Civilians began volunteering for the Coast Guard in the1930s through the Coast Guard Auxiliary. In 1975, the Auxiliary began to formally support Academy Admissions, principally by recruiting prospective cadets to Academy Introduction Mission (AIM). From 1996 to 2005, the Auxiliary helped Admissions through the Coast Guard Academy Team Eagle (CGATE) program. Today, Academy Admissions Partners include:

• Alumni of the Coast Guard Academy
• Active duty and reserve personnel
• Parents of current and former cadets
• Members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary

If you are a member of one of these groups and would like to become an Academy Admissions Partner, please complete the online registration request. The Associate Director of Admissions for Volunteer Programs or a member of the Admissions team will contact you to discuss the program and how you can help.

The Organization
The Director of Admissions and the Associate Director of Admissions for Volunteer Programs supervise the Academy Admissions Partner program. A management advisory board, with representatives from each group affiliation, is being formed. The board will assist the Director of Admissions and the Associate Director of Admissions for Volunteer Programs in developing policy, managing communications, training, and incentive programs.