Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do we get to the yard on I-Day?
For families and Midshipmen Candidates, the Yard is accessible as a Pedestrian to walk on via Gate 1, Gate 3, and Gate 8, along with using the shuttle service from Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (NMCMS).
2. Am I able to park on the yard and walk my plebe up?
Families and guests will not be permitted to park on the Yard. All family members and friends should plan to park off the Yard. Parking is available at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, where shuttle bus service to the Naval Academy will be provided.
Family members and friends may accompany their plebe on foot onto the Yard.
Please note, this does not apply to CAC or DoD ID card holders.
3. What time should family members show up for the Oath of Office ceremony?
It is recommended that family and friends show up no later then 5:45 p.m. Midshipmen candidates will begin seating earlier and the official program will start promptly at 6 p.m. Family/friends will be able to visit with plebes for approximately thirty minutes immediately following the Oath of Office Ceremony
4. Is there a live stream for the Oath of Office Ceremony?
Yes, the live stream can be found here: https://youtube.com/live/Bdl40GDFD4w?feature=share
5. When are the phone calls home this year?
Plebes will only be permitted phone calls, not video calls. Arrangements will be made for international calls.
The phone calls this year are currently scheduled for the following times:
12 July 2026, 1300-1330
02 August 2026, 1630-1700
6. I submitted a DBIDS Pre-Enrollment. What happens next?
Now that General Public Visitation (GPV) has resumed, DBIDS cards or temporary passes, as outlined in the PTR, are no longer required for entry to the Yard.
DBIDS temporoary passes will be available for pickup for those who completed the pre-enrollment process. This pass will allow for swift access/re-entry during your visit for Induction Day.
Pick up location: USNA Gate 1
24 June 2026, 1200-1600
25 June 2026, 0700-1400
Parents and guardians who were not previously enrolled or were unable to complete the pre-enrollment process in time are encouraged to complete the pre-enrollment process as soon as possible so DBIDS applications can be reviewed in time for Plebe Parents' Weekend.
Physical DBIDS cards will be availabe for collection during Plebe Parents' Weekend.
7. Who is eligible to conduct a personal swearing-in ceremony?
The personal swearing-in may be conducted by a relative or close family friend that is an active duty, reserve or retired military member. Some civilian government offices are authorized to conduct swearing-ins. Normal protocol for Oath of Office ceremonies should be followed.
8. Is this personal swearing-in the midshipmen candidate’s official Oath of Office?
No, the personal swearing-in is ceremonial only. The personal swearing-in is a favorite custom that the Naval Academy utilizes in order to allow midshipmen candidates to share the experience with their family and friends. The midshipmen candidates will sign their official Oath of Office with a commissioned officer earlier in the day and they will take their Oath of Office with the Commandant of Midshipmen during the Oath of Office ceremony T-Court at 6 p.m.
9. Where is the personal swearing-in ceremony conducted?
This ceremony is strictly ceremonial and can be conducted at any location on the Yard. The prescribed uniform is Navy Summer White or service equivalent; if a uniform is unavailable, appropriate civilian business attire is requested.
