Remember that all information provided in this almanac is subject to an individual cadet's circumstances and duty requirements. Leaves and Passes Information about leaves and passes is contained in the USCC Standing Operating Procedures. Cadets are responsible for submitting all requests and obtaining approval for leaves or passes. Approval must be obtained before making any travel arrangements. A Pass is a privilege that may be earned.
Plebes are eligible for one pass during their first semester.
Generally, all cadets are authorized leave as a part of the curriculum and as a respite from academic and military duties. Unless otherwise notified, cadets may take leave from West Point during Thanksgiving, the December holiday leave period, spring and summer. At the conclusion of CBT and the Acceptance Parade, new cadets are welcomed into the ranks as cadet privates. They are then allowed walking privileges and are allowed to venture beyond West Point grounds. As is the case in any explanation of cadet regulations, these are general guidelines that are subject to an individual cadet's circumstances.