Commissioning Week
May 16th - 22nd
Graduation Ceremony: Friday, May 22
Supe's Letter to Parents of the class of 2026
NEW ACCESS REQUIREMENTS FOR VISITORS OF NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY ANNAPOLIS & THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY
In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, enforcement of REAL ID to access USNA and NSA Annapolis will go into effect on 07 May 2025.
In accordance with the REAL ID Act of 2005, enforcement of REAL ID to access USNA and NSA Annapolis will go into effect on 07 May 2025.
For Commissioning Week 2026
Some amplifying information is below:- Starting May 7, 2025, NSA Annapolis and USNA will require REAL ID-compliant credentials for visitors entering through Pedestrian Gate 1 Visitor Control Center, per the REAL ID Act.
- Accepted IDs at Gate 1: REAL ID driver’s license/state ID, U.S. Passport, or Enhanced Driver’s License (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA).
- Note: This does NOT affect credentialed personnel with accepted DoD Identifications (CAC, DBIDS, dependents, retirees, retiree dependents, etc.…).
- Visitors accessing the installation who have been vetted through the Special Event Visitor Access Request, Direct Access or other official means (with timely notification) will be allowed access.
- Non-US citizens may only visit the U.S. Naval Academy and Naval Support Activity Annapolis when in the escort of a U.S. Citizen who has Department of Defense Credentials and escort privileges and only for official U.S. Naval Academy or Naval Support Activity Annapolis sponsored events. Even when properly escorted or sponsored, non-US citizens must still present an official passport upon request.
- For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit the NSA-Annapolis Security Access - Frequently Asked Questions page.