United States Military Academy West Point

Unlock Your Full Potential

West Point is the world's preeminent leader development institution. Members of the Long Gray Line live by the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" and serve as leaders both in and out of uniform.

Start a West Point Application

Unlock Your Full Potential

West Point is the world's preeminent leader development institution. Members of the Long Gray Line live by the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" and serve as leaders both in and out of uniform.

Start a West Point Application

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point

The U.S. Military Academy's mission is "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."

Learn more about West Point

Your Path to Success Starts Here

West Point graduates are highly sought-after leaders of character.

Leader Development at West Point

West Point graduates are highly sought-after leaders of character.

Academic Program

West Point's Academic Program prepares graduates to think creatively and to express original ideas within a broad curriculum that balances the physical sciences and engineering with the behavioral and social sciences.

Explore Academic Program

Leadership Development

Character is central to the 47-month West Point leadership development experience. This emphasis extends beyond the Honor Code and is woven into the Academic, Military, and Physical Programs to support the West Point motto - "Duty, Honor, Country."

Explore Leadership Development

Military Program

West Point's Military Program is unmatched, providing a professional foundation in the American military ethic and the Army's core values and training in individual and small-unit leadership skills.

Explore Military Program

Physical Program

West Point's Physical Program prepares cadets for the physically demanding requirements of an Army officer. Cadets develop the ability to maintain personal and unit fitness, foster the warrior spirit, build an appreciation for teamwork, and inspire the will to win.

Explore Physical Program

An Experience Like No Other

The U.S. Military Academy is the premier leader development institution in the world. The Academy's integrated 47-month experience is unlike that at any other college. Cadets are exposed to unique opportunities and forge bonds that last a lifetime. West Point graduates are leaders of character in all walks of life - members of the Long Gray Line - who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, and Country.

Learn more about the Cadet Journey

Academy News & Events

West Point Hosts the 2024 Special Olympics

It was a festive affair as 750 athletes from the Hudson Valley, New York City, Long Island, and Capital Region competed in this year's annual Special Olympics hosted by the U.S. Military Academy April 20 at Shea Stadium. ...

West Point hosts Days of Remembrance, discusses Jews who resisted Nazis during the Holocaust

The U.S. Military Academy Equal Opportunity Office hosted the 2024 Days of Remembrance Observance on April 18 at the West Point Club’s Grand Ballroom....

USMA Orienteering Club hosts USA Orienteering National Ranking Event

The U.S. Military Academy Orienteering Club hosted a sanctioned USA Orienteering National Ranking Event (NRE) at Camp Shea on April 13 and Lake Frederick and Bull Pond Recreation Area on April 14....

Apr

Sandhurst 2024

Apr

Service Academy Day: Rhode Island

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Apr

USMA and EMU ROTC Admissions Brief

Sunday, April 28, 2024

Apr

Service Academy Night- Millersville, PA

Monday, April 29, 2024

Research with a Purpose

Research is a strength of West Point and provides context to the classroom. West Point cadets are driven and faculty are world-class. The Army leverages this talent to solve its most complex problems.

Explore research at West Point Partner with West Point

Experience West Point

Prospective cadets can get a taste of life at West Point virtually or in-person. Learn what it's like to attend the world's preeminent leader development institution.

Schedule an in-person tour Explore Summer Leaders Experience Take a virtual tour

Follow Us on Social Media

Keep up with what's happening at West Point.