About West Point As the nation’s first military academy, West Point prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Army. Cadets attend the academy for four years, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant. About West Point As the nation’s first military academy, West Point prepares young men and women to become officers in the U.S. Army. Cadets attend the academy for four years, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree and a commission as a second lieutenant. im Developing Leaders of CharacterThe United States Military Academy (USMA), founded on March 16, 1802, is a four-year college that builds, educates, trains, and inspires the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and nation. West Point graduates earn Bachelor of Science degrees and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army. Learn how West Point develops leaders of character "To build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland 61st Superintendent U.S. Military Academy at West Point Welcome to the United States Military Academy at West Point!Our mission is to “build, educate, train, and inspire” leaders of character. Through this mission, we are charged with forging and developing the next generation of officers to lead the United States Army’s greatest strength and most important weapon system - its soldiers - to fight and win on the 21st-century battlefield.We are not a college, a university, or a campus… we’re so much more than that. We are THE United States Military Academy - a living, breathing leadership laboratory that prepares young men and women to become leaders of character for the Army and our nation. Read the full message Learn more about academy leadership History of West Point West Point is an integral part of American history and is steeped in tradition. Every college has its own culture and traditions, but with more than 200 years of American and military history and West Point's time-honored traditions, the U.S. Military Academy is unlike any other college. Explore the history of West Point Explore notable graduates Take the virtual history tour Learn about West Point traditions Academy News & Events Class of 2026 graduates reflect on 47-month West Point journey, road ahead as Army officers West Point Cemetery app helps visitors find gravesites and discover life stories Black, Gold USMA squad leaders led flourishing teams to top spots at 2026 Sandhurst Military Skills Competition SCPME hosts Inspiration to Serve as Yearlings reflect on their upcoming affirmation Jun 08 Summer Term Academic Program 2 Monday, June 8, 2026 Jun 29 R-Day 2026 Monday, June 29, 2026 Jul 07 Summer Term Academic Program 3 Tuesday, July 7, 2026 Jul 13 USMAPS R-Day Monday, July 13, 2026 Visit West Point From prospective cadet candidates visiting the United States Military Academy to guided tours of historic West Point to top-notch shows and sporting events, there are numerous reasons to visit West Point. Plan your visit Schedule a tour Explore events at West Point Modernization Program The United States Military Academy is undergoing a holistic 15-20 year modernization effort, known as “USMA 2035”, to renovate, retrofit, and modernize its academic, military, and physical development facilities, capabilities, and infrastructure. Learn more about USMA 2035 Learn more about academic upgrades Learn more about military upgrades Learn more about athletic upgrades Accreditation & Assessment The United States Military Academy at West Point is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Several USMA programs are also ABET accredited. Learn more about accreditation & assessment Follow Us on Social Media Keep up with what's happening at the academy.