They do not attend indoctrination. They are not required to participate in the Saturday Ship Work Program or Training Cruises. Foreign students possessing an equivalent license are also eligible for Day Student privilege. Cadets in their final semester who have completed four years in residence or who are completing requirements with less than a full time academic workload may petition the Commandant of Cadets for Special Status. Transfer students 26 years of age or older, with appropriate professional credentials, will be considered on an individual basis for Special Status.
Experience shows few students are in special status.
Most students are admitted as cadets to attend indoctrination and complete one year in fourth class status . Cadets completing academic requirements in less than four years may petition the Commandant of Cadets to be advanced in regimental grade and may expect one year in the first class. Please read terms and conditions .