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) cannot be substituted for this required application item.

Interview

Admissions may request to interview you in order to learn more about your preparation, goals, and interests. If so, a representative of Admissions will contact you. If selected for an interview, participation is required.

Early Action

The Academy’s Early Action review group is non-binding. All applicants appointed in this group will still have until May 1st to accept or decline.

High school seniors and active duty military members are eligible for Early Action. Those attending college or a post-grad year are not unless they are first-time applicants.

THE APPLICATION TO THE CLASS OF 2030 IS NOW CLOSED

Important Dates

Keep these important dates in mind as you complete your application:

  • October 15 – Early Action deadline
  • By December 23 – Early Action decisions released
  • February 2 – Regular Admission online application deadline
  • February 2 – Deadline for Regular Admissions forms and scores
  • By April 1 – Regular Admission decisions released
  • April 1 – DoDMERB Medical Examination deadline
  • May 1 – Appointment acceptance deadline
  • May 1 – Medical Exam qualification/waiver deadline
  • June 1 – Enrollment paperwork due
  • Last Monday in June – Swab Summer starts
 
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Contact Information

Katy Robbins
Associate Director of Operations
Katy.A.Robbins@uscga.edu
CWO Timothy Devall
International Cadet Coordinator
Timothy.J.Devall@uscga.edu
Shannon Castineira
DoDMERB/Medical Questions
Shannon.E.Castineira@uscga.edu
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