Can you tour West Point Academy?
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The Visitors Center and West Point Museum are open to the general public on a daily basis. Visitors may enter the academy grounds by guided tours, however, there are no guided tours during Graduation Week, on Football home game days, or on any days the Visitors Center is closed or closes early.
How long is the West Point tour?
2 answers. West Point Tours is a separate privately run tour company. They do tours of the campus that run one or two hours. The Museum, however, has no tour schedule.
How do I get a visitor pass for West Point?
Access requirements: Non-DOD visitors should fill out a local area credential request form at: https://www.westpoint.edu/visiting-west-point and bring the completed form to the VCC located at 2107 New South Post Road in Highland Falls, N.Y.
Can you attend West Point as a civilian?
Admission to West Point is open to civilians and current enlisted members of the military. A West Point cadetship includes a fully-funded four-year college education. The U.S. Army provides Tuition, room, board, medical, and dental care.
What are the requirements to attend West Point?
Candidates must meet the following basic eligibility requirements:
- Be at least 17 but not older than 22 on July 1 of the year they enter West Point.
- Be a U.S. Citizen.
- Not be married.
- Not be pregnant.
- Not be legally responsible for child support.
Can you wear normal clothes at West Point?
Yes, you will have the opportunity to wear appropriate civilian clothes outlined in Cadet Candidate Regulation 1-1 (which is issued following your arrival).
Can a Marine go to West Point?
It is possible for West Point grads to serve in the Marine Corps. I believe there is a number that can transfer each year and some do. I have never met one. However, a West Point graduate would be giving up a very serious career advantage if he did not stay in the Army.
What branch of the military goes to West Point?
Army
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point provides higher education and training for Army cadets. Graduates go on to become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.
How fast do you have to run a mile to get into West Point?
After another short rest, push-ups loom: men need 75 in two minutes; women need 50 to max. Finally, after an eight-minute rest, all candidates run the mile. Men can gain 100 points for a 5:20 effort; women have to make six minutes flat.