West Point carries out its mission of developing future leaders through three integrated and complementary programs of academic, military, and physical development. Each of these programs is rooted in the principles of ethical-moral development. Every cadet is a leader. From selection based on demonstrated potential, through four years as a cadet, leadership development is a total process of preparing young people for their career roles as Army officers. Men and women who are 17 but not yet 23 years old on July 1 of the year admitted may attend the Academy.
Cadets come from every state and territory of our country.
The Corps of Cadets numbers approximately 4,000. You must meet certain basic requirements specified by public law. You must be a U.S. citizen at the time of enrollment, be unmarried, and not be pregnant or have an obligation to provide support to a dependent. You must receive a nomination from an authorized source to be considered for an appointment. You will be evaluated in the areas of academics, leadership potential and physical aptitude.