Application Process
Application Requirements


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 1 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 after you've completed the online application

Supplemental Forms* - available online after you've completed the online application

• High School Transcript(s)
• Math Instructor Evaluation
• English Instructor Evaluation
• Coach/PE 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.

* Please note that supplemental information may be returned to you if received before the online application is submitted.