Candidate Orientation Visits System
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Candidate Orientation Visits System
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DAILY VISIT INFORMATION
The USMA Admissions Office offers daily candidate orientation visits for students interested in applying to West Point. Visits are scheduled Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during the academic term, the program begins at 8:45 a.m. and concludes at approximately 1:00 p.m. During the visit, prospective candidates accompany their cadet escorts to class, visit the barracks and eat lunch with their escorts in the Cadet Mess. While the candidate takes part in an escorted tour, family and friends receive a group orientation brief to learn about the Admissions process and cadet life, which is followed by a guided-walking tour of the academic areas. To schedule a daily visit, please either contact our office at (845) 938-5760 between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday or use the online visitation schedule request at the bottom of this page.
OVERNIGHT VISIT INFORMATION
The Admissions Office offers overnight candidate orientation visits to candidates who have received a Letter of Assurance or Offer of Admission to West Point. The cadet escorted visit is focused on daily life at the United States Military Academy, and it gives candidates an opportunity for a first hand glimpse of the cadet experience. Scheduled Monday through Friday during the academic term, the program begins at 8:45 a.m. and concludes at approximately 1:00 p.m. the following day. During the visit, candidates accompany their cadet escorts to class and other activities, spend one night in the barracks and eat meals with their escorts in the Cadet Mess. Overnight visits are scheduled by making an appointment at least two weeks in advance and require approval by the USMA Admissions Office. Candidates are not authorized to schedule an overnight visit without receipt of a Letter of Assurance or an Offer of Admission. To schedule an overnight visit, please either contact our office at (845) 938-5760 between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday or use the online visitation schedule request at the bottom of this page.SUMMER VISITS INFORMATION
During the summer, the Admissions office has daily walk-in briefings at 10:00 am Monday thru Friday. This is a one-on-one visit with an Admissions officer that explains the admissions process, cadet life, Army life, and provides other useful information. If you would like to attend one of the briefings, please call 845-938-5760/5759.Personal Expenses
Meals:
All candidates are responsible for purchasing their meal tickets to eat in the cadet mess hall during daily and overnight visits. Candidates should report a half hour early, 8:15 a.m., to the Admissions Office to check-in and receive their meal tickets. Personal checks, debit cards and credit cards are not accepted for payment. Exact change in cash is requested. Family and friends may eat lunch at their discretion after the conclusion of the walking tour at various restaurants on- or off-post.
Candidate meal prices are:
Daily Visit: $5.60(subject to change) - Lunch Overnight Visit: $20.45(subject to change) - 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches, 1 Dinner
Additional information on meals is included in the overnight visit confirmation e-mail.
*Meal prices are subject to change.Lodging
All candidates who participate in overnight visits will stay free of charge in cadet barracks.
Candidates participating in a daily visit and all family and friends who remain overnight in the West Point area are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.
For local hotel and motels in the West Point area contact Orange County Tourism at 800-762-8687, 845-291-2136, or www.orangetourism.org
or contact the Dutchess County Tourism at 800-445-3131, 845-463-4000, or www.dutchesstourism.com.
Additional information on lodging is included in the overnight visit confirmation e-mail.
NOTE: Candidates must select a tour date at least two weeks out from the current date.
Cancellations or new appointments may not be made within two weeks of the current date.