United States Coast Guard Academy
The United States Coast Guard Academy is a service academy located in coastal Connecticut and the only military academy overseen by the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard offers bachelor’s degrees in nine professional or engineering majors and all graduates are designated Ensigns of the Coast Guard. As a service academy, students attend the USCGA tuition-free in exchange for five years of service in the US Coast Guard. All new cadets are required to pass a 7-week initiation of physical and mental tests known as Swab Summer, culminating in a Shoulder Board Ceremony and promotion to Fourth Class Cadets.
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| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 15 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
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