About West Point

As the nation’s first military academy, West Point prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Army. Cadets attend the academy for four years, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant.

About West Point

As the nation’s first military academy, West Point prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Army. Cadets attend the academy for four years, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant.

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Developing Leaders of Character

The United States Military Academy, founded on March 16, 1802, is a four-year college that builds, educates, trains, and inspires the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. West Point graduates earn Bachelor of Science degrees and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army.

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"To build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation."

- U.S. Military Academy at West Point Mission

Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland

61st Superintendent
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point

Welcome to the United States Military Academy at West Point!

Our mission is to “build, educate, train, and inspire” leaders of character. Through this mission, we are charged with forging and developing the next generation of officers to lead the United States Army’s greatest strength and most important weapon system — its Soldiers — to fight and win on the 21st-century battlefield.

We are not a college, a university, or a campus…we’re so much more than that. We are THE United States Military Academy - a living, breathing leadership laboratory that prepares young men and women to become leaders of character for the Army and our Nation. 

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History of West Point

West Point is an integral part of American history and is steeped in tradition. Every college has its own culture and traditions, but with more than 200 years of American and military history and West Point's time-honored traditions, the U.S. Military Academy is unlike any other college. 

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Academy News & Events

Champions again! Army Baseball wins sixth consecutive Patriot League Championship

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Service Academy Day Florida Districts 22 & 23

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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Alumni Review

Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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Graduation Review

Friday, May 24, 2024

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Visit West Point

From prospective cadet candidates visiting the United States Military Academy to guided tours of historic West Point to top-notch shows and sporting events, there are numerous reasons to visit West Point.

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Modernization Program

The United States Military Academy is undergoing a holistic 15-20 year modernization effort, known as “USMA 2035”, to renovate, retrofit, and modernize its academic, military, and physical development facilities, capabilities, and infrastructure.

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Accreditation & Assessment

The United States Military Academy at West Point is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Several USMA programs are also ABET accredited.

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