Induction Day Information (June 25, 2026)
I-DAY Schedule of Events |
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| 0530 | First shuttle departs NMCMS for USNA |
| 0615 | Commence processing for the incoming class (Alumni Hall). |
| 0700-1400 | DBIDS Card pickup for parents/guardians (Gate 1) |
| 0700-1730 | USNA (Midshipman) Store open |
| 0730-1100 | Complimentary Yard Tours for Plebe Families (Outside Alumni Hall near the Candidate/Shuttle Drop Off Point) |
| 0730-1700 | Parent Expo (Dahlgren Hall) |
| 0800 | Colors Ceremony (music provided by the Naval Academy Band at Alumni Hall) |
| 0800-0900 | Parent Orientation with Q&A (Mitscher Auditorium) |
| 0800-1700 | Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center Gift Shop open |
| 0915-1015 | Parent Orientation with Q&A (Mitscher Auditorium) |
| 0930-1500 | Naval Academy Tours & Information available (Armel-Leftwich Visitor Center). |
| 1000-1400 | Yard Patrol Craft tours (Dewey Seawall) |
| 1030-1130 | Parent Orientation with Q&A (Mitscher Auditorium) |
| 1200-1330 | Catholic Mass for all those who wish to attend (Brigade Chapel) |
| 1435-1500 | Band Concert (inside Alumni Hall before the Parent’s Briefing) |
| 1430-1600 | Parents' Briefing (in Alumni Hall hosted by USNA Leadership) Doors open no later than 1430, brief begins at 1500 |
| 1725 | Band Concert (T-Court) and procession to seats. |
| 1800 | Oath of Office Ceremony in T-Court (inclement weather, in Alumni Hall). |
| 1830-1900 | Incoming class meet with parents in designated areas along Stribling |
| 1915 | Evening formation (Stribling Walk) with Band support. |
Shuttle Service (I-Day Only)
USNA Gate access for Induction Day
NSA Annapolis and USNA will require REAL ID-compliant credentials for visitors entering through pedestrian gates, per the REAL ID Act. Visitors under the age of 18, who do not have a valid ID must be escorted by an adult with a valid form of identification. Accepted IDs include: REAL ID Driver’s License/state ID (with star), U.S. Passport, or Enhanced Driver’s License (MI, MN, NY, VT, WA).
24 June Gate Access
(I-Day minus one)
Gate 8
(Corner of Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd and Bowyer Rd)
Open 24 hours a day for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Gate 1
(Corner of Randall St & King George St)
Vehicle Traffic : 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Pedestrian Traffic: 5:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Gate 3
(Maryland Ave)
Pedestrian Traffic: CLOSED
Vehicle Traffic: CLOSED
25 June Gate Access
(I-Day)
Gate 8
(Corner of Baltimore & Annapolis Blvd and Bowyer Rd)
Open 24 hours a day for both vehicles and pedestrians.
Gate 1
(Corner of Randall St & King George St)
Vehicle Traffic: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pedestrian Traffic: 5:00 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Gate 3
(Maryland Ave)
Pedestrian Traffic: 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Vehicle Traffic: CLOSED
Useful Information
- The Parent's Briefing is an excellent opportunity to hear from and ask questions of the Superintendent, Commandant, Academic Dean, and Athletic Director. The briefing location and time is Alumni Hall at 1500.