become a difference maker at uscga The U.S. Coast Guard Academy goes beyond education. We prepare future Coast Guard officers who make a difference out in the world.

Why USCGA? As a cadet, you develop professionally from academic rigor, teamwork and unrelenting challenges, preparing you for a meaningful career in service to your country and humanity. Read more

International Admission: See https://www.uscga.edu/admission-and-tuition; Required/supplemental forms and standardized test scores will be accepted for 14 days after the deadlines above. To be considered for admission you must submit a …

about the uscga The United States Coast Guard Academy is a top military college granting Bachelor of Science degrees in one of nine engineering or professional majors. Graduates earn a commission as an Ensign in the Coast Guard to serve their nation.

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Why the USCGA? Today’s most challenging, rewarding and in-demand professions include the application of advanced technical knowledge. You learn it at the Coast Guard Academy.

If you are a school group or community organization interested in scheduling an admissions brief and campus tour, please contact our Campus Programs Manager LTJG Lindsay Harnly at [email protected]. Special programs are subject to availability, and please provide at least two weeks’ notice so we can accommodate your request.

Academic Majors The U.S. Coast Guard Academy offers nine academic majors. All cadets pursue a liberal arts-based core curriculum, providing a broad academic foundation to complement the specialized learning within each major. CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING The Civil Engineering program prepares future officers to design, build, operate and maintain structures and systems that help the […]

ATHLETICS Supporting physical development and promoting ethical conduct through sport. Athletics That Transcend Sports Unlike other colleges, physical development, health, and well-being are fundamental to our education and the development of future leaders at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. In other words, this is leaps beyond your typical college athletic program. Here, you will develop […]

Learning Excelled Academic Programs The Academy’s four-year academic program is widely recognized as one of the nation’s best. Our program stands apart with a strong background in science and technology, a solid grounding in the liberal arts, and in-depth major study. Our cadets are beyond prepared for a lifetime of success. Academic Majors Each program […]