Admissions Workshops
Join us at a hotel or conference center near you for a slide-show presentation about the Academy followed by a Q&A session. Guests will learn about the unique advantages, opportunities and challenges of a service academy education, get to know their Admissions Officer and depart prepared to take the next step in the admissions process. Registration is requested, though last minute arrivals are also welcome. Parents and friends are encouraged to attend.

High School Visits
Meet with a U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Officer or Partner in your very own high school. These visits are scheduled during the school day, often during lunch period, and are an opportunity to receive materials and ask questions individually or in a small group. Note: Not all schools allow on-site visits.

College Fairs
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy attends a number of college fairs throughout the country. Make a point to visit our USCGA booth or table to talk with a U.S. Coast Guard Academy Admissions Officer or Partner, ask questions and learn how to get started in the application process.

Military Academy Days (Congressional Events)
Though the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is merit-based and does not require Congressional nomination, USCGA attends many local Military Academy Days. These gatherings are designed as Open Houses for the U.S. service academies and are sponsored by your local Senator or Congressperson. This is a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the service academies and learn just what makes America’s smallest service academy the most distinctive! Feel free to bring a friend or family members.

EAGLE Visits (Seasonal)
By Invitation Only - Join U.S. Coast Guard Academy staff aboard America’s tall ship, the Coast Guard Barque EAGLE, during local port calls. Learn what life at sea is like first-hand from cadets and crewmembers. Discover how the Captain and crew train cadets to lead. Participants will depart understanding why many consider the Coast Guard Academy the “best kept secret” in undergraduate education, and why Coast Guard Officers enjoy one of the most adventurous careers in America!

Academy Socials
By Invitation Only - Sponsored by either the Parents’ or Alumni Association, these periodic informal gatherings are a great way for prospective cadets to meet parents of cadets, graduates, and other students in the local area who share your interest in the Coast Guard Academy. Enjoy the fellowship, have your questions answered, and depart with new friendships.