Admissions Visits
Welcome to our waterfront campus at Kings Point! Experiencing the Academy in person is the best way to understand life as a Midshipman. We offer Day Visits, Overnight Visits, and Briefings & Tours.
How to Schedule Your Visit
We are ready to welcome you to our Kings Point campus. Prospective students can schedule day visits, overnight visits, or briefing tours
Schedule Your Admissions Visit
- Check Eligibility & Available Dates: Review the visit types and blackout dates below.
- Submit the Request Form
- Receive Confirmation: The Admissions Office will review your request and email your confirmation along with arrival instructions.
- Prepare for Arrival: Read the Admissions Visitor Information Guide prior to your trip.
Prepare for your Admissions Visit
Visit Options & Eligibility
Campus visits are held on weekdays; USMMA does not offer regular weekend visits (check back for announcements regarding special Fall Saturday visit days).
| Visit Option | Available Days & Times | Recommended Audience | What's Included |
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| Day Visit | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM | High school juniors, seniors & college students | Admissions brief, parent tour, midshipman lunch, and campus/academic observation. |
| Overnight Visit | Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM (next day) | High school juniors, seniors & college students | Full day experience, midshipman shadowing in classes, dinner, barracks stay, morning colors, and breakfast. |
| Briefing & Tour Only | Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM | High school freshmen through seniors | Admissions presentation by an Admissions Officer and guided campus walking tour. |
*Note: High school sophomores may be considered for a Day Visit upon special request and subject to availability.
2026 Campus Visit Calendar & Blackout Dates
Plan your visit dates around Academy exam blocks, training periods, and federal holidays:
| Visits Are NOT Available (Campus Closed to Visitors) | Visits Are Limited to BRIEFINGS & TOURS ONLY (Tues, Thurs, Fri) |
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Daily Visit Agendas
Day Visit Schedule (10:30 AM – 4:00 PM)
- 10:15 AM: Visitor arrival at the Admissions Building.
- 10:30 AM: Admissions briefing with an Admissions Officer.
- 11:30 AM: Escorted walk to the Midshipman Dining Facility.
- 11:45 AM: Student visitor is paired with a Midshipman host for lunch.
- 11:45 AM: Academy walking tour continues for parents and guardians.
- 11:50 AM: Lunch in the Dining Hall.
- 12:45 PM: Parent tour concludes.
- 4:00 PM: Student visitor returns to the Admissions Building for departure.
Overnight Visit Schedule (Day 1, 10:30 AM – Day 2, 12:00 PM)
- Day 1 (Afternoon & Evening):
- 10:15 AM – 12:20 PM: Follows the standard arrival, Admissions brief, and lunch pairing.
- 12:20 PM: Student recruit attends afternoon academic classes with Midshipman host.
- 12:45 PM: Parent tour completes.
- 4:35 PM: Academic day ends; athletic and club practices begin.
- 5:30 PM: Regimental Dinner.
- 9:00 PM: Officer of the Deck (OOD) check-in / Lights Out.
- Day 2 (Morning):
- 5:50 AM: Wake Up.
- 6:20 AM: Regimental Breakfast.
- 7:10 AM: Morning Colors Ceremony.
- 7:30 AM: Morning academic day begins.
- 12:00 PM: Student returns to the Admissions Building for departure.
Meal Costs & Payment Methods
Meal fees cover dining with the Regiment in the Academy Dining Hall:
- Day Visit (or Lunch-Only): $8.00 (includes lunch with Midshipmen).
- Overnight Visit: $24.00 (includes lunch, dinner, and breakfast the following morning).
- Payment Accepted: Cash or check made payable to Blackstone Consulting Inc. (or BCI).
- Please note: Debit and credit cards cannot be accepted at this time.
Visitor Requirements & Policies
To ensure campus security and a productive visit, all guests must follow these rules:
- Student Status: The visiting student must currently be enrolled in high school or college.
- Guest Limit: Visits are strictly limited to the applicant and up to two immediate family members or legal guardians ONLY.
- Identification: All visitors must present a valid government-issued photo ID upon arrival at Kings Point.
Video: Students from around the country come to USMMA. Greet the Class of 2029 on day Zero of Indoctrination and hear where they're from.
