If you are a high school junior or senior who is considering the Coast Guard Academy, make sure you check your Bears Den account for opportunities to visit the campus and to shadow current cadets. CGA is currently accepting registration for the programs listed below. If none of the dates listed work for you, it may still be possible to arrange a separate shadow visit by working directly with your AO or with the coach for your sport. If you have the time and the means to visit New London, Connecticut, then I encourage you to take advantage of one of these programs so you can get a taste of what cadet life is like at CGA. There are also many opportunities for a simple campus visit and tour, but you will get a much better perspective if you are able to devote a bit more time for one of these programs.
Bears Day: Bears Day is a program for high school Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about the Academy experience, specifically academics, military instruction, and cadet life through an admissions brief, campus tour, lunch in the cadet wardroom, and a class audit. This is an opportunity to shadow a cadet and join other high school students to see first-hand what a typical day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is like. By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, lunch with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests.
Cadet for a Day (overnight): ** HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY ** Cadet for a Day is a two-day/overnight program that provides you the opportunity to join other HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS as you shadow a cadet and explore the many opportunities available at the Academy and within the Coast Guard. Attend classes and a team practice, eat in the cadet wardroom, and learn what cadet life is like first-hand. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an optional Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. At this time, students attending the program will be housed overnight on campus in Chase Hall. H Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, meal(s) with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Parent participation is optional, and any attending parents/guests will need to make their own overnight arrangements if attending both days of the program. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests.
Genesis Invitational (overnight): ** HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY ** **Specifically for students of color, women, and first generation college students** The Genesis Invitational is a two-day/overnight program for HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS and their parents or guardians. Our focus during Genesis is on the needs and interests of students of color, women, and first generation college students. Because space in this program is limited, you are guaranteed direct interaction with cadets, faculty, coaches, staff, and graduates. Students will be able to shadow a cadet, attend classes and a team practice, meet with cadet and officer panelists, eat in the cadet wardroom, and experience first-hand what it's like to be a cadet - all while learning how to make a seamless transition to college life and exploring the many opportunities available at the Academy and within the Coast Guard. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an optional Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. At this time, students attending the program will be housed overnight on campus in Chase Hall. Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, meal(s) with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Parent participation is optional, and any attending parents/guests will need to make their own overnight arrangements if attending both days of the program. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests
Bears Day: Bears Day is a program for high school Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about the Academy experience, specifically academics, military instruction, and cadet life through an admissions brief, campus tour, lunch in the cadet wardroom, and a class audit. This is an opportunity to shadow a cadet and join other high school students to see first-hand what a typical day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is like. By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, lunch with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests.
Cadet for a Day (overnight): ** HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY ** Cadet for a Day is a two-day/overnight program that provides you the opportunity to join other HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS as you shadow a cadet and explore the many opportunities available at the Academy and within the Coast Guard. Attend classes and a team practice, eat in the cadet wardroom, and learn what cadet life is like first-hand. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an optional Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. At this time, students attending the program will be housed overnight on campus in Chase Hall. H Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, meal(s) with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Parent participation is optional, and any attending parents/guests will need to make their own overnight arrangements if attending both days of the program. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests.
Genesis Invitational (overnight): ** HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY ** **Specifically for students of color, women, and first generation college students** The Genesis Invitational is a two-day/overnight program for HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS and their parents or guardians. Our focus during Genesis is on the needs and interests of students of color, women, and first generation college students. Because space in this program is limited, you are guaranteed direct interaction with cadets, faculty, coaches, staff, and graduates. Students will be able to shadow a cadet, attend classes and a team practice, meet with cadet and officer panelists, eat in the cadet wardroom, and experience first-hand what it's like to be a cadet - all while learning how to make a seamless transition to college life and exploring the many opportunities available at the Academy and within the Coast Guard. Students will also have the opportunity to complete an optional Physical Fitness Exam (PFE). By the end of this experience, students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply and potentially attend the Academy if offered an appointment. At this time, students attending the program will be housed overnight on campus in Chase Hall. Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, informational presentations, meal(s) with Admissions Staff, and a Cadet-led campus tour. Parent participation is optional, and any attending parents/guests will need to make their own overnight arrangements if attending both days of the program. Please note that each student is only authorized to bring a maximum of TWO guests