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Looking at the calendar for the academic year and it says that christmas break ends on 1/6/11 and then intersession is from 1/7/11 - 1/10/11.... what is intersession and do the mids have to be back on 1/6/11?

Does anyone know what time the plebes are at the chapel on Sundays - I think they get a couple of hours with the Chaplain, but I wasn't sure what time they were actually in the chapel.

Does anyone know if the info on the Central Florida site is still correct regarding plebe summer - just wondering if this will be another stressful time for the plebes.... Plebe Summer Detailers (the upperclassmen who are in charge of training the Plebes) work in 3 week blocks (the summer is...

Just re-read the PTR packet - looks like they discourage plebes from bringing a watch - but I thought I read somewhere that they should bring a watch to I-day... any thoughts? one post suggested putting it in a care package?

I know they won't have time to read, but I'll ask the question anyway..... Are they allowed to bring any books with then for Plebe Summer

Hi My mother (DS grandmother) has a hard time walking - do you know if they will let me drive onto the academy ground and drop her off somewhere close to the Swearing In Ceremony? She really wants to come, but I know she will never be able to walk from the hotel.

As a newbie, just wondering how far in advance people book accommodation for commissioning week? We would probably try to rent a house.

Just found this link and thought I'd share it - http://www.usna.edu/PlebeSummer/docs/2010_ParentsInformationBooklet.pdf

First: In the "Permit to Report" packet is a life insurance form (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance). Do most mids opt for this insurance (400,000 at 26.00/month)? Second: The US Naval Academy Alumni Associations - do most mids and Parents join this organization? Thanks

Does anyone know if there is a local outdoor pool (community or academy) that families can use while in town. Thanks

Hi Wondering what the cadets sleep in? Assuming they can't wear sweats or PJ's.

We just received an email titled "USNA Candidate Academic Background System" saying the DS needs to complete a math placement and update his academic records. Just wondering if anyone else receive this - I don't remember seeing anything about this on the forum

What are the advantages to opening a Navy Federal Account. Son currently has an account at our bank (BOFA) and we can easily make transfers - so it's very convenient. I assume he can make ATM withdrawals on the yard - can anyone confirm that? Guessing there will be an ATM usage fee from...

Has anyone heard when PPW for 2010 will be? If not, any ideas when they will let us know. We want to rent a house, and were hoping to get that done asap.

My son and a classmate both received a nomination from our congressman. My son received the principle nominations (he had an LOA) and has since received an appointment to the Naval Academy. My question is, what are the odds that his friend will also get in? It would be wonderful to have...

My son will be attending the Naval Academy starting this summer. I was wondering when they have leave (ie Thanksgiving, Christmas) are they allowed to travel out of the country for vacation. I didn't know if there were any restrictions during leave time. Thanks

We're looking at renting a house/condo for PPW (we have three other children who will be joining us - ages 23, 21, and 17) Wondering if it's better to rent a place in town (within walking distance to the Academy and town) or if it would be better to rent someplace outside of town - maybe on...

Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring outside food into the academy. For example, if we are visit during plebe year, can we bring food in and meet our son at Dry Dock if he has free time?

My son received an LOA over the summer. Our Congressman called my son at school the other day and told him he received the nomination. We then receive two letters from the Congressman - one saying my son was receiving a nomination - one saying that he received an appointment. I thought...

Does anyone know what the dates are for I-Day and PPW for the summer of 2010. My son will be attending and we want to make sure that we can attend. I'm worried about the PPW date, as our good friends son (also a Naval Academy Graduate) is getting married on Aug 7th and we would hate to miss it.