Greetings!

Happy New Year!  At the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, cadets will be making their way back for the start of the spring semester this Sunday, January 6th. The cadets will be greeted by frosty temperatures and snow on the ground.  

Admissions has completed reviewing Early Action I applications. The results are now available on the Partner portal and list statuses of all those who submitted a completed application by 15 October. As was the case last year, those students not selected during Early Action, received a letter of non-acceptance. A select few students were placed on a wait list or are under further consideration for CGA Scholars.   

Those students who have received an appointment should be congratulated and asked if they have any follow-up questions. Admissions will be reaching out to appointees and inviting them to attend the Academy Experience Program (AEP), designed specifically for students who have received an appointment to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The AEP allows for students to stay overnight in Chase Hall, attend classes and sports practices. This program is a must for appointees who may not have had any extended/overnight experience at USCGA.

Cadet Candidate Evaluation Board (CCEB) members are currently reviewing all applications received for the Early Action II deadline of 15 November.

The Regular Admission deadline is 1 February 2013. There is still time for students to complete their application. Please encourage students to diligently work to submit their online application and ensure all recommendations and PFE scores are also submitted by 1 February 2013.

The Class of 2017 is on track to consist of 235 U.S. cadets and up to eight international cadets. The CGA Scholars program shall consist of 40 cadet candidates (summer of 2013).

What's New on the Partner Portal

• The Class of 2017 Early Action I results have been posted to the Partner portal under the Resources tab. You must login to the Partner Portal to see these results.
• Barque Eagle Summer 2013 schedule
• Academy Admissions Partner Management and Advisory Board information.
• Campus Visitation Program dates for students for Spring 2013, incuding dates for Academy Experience Program for appointees to the Class of 2017.
• Northern CA Academy Admissions Partners Host Student Event at CG Island, Alameda, CA

• OnSite Partner Training: Admissions has one Spring 2013 onsite Partner training session in New London CT scheduled for 8-11 April 2013.  Please email Admissions if you are interested in participating.

• Updated Admissions Technology: Admissions continues phasing in a new technology suite.  The Class of 2017 application, including processing, reviewing and decision notifications are fully online. Students access information about their application completion as well as content targeted to their interests through personalized pages called the Bear's Den. The last two phases of the project are posting Admissions Events as well as an updated Partner portal.

• Admissions Supplies: Please keep in mind that materials for all Admissions events are available by completing the mailhouse order form. 

• Did You Know? The USCGA web site has Spanish language pages
• Did You Know? USCGA has a Flickr Photostream
• Have you moved? Please let us know if you've moved or have changed your email address.
• Have you visited the updated Athletics web site?

Eternal Father, Lord of Hosts,
Watch o'er all those who guard our coasts. 

Protect them from the raging seas,

And give them light and life and peace.

Grant them from thy great throne above,

The shield and shelter of thy love.

The Coast Guard Hymn by John Dykes and George Jenks