Thursday, June 29thDoes anyone have a confirmed date for I-Day? I have seen both Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday June 29, dealing in the thread/forum. Just starting to make plans.
While you’re at it, block your calendar for commissioning week. True, it’s 47 months after I-Day. But in reality, it’s the day after tomorrow. Yes, it goes by that quickly!You’ll want to bookmark this site, especially the academic calendars.
Just did this yesterday, and soon, the next one will be tomorrow! Unbelievable how fast it happens.While you’re at it, block your calendar for commissioning week. True, it’s 47 months after I-Day. But in reality, it’s the day after tomorrow. Yes, it goes by that quickly!
I-Day is June 29. Reporting day for most is also June 29 (direct) but some may need to report on June 28 (prior enlisted).Does anyone have a confirmed date for I-Day? I have seen both Wednesday, June 28, and Thursday June 29, dealing in the thread/forum. Just starting to make plans.
No, anyone can attend. HOWEVER, you want to read older threads on this topic to see if you want to bring lots of other friends/relatives when the reality is there isn't that much to see and seems most appropriate for your immediate family.
Thank you. Was really asking toNo, anyone can attend. HOWEVER, you want to read older threads on this topic to see if you want to bring lots of other friends/relatives when the reality is there isn't that much to see and seems most appropriate for your immediate family.
very much this!WRT Grandparents, consider their health and mobility. The morning drop-off is typically very, very early and is only a few minutes long. Then there is all day (as in about 10 hours) of "hanging out" (not seeing your mid). USNA has some activities for parents during the day but most, if not all are outdoors. Late June is typically very hot and humid. There aren't a lot of places to sit down. There aren't many places to which parents have access that have A/C. You can't park on the Yard (with some exceptions, generally including a HC permit). Even if you can park, the parking is on the "exterior" of the Yard, meaning there's lots and lots of walking from your parking place to do or see anything. I can't stress this enough. The last thing you want is the GPs passing out.
The swearing in event takes about 30 minutes . You have to get there early to be able to see anything. It's mostly SRO. While cooler b/c it's in the early evening, it's tough to stand out there after a really long day. Then you have about 30 minutes (again, no place other than the ground or chairs you bring on which to sit) with your mid before s/he goes back into Bancroft Hall.
PPW offers so much more. There are parades, static displays, church services, band concerts, tours of your mid's room, meeting with mid's company officer and detailers, etc. And you get to see your mid for the better part of 3 days at your hotel or rented home. You can eat with them, walk around town with them, go to a movie with them, etc.
If GPs are in great shape, then it may be worth it to bring them to I-Day. If they're at all "frail," let them FaceTime (or whatever) for I-Day and let them come to PPW or some of the many other activities that will occur over 4 years that will be easier on them.
It can be an intensely emotional time. Your normally sunny and even-keeled DS/DD can be on the verge of stress-driven tears, both for the reality that has just hit them and the unknown looming over them after the big bronze doors bang shut. It is designed to be a shockingly quick change. An extended family group may not be what the plebe needs or wants.
As noted in other posts, it’s not the same as reporting to a civilian school. They won’t be texting or calling the next day - or for many days - bubbling over with news about cool college things. It’s N*ot College. You could need some emotional support yourself!