2009-10
Compendium

SERVICE ACADEMY - NAVAL

Candidate Guidance Office
United States Naval Academy
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
www.usna.edu

Each year, approximately 1200 men and women are selected for admission to the plebe (freshman) class at the Naval Academy. They come from all 50 states and from families representing a wide variety of occupations and interests. Admission is based on academic merit, athletic achievement, and record of extracurricular activities. A candidate must also obtain a nomination to be considered for an appointment as a midshipman. There are many sources of nominations, including U.S. Senators and Representatives, the President, the Vice-President, and the Secretary of the Navy. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age and must not have passed their 23rd birthday by July 1st of the year of admission. Candidates must be unmarried, not pregnant and have no incurred obligations of parenthood; all candidates must be U.S. citizens and of good moral character. You should apply for admission between April of your junior year in high school and January of your senior year in high school.