Unlike the other federal service academies, the Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. To be considered for admission, you must submit all required application material by February 1 of the year of entrance (October 15 or November 15 of the year prior to entrance for Early Action consideration). This includes:
Online Application - the initial application data that allows us to start a file on you
Essays - available online as part of the online application
Supplemental Forms - available online as you complete the online application
- High School Transcript(s)
- Math Instructor Evaluation
- English Instructor Evaluation
- Commanding Officer Recommendation (if currently serving in the military)
- College Transcript(s) (if you are or were in college)
- Physical Fitness Examination (PFE)
Official SAT Reasoning or ACT with Writing Test Scores
Also, though not required for review of your application, a qualifying DoDMERB Medical Exam must be on file before an appointment to the Academy can be offered.