To be eligible for graduation, cadets must also demonstrate an aptitude for commissioned service and leadership, demonstrate character consistent with professional military service, maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average and core grade point average of 2.0, and complete a minimum of 148 credit hours. The curriculum includes many elective courses. They may then substitute other courses for those granted transfer credit. Cadets who maintain the required grade point average may take advanced study classes. The Academy aviation program familiarizes all cadets with operational activities of the Air Force.
Optional courses provide instruction in soaring, parachuting, navigation, and basic flying.
Those who take these courses may fulfill the requirements for Federal Aviation Administration pilot or glider certificates. Cadets who qualify and are selected for pilot or navigator training may enter Air Education and Training Command flight programs following graduation from the Academy. Diversified summer programs in aviation and military training prepare cadets for officer responsibilities in the Air Force. Cadets may select their programs from several optional assignments at the Air Force Academy and other military installations. Off-Campus Arrangements Selected cadets may exchange visits with cadets from the Military Academy, Naval Academy, Coast Guard Academy, or one of fourteen international Air Force academies.