BECOME A DIFFERENCE MAKER AT USCGA The U.S. Coast Guard Academy goes beyond education. We prepare future Coast Guard officers who make a difference out in the world. On …

ABOUT THE USCGA The United States Coast Guard Academy is a top military college granting Bachelor of Science degrees in one of ten engineering or professional majors. Graduates earn …

Why USCGA? As a cadet, you develop professionally from academic rigor, teamwork and unrelenting challenges, preparing you for a meaningful career in service to your country and …

Dec 23, 2025 · Apply to the Coast Guard Academy Do you possess the qualities of mind, body and character to succeed at the Academy and as a Coast Guard officer? If so, we invite you to …

Deadlines Early Action: 15 October Regular Admission (U.S. citizens): 2 February Required supplemental forms and standardized test scores: 2 February International Admission: See …

Why the USCGA? Today’s most challenging, rewarding and in-demand professions include the application of advanced technical knowledge. You learn it at the Coast Guard Academy.

Academic Majors The U.S. Coast Guard Academy offers ten academic majors. All cadets pursue a liberal arts-based core curriculum, providing a broad academic foundation to complement …

Visiting USCGA with a School Group or Organization We welcome the opportunity to host your group at the Academy. If you are a school group or community organization interested in …

Getting Started Unlike applications to other U.S. service academies, admission to the Coast Guard Academy is driven strictly by merit. Congressional nominations are not required or …

Learning Excelled Academic Programs The Academy’s four-year academic program is widely recognized as one of the nation’s best. Our program stands apart with a strong background in …