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Visits Unrivaled

We believe that visiting is essential to making an informed decision. We are pleased to offer unparalleled college visits on-campus, on-the-road, and virtually! You are also welcome to tour the campus on your own or arrange a meeting with your Admission Officer between 8 AM and 4 PM Monday-Friday.

Campus Programs

Please join us to explore cadet life by registering for the programs below. To search for a virtual program select “Virtual” in “Category.

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A two-hour session held on select Mondays and Fridays (1 PM to 3 PM ET) and Saturdays (9 AM to 10:30 AM ET). All programs are on-campus except alternating Saturdays are hosted virtually. This is a great introduction for first-time visitors.

An overnight visit for junior and senior high school students and their parents. Genesis is designed for students of color and first generation college bound prospective applicants that runs from 08:45 AM on Monday to 12:00 PM on Tuesday. In this experience your student will be paired up with a cadet for a behind the scenes look of all aspects of the campus to include academic, military, and athletic life. This program also includes parent informational sessions to help each family learn more about our campus and opportunities that are available to their student.

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An overnight visit for high school seniors and graduates, starting at 8:30 AM and ending at 12:00 PM the next day. Shadow a cadet for a truly authentic experience, after you and your parents attend a welcome session!

A day long visit for high school students, starting at 8:30 AM and ending at 3:40 PM. Enjoy presentations, lunch with cadets and staff, and a campus tour.

Join us online to interact with cadets, staff, and Coast Guard officers to understand the opportunities available at the CGA and beyond. Sessions are from 7-8:30 PM EST.

Registration for events will be available soon.

A day long visit for female high school students, focusing on the opportunities and challenges of earning a technical degree. Learn why science, math or engineering degrees are the “best” first undergraduate degree! STEP combines real world academics with an Academy orientation. Guests will meet cadets, faculty, Admission staff, and like-minded young women. Participants depart better prepared to choose a college major, with insight about the unique opportunities available to Academy graduates. Guests arrive at 8:30 AM ET and depart at 4:00 PM.

Schedule a Group Tour at the Coast Guard Academy.

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College Fairs

Explore here to learn about upcoming Black College Expo Fairs.
Explore here to learn about upcoming Hispanic College Fairs.
Meet us at the following virtual college fairs hosted by NACAC. You can:
  • Attend a presentation
  • Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your Admission Officer, before, after or during the Fair!
Visit National College Fairs for more information.

Off Campus

Besides high school visits and college fairs, we host Admission Workshops and attend congressionally sponsored service academy events around the country. Check the calendar and these sites for the latest opportunities.

Workshops
EAGLE Admissions Events
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Admissions

Upcoming Programs

September 27
Admissions Brief w/ Campus Tour
REGISTER
October 12-13
Genesis Invitational 2
REGISTER
October 23
Bears Day
REGISTER
November 2-3
Genesis Invitational 3
REGISTER

Contact Information

Admissions Visit
Katy Robbins
Associate Director of Diversity Outreach, Student Engagement and AMOT Coordinator
(860) 701-6177
Katy.A.Robbins@uscga.edu
LT Matthew McAllister
Campus Programs Manager
860-701-6336
Matthew.S.McAllister@uscga.edu
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