I-Day Transportation Directions
WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) TO NAVY-MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL STADIUM (SHUTTLE BUS LOCATION)
1. Keep Right on Dulles Access Rd
2. Keep Left on Dulles Access Rd toward Washington, Tysons Corner
3. Keep Right on SR-267 East towards I-495 South, SR-123
4. Keep Right on US-50 East
5. Continue onto Constitution Ave Northwest
6. Turn Right onto 17th St Northwest
7. Make a U-turn
8. Keep Right onto Maine Ave Southwest
9. Keep Left onto Maine Ave Southwest toward I-395
10. Keep Left to merge onto I-395 North
11. Take exit 5 to merge onto I-695 East toward DC-295, I-295
12. Take exit 2B on the right to merge onto I-695 East toward US-50, DC-295 North
13. Take exit to merge onto US-50 East toward Annapolis
14. Take exit 24 toward Annapolis
15. Keep Right onto MD-70 South toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Meml, Navy Stadium
16. Turn Right onto Farragut Rd
17. Turn Left into the parking lot
RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON AIRPORT (DCA) TO NAVY-MARINE CORPS MEMORIAL STADIUM
(SHUTTLE BUS LOCATION)
1. Keep Left toward Washington, Airport Exit
2. Take exit to merge onto I-395 North toward Washington
3. Keep Right on I-395 North toward Capitol Hill, Nationals Park
4. Take exit 5 to merge onto I-695 East toward DC-295, I-295
5. Take exit 2B on the Right to merge onto I-695 East toward US-50, DC-295 North
6. Take the exit to merge onto US-50 East toward Annapolis
7. Keep Right onto MD-70 South toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Meml, Navy Stadium
8. Turn Right onto Farragut Rd
9. Turn Left into parking lot
BALTIMORE/ WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI) TO NAVY-MARINE CORPS
MEMORIAL STADIUM (SHUTTLE BUS LOCATION)
1. Turn Right onto Elm Rd toward MD-170, I-195
2. Turn Right onto Aviation Blvd
3. Turn Left onto Cromwell Park Dr
4. Keep Right to merge onto I-97 South toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
5. Keep Left on I-97 South toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
6. Keep Left on US-50 East toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
7. Take exit 24 toward Annapolis
8. Keep Right onto MD-70 South toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Meml, Navy Stadium
9. Turn Right onto Farragut Rd
10. Turn Left into Parking lot
WASHINGTON DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (IAD) TO GATE 6 (NAVAL ACADEMY)
1. Keep Right on Dulles Access Rd
2. Keep Left on Dulles Access Rd toward Washington, Tysons Corner
3. Keep Right on SR-267 East towards I-495 South, SR-123
4. Keep Right on US-50 East
5. Continue onto Constitution Ave Northwest
6. Turn Right onto 17th St Northwest
7. Make a U-turn
8. Keep Right onto Maine Ave Southwest
9. Keep Left onto Maine Ave Southwest toward I-395
10. Keep Left to merge onto I-395 North
11. Take exit 5 to merge onto I-695 East toward DC-295, I-295
12. Take exit 2B on the right to merge onto I-695 East toward US-50, DC-295 North
13. Take exit to merge onto US-50 East toward Annapolis
14. Take exit 24 toward Annapolis
15. Keep Right onto MD-70 South toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Meml, Navy Stadium
16. Turn Left onto Taylor Ave
17. Turn Right onto MD-435
18. Turn Right onto King George Dr
19. Turn Left onto Vandergrift Rd before the bridge.
RONALD REAGAN WASHINGTON AIRPORT (DCA) TO GATE 6 (NAVAL ACADEMY)
1. Keep Left toward Washington, Airport Exit
2. Take exit to merge onto I-395 North toward Washington
3. Keep Right on I-395 North toward Capitol Hill, Nationals Park
4. Take exit 5 to merge onto I-695 East toward DC-295, I-295
5. Take exit 2B on the Right to merge onto I-695 East toward US-50, DC-295 North
6. Take the exit to merge onto US-50 East toward Annapolis
7. Take Exit 27 on MD-450 South toward Naval Academy
8. Keep Right onto Governor Ritchie Hwy toward Naval Academy
9. Turn Left onto King George Dr
10. Turn Left onto Vandergrift Rd before the bridge.
BALTIMORE/ WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (BWI) TO GATE 6 (NAVAL ACADEMY
1. Turn Right onto Elm Rd toward MD-170, I-195
2. Turn Right onto Aviation Blvd
3. Turn Left onto Cromwell Park Dr
4. Keep Right to merge onto I-97 South toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
5. Keep Left on I-97 South toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
6. Keep Left on US-50 East toward Annapolis, Bay Bridge
7. Take exit 24 toward Annapolis
8. Keep Right onto MD-70 South toward Maryland Fire-Rescue Meml, Navy Stadium
9. Turn Left onto Taylor Ave
10. Keep Right onto MD-435
11. Turn Right onto King George Dr
12. Turn Left onto Vandergrift Rd before the bridge.
GATE 6 (NAVAL ACADEMY) TO TRIANGLE LOT FOR PLEBE DROP OFF
1. From King George Dr turn Left onto Vandergrift Rd
2. Continue onto Wainright Dr until vehicle is inspected
3. Turn Right back onto Bowyer Rd
4. Continue straight
5. Turn Left onto McNair Dr
6. Turn Left into parking lot
7. Exit Out of parking lot back Right onto Bowyer Rd