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Welcome to Summer Seminar 2026 at the

United States Naval Academy!

We are thrilled to host you this June on the Yard! Here you can find information about payment, transportation, attendance requirements, family programs, and a packing list. If you need to reach us, please email: summerseminar@usna.edu.

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PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS

PAYMENT

Please ensure the program fee is paid within 3 calendar days of your original selection email. You may email summerseminar@usna.edu if you have questions or concerns about your payment. Please note the program fee is fully refundable within 7 calendar days before the start of the session. If we do not receive your payment within the allotted time frame, your spot will be forfeited.

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REQUIRED FORMS

After payment is received and within 3 calendar days, forms will be sent via email from SummerSeminarOutreach@usna.edu to the email address that was entered on the Summer Seminar application.

Both forms must be submitted at the same time and are due within 3 calendar days of the date of the email from SummerSeminarOutreach@usna.edu. Forms must be signed by a parent/legal guardian if the attendee applicant is under the age of 18.

PHYSICAL TRAINING

You should be in good physical condition and prepared to participate in daily rigorous physical training. This will involve stretching, push-ups, sit-ups, group runs of at least 1 mile, and other conditioning exercises. It is important to have properly fitted running shoes and we suggest packing two pairs. You should acclimate your body by increasing your daily intake of water prior to arriving. If you have questions or concerns regarding your physical aptitude for the Summer Seminar activities, please consult your family physician. All participants will take the Naval Academy's Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA) that will be used in the admissions process. For more information on the CFA, visit the USNA Admissions website. You should practice these exercises prior to your arrival at USNA.

MEDICAL INFORMATION

Students who require emergency care or hospitalization will be taken to Anne Arundel Medical Center. Non-emergency patients will be taken to the MedStar Health Urgent Care. Both facilities are located just a few miles from USNA.

USNA will immediately contact an attendee's parent/ guardian in the event of a medical emergency at Summer Seminar.

Medical care cannot be provided for chronic or recurring illnesses such as diabetes, asthma, allergies, etc., nor can routine dental care be provided. If a Summer Seminar attendee arrives with an undisclosed medical condition or injury they will be sent home. The camp is physical in nature and there is a great deal of walking, so students who are unable to participate physically will not be allowed to attend.

If injury occurs or your medical condition changes between the time you applied and your session start, you must notify Summer Seminar and disclose this information PRIOR to your session start at summerseminar@usna.edu.

TRANSPORTATION

Participants in Summer Seminar are responsible for arranging and financing their own transportation to and from the Naval Academy. Maps/directions to the Naval Academy are available here.

ARRIVAL

FOR CHECK-IN DAY:

All students will be required to be dropped off at the former Naval Academy Exchange (former NEX on Naval Support Activity Annapolis - 38 Kincaid Rd, Annapolis 21402) if they are arriving by car. The Check-in is from 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Day 1.

After check-in, students will immediately depart to begin Summer Seminar. The first scheduled event will be Formation at 5:00 p.m. on Day 1. In the event that you must arrive after 4:30 p.m., please call the Admissions Duty Officer at 443-336-5359 as soon as possible. Late arrivals will report to the Main Office in Bancroft Hall.

Students are encouraged to call parents/guardians upon arrival. Parents and guardians, please do not use the phone number above to verify that your child has arrived, as we need to keep that line clear for emergencies. At the Welcome event, students will be reminded to call/text a parent or guardian.

AIR Travel: USNA will provide transportation to the Academy on a regular basis from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) on the first day of the program for students ONLY. Transportation will only be provided from BWI. All student arrival times should be on check-in day between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Once their flight lands, students will report to baggage claim, collect their bags, and look for midshipmen in Summer Whites in that area. The midshipmen will then escort students to the buses for transportation to USNA. If you do not immediately see a midshipman in baggage claim, head to the Hudson News stand near Baggage Claim 4 to wait until one arrives.

Summer Whites

Do not schedule airline arrivals after 3:00 p.m. If a problem arises on your travel day and you must arrive after 3:00 p.m., please call the Summer Programs Duty Officer at 443-336-5359 and provide your name and your flight itinerary. Students arriving outside of our pickup times should coordinate their own transportation (Uber, Lyft, etc.) to Gate 1 at USNA. Students who fly into other airports must arrange their own transportation to USNA.

