Can you take a tour of West Point?

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.

Are civilians allowed on West Point?

Who is allowed to visit West Point and be on post? o Any U.S. citizen who has cleared a background check at the Visitor Control Center or is visiting with a qualified escort will be granted entry to West Point. Foreign visitors must be escorted at all times.

How tough is West Point?

How Hard Is It to Get Into West Point? West Point has a 10% acceptance rate. That means it’s very selective. When you’re applying to a highly selective school like West Point, you need to make sure your application is as perfect as possible so that you stand out from the crowd.

Can you have your phone at West Point?

Cell phones are normally allowed once the academic year begins, but this may vary by company. Cell phone reception at the Academy is spotty at best.

Do you pay to go to West Point?

There is no tuition to attend. Students (Cadets) accepted into West Point are members of the U.S Army, and each Cadet receives an annual salary, room, board, medical and dental care.

Can you have tattoos at West Point?

Tattoos are allowed at all three service academies, as long as they are in good taste. And to ensure that students do not add any tattoos while they attend West Point, with enrollment comes the requisite photo shoot.

Can you drop out of West Point?

It’s not unusual for cadets to drop out of West Point, an institution known for its rigorous academic and physical demands. But the window for dropping out without the potential for a penalty is in the first two years. Dropouts are rare after that point.

What does R Day mean at West Point?

Reception Day
Monday was Reception Day, or “R Day,” for the Class of 2025 cadet candidates at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. After goodbyes with parents, the group began the process of transforming from a civilian into a member of the United States military.

How much does a West Point cadet get paid?

Cadets are authorized a base pay of $1150.00 per month. This salary is subject to federal and state withholding taxes, social security deductions, and Servicemen’s Group Life Insurance.

What happens if you flunk out of West Point?

If a cadet quits or get dismissed before the first class of his/her junior year, there is no consequences. You will receive transfer credits that you can use at a civilian university, and even get commissioned through ROTC program.

Is there a tour of West Point New York?

According to New York’s State Department of Tourism, West Point ranks among the state’s top tourist attractions. The United States Military Academy at West Point does not allow unguided tours.

Where is the West Point visitor center located?

The Visitor Center is located approximately 1/4 mile outside the Thayer Gate at 2107 New South Post Rd, West Point, NY. The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. You will not be able to attend an Admissions briefing and tour without these credentials. Please allow yourself an extra hour to complete this process.

What are the buildings on the West Point campus?

Eisenhower Hall Eisenhower Monument Foley Enners Nathe Lacrosse Center Foley Indoor Practice Facility Fort Putnam Gillis Field House Grant Hall Herbert Alumni Center Holleder Center Jefferson Hall Kimsey Athletic Center Kościuszko Monument Lichtenberg Tennis Center Lincoln Hall MacArthur Monument Mahan Hall Michie Stadium

What are the hours of operation at West Point?

The hours of operation are 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday. You will not be able to attend an Admissions briefing and tour without these credentials. Please allow yourself an extra hour to complete this process. For a prospective candidate guided visit, please make an appointment by calling the Admissions office at 845-938-5760/5759.