Regiment of Cadets

 

Regiment of Cadets

The Academy experience is unique and transformational. Drawing inspiration from the United States Military and Merchant Marine, the Regiment of Cadets instills discipline, knowledge, and leadership in all. Those who commit to joining the ranks of the Regiment strive to embrace being a part of something bigger than themselves.

Built on a model of followership, then leadership, cadets develop self-discipline, professionalism, confidence, honor, and pride in themselves and their shipmates. Guided by motivated cadet leaders, freshmen (or “youngies”) are immediately encouraged to embrace teamwork to overcome adversity during Orientation: a 2-week, intense training program designed to acclimate cadet candidates to the Academy and prepare them for success. Upon graduating from Orientation, cadet candidates begin their academic journey while attending formations and ceremonies, preparing for uniform and room inspections, participating in extracurricular activities, and developing robust learning habits during dedicated study hours. Cadet leaders are valuable mentors to youngies, cultivating a culture of time-management, attention to detail, personal accountability, and service.

As cadets advance, they are encouraged to embrace leadership opportunities within the Regiment. The Regiment reinforces that status at the Academy is not an entitlement based on gender, race, or socio-economic class; it is earned through hard work, honor, and integrity. Those who excel into leadership roles learn the intricacies of leadership in fast-paced environments and develop skills unique to cadets of the Academy. Though we are structured as a regimented academy designed to grow effective leaders, only cadets who volunteer for commissioning programs have military obligations during and after their time at the Academy.

 

2025 Regimental Manual

 

Cadet/Student Recognition Form

Incident Report Form

Important Information:

 

2026 Orientation

Fall 2026 Move  In:
Tuesday, 01 September

  • TSPS:  0900-1200
  • 3/C at 0900
  • 2/C at 1100
  • 1/C at 1300
  • 4/C at 1400
  • Early move-ins cannot be accommodated.
  • Before reporting to campus, please log in to Self Service to verify that your student account has been paid in full.
  • All cadets must update to an APASS ID (student ID with a barcode) at the Service Desk if they do not already have one.
  • Upon arrival, report to your Company Officer for check-in before proceeding to your assigned room.

Fall move in dates are as follows:
Aug 03 - Summer Residents transition to fall housing
Aug 08 - Cadre
Aug 12 - Football
Aug 16 - Freshmen
Aug 18 - WSoccer, MSoccer, Volleyball
Aug 24- XC
Sep 01 - all remaining students beginning at 0900.

 

 

 

 

Discipline

“Discipline,” not only in the sense of the regimental environment of the Academy, but also in the greater sense of the self-discipline exhibited by all cadets to stay the course, weather the storms, graduate, obtain their licenses, commissions, and career positions and the continued self-discipline to succeed in all of their endeavors, both personal and professional.

regiment line up with flag

change of command squad

Knowledge

“Knowledge,” representing the academic courses and the hands-on diverse training providing the competencies to apply such knowledge for the benefit, safety, and well-being of others, and for the desire and drive to continue the accumulation of knowledge throughout life. Cadet leaders’ primary responsibility is to teach.

Leadership

“Leadership,” whether studied, absorbed, or gained through adversity or hardship, is bestowed upon all cadets. The Academy’s “Leadership Laboratory” prepares graduates to lead communities, companies, sailors, and military units post-graduation.

saluting