Saturday, April 26

Senator Mark R. Warner invites high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors to Academy Day 2025

Date and time:

Saturday, April 26 · 9:30am – 1:30pm EDT

Location:

University of Mary Washington

1301 College Avenue Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Register here: Academy Day 2025

For more information about the academy nomination process, please visit our website

Academy Day 2025 will include a seated program that will provide a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. Information will also be shared regarding application procedures for congressional nominations, medical requirements for the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DoDMERB), and other military-related options that exist at higher education institutions in Virginia.

Following the program, attendees will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from DoDMERB, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University, and the University of Mary Washington at their resource tables. Staff from Virginia congressional offices will also be available to answer questions.

As the event concludes, the University of Mary Washington will be offering campus tours. To participate, please meet at their resource table at 1:30pm.

Agenda

9AM: Doors Open

9:30AM: Program in George Washington Hall’s Dodd Auditorium, including a keynote address by Congressman Eugene Vindman

11:30AM: Resource Fair in the University Center’s Chandler Ballroom

1:30PM: University of Mary Washington Tours