For students traveling locally by train, there is an Amtrak station in the vicinity of BWI airport which offers a free shuttle to the airport. From there, you may board our Naval Academy bus to campus. You will still need to meet the bus prior to 4:00pm in order to secure a ride.

If you are unable to arrive within our prescribed window, you must fill out the 2026 Summer Seminar Early/ Late Arrival/ Departure Travel Information form. Filling out the form is not necessary if you are able to arrive within the required timeframe mentioned above. We use this form to track your arrival and ensure that you have transportation to the Academy should you arrive outside of our prescribed times.

AUTOMOBILES:

Please reference prohibited items listed below.

If you, the student, are going to drive yourself to USNA and plan to park your car here for the duration of the week, please complete the 2026 Summer Seminar Parking Permit Request Form. This option is highly discouraged as parking is very limited on Academy grounds.

If you arrive in Annapolis before your check-in day, you must make other lodging arrangements. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE EARLY ARRIVALS FOR SUMMER SEMINAR.

DEPARTURE

The Naval Academy will provide transportation for students to BWI Airport ONLY. Buses will not be provided for any other airports. Students who are flying out of other airports must arrange their own transportation. Do not schedule flights earlier than 12:30 p.m.

Individuals waiting to be picked up by car will be bused to Navy Marine-Corp. Stadium and can be picked up through Gate 5 of the stadium at 10:30 a.m. Students are not authorized to stay in our dormitory after 10:00 a.m. on check-out day. If you are unable to make travel arrangements for check-out day, you will need to find lodging elsewhere. WE CANNOT ACCOMMODATE DAY-AFTER DEPARTURES.

WHILE YOU’RE HERE

WHAT TO BRING

Upon arrival, you will receive 6 t-shirts, 3 pairs of shorts, 1 baseball cap, 1 sweatshirt, and 1 pair of sweatpants to wear for the duration of Summer Seminar as a uniform.

The only clothing items that you need to bring are listed below. Remember to leave room in your luggage for the gear you will be receiving. Clothing worn for arrival and departure day must be tasteful. Do not wear clothing that is tattered, torn, or has holes. Closed-toed shoes are required for daily events. NOTE: There are no laundry facilities available.

Packing List:

▢ Spandex or compression shorts to wear under your issued shorts

▢ Socks (6-10 pairs)

▢ Undergarments (6-10 pairs)

▢ Twin (long) size bed linens (sheets and a light blanket or a sleeping bag) - we do not provide bedding, so it is important that you bring your own.

▢ Pillow and pillowcase

▢ Toiletries, shower towel, shower shoes, and clothes to sleep in

▢ 2 pairs of running shoes (NOTE: many physical events happen outside, in any weather, so bring shoes that can get wet and dirty)

▢ Appropriate swimsuit and goggles. Male: Swim Trunks/ Female: One-piece bathing suit

▢ Combination or key lock for clothing lockers*

▢ Sunscreen

▢ Bug spray

▢ A charge card for shopping at the Midshipmen Store (cash-free facility)

*Do not bring excessive amounts of money or other valuables as safekeeping facilities cannot be provided and the Naval Academy will not be held responsible for lost or stolen articles.

The following items are prohibited from being brought through the USNA gates:

Prohibited Items:

ANY TYPE of Weapons, Knives, explosives (including fireworks), any type of firearm or air gun to include blank guns or toys regardless of carrying permit and ammunition.
Mace / pepper spray (OC) or any other kind of propelled chemical agent for self defense
Any type of alcohol for consumption (beer, liquor etc)
Illegal / illicit Drugs of any kind to include marijuana. (Prescription meds from a medical doctor are authorized, being they are in a prescription bottle with the patient's name on the bottle)
Vehicles not vetted by the visitor control center
Anything else considered a plausible threat by a screener (police officer / MA).

