Frequently Asked Questions

More than 50 frequently asked questions are answered here in the following broad categories:

• About West Point:

What, where and why is the Academy?

• Academics:

Course load, faculty, majors, fields of study,...

• Cadet Life:

Typical daily schedule, free time, cadet pay,...

• Athletics:

Army sports, intramurals, facilities,...

• Military Training:

Training during all years, Army career options,...

• Admission:

Requirements, preparation, transfer students,...

• Summer Academic Program:

The Summer Leaders Seminar (SLS) for high school juniors...

• Soldiers interested in becoming cadets:

Additional information for soldiers who want to apply