ROOM AND MEALS

You will be housed in Bancroft Hall, the largest single dormitory complex in the United States. All rooms are designed for 2 or more people and include desks, a shower and sink area. Please note that we cannot accept roommate requests. Your meals will be served in USNA's dining facility, King Hall, throughout your stay at USNA. The first meal served will be dinner on arrival day, and the last meal served will be breakfast on departure day. Please note that we CANNOT accommodate food allergies or special diets due to the family style service.

RULES AND REGULATIONS WHILE RESIDING IN BANCROFT HALL

Compliance with these rules is mandatory for all students attending Summer Seminar. Non-compliance and disregard for these rules may result in immediate dismissal from the program. These rules are in addition to the Behavioral Contract that was included in your application.

THE USE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
Do not leave Bancroft Hall nor the Naval Academy grounds unescorted.
Smoking and/or use of smokeless tobacco/ nicotine is NOT permitted under any circumstances.
Shirt and shoes will be worn at all times.
ROOMS:
- No food or beverages other than water are allowed in dorm rooms.
- Do not hang objects out of windows.
- Rooms that are not your own are off limits.
- Rooms are expected to be kept neat and orderly.
- Valuables should be locked away before you leave your room.
- You must be in your own room and quiet by approximately 10:00 pm.

Cell phone use is allowed at our program, but not during scheduled activities. Please be aware that cellular reception is poor in many areas of the Naval Academy, especially the dormitories. Personal cell phones are the responsibility of the student and the Naval Academy will not be held responsible for lost or stolen articles.

PARENT/GUARDIAN PROGRAMS

For Check-in Day:

There will be no Parent/Guardian Programs on Check-in day. For General Public Visitation information. please visit the Naval Academy Tourism website. Naval Academy Tourism.

For Departure Day:

Due to the updated security measures for the Naval Academy, we are not able to offer Special Event access or parking to Parents/Guardians. The Closing Ceremony is intended for students to celebrate the end of their session. However, if you would like to attend the Closing Ceremony you are welcome to do so. We will be offering an Admissions Presentation along with a Question&Answer Panel beforehand.

In order to attend either/both events, you will need to do so by General Pedestrian Access through the Visitor Center at USNA Gate 1. Please visit the website for more details regarding Access (General Public,CAC/DOD holder) here: Base Access: Leaders to Serve the Nation: USNA. Parents/Guardians will need to enter through Gate 1 and go through the normal Visitor Control Center security/screening process. You will then be able to visit the Yard or attend the Summer Seminar programming.

Departure Day Programming:

The Admissions Presentation/Question&Answer Panel, along with the Closing Ceremony, is optional for families. At 8:15 a.m. in Mahan Hall Auditorium, there will be a Parent/Guardian Admissions Presentation followed by a Question and Answer Panel. From there, you are welcome to join the Closing Ceremony which will be held in Alumni Hall and begin at 9:45 a.m. You will be escorted by staff from Mahan Hall to the main doors of Alumni Hall.

Please reference the campus map below and note acceptable photo IDs for entrance.

COMMUNICATIONS

REQUEST A SESSION SWITCH

You have been invited to the session noted in your selection email. If you are unable to attend your assigned session, but still wish to attend the program, please complete the Session Switch Request Form. We will do our best to accommodate your request, but we cannot guarantee a change in session. If you have not yet paid the fee do so anyway - do not wait for this request to go through. If you have already paid, your payment will transfer over to your new session. Program payment is fully refundable up to 7 calendar days prior to your session start date.

DECLINE YOUR SPOT

If you would like to decline your invitation to Summer Seminar entirely, please complete the Decline Offer to Attend Form (do not use this form to request a change to your session assignment). Once we have received your decline, we will remove your name from the roster and process a refund if necessary. You will not be able to be re-added to the roster.

CONTACT US

In case of a family emergency, travel issues, or any other urgent matter, parents/guardians may contact our staff by calling the Admissions Duty Officer at 443-336-5359. Please be sure to specify that the student you are calling about is participating in Summer Seminar. Only use this number in the event of an actual emergency. DO NOT use this number to confirm your child has arrived to the program.

This phone number will only be active May 30 - June 1, 2026. Outside of those days, or for any other reasons, contact the USNA Admissions front desk at 410-293-1858.