Whether you choose to apply as a regional commander, join the Military Academy Liaison Officer program or become a field force volunteer, Admissions is a challenging and rewarding developmental experience. If you are someone who is dedicated to sharing the academy's values of Honor, Duty, and Country, continue reading to explore the different ways you can become a part of the West Point Admissions Team.
As regional commanders, our officers recruit the highest quality candidates, perform a variety of professional services, and provide outreach for the Army. Only branch-qualified officers will be considered.
If selected, you will attend a one- or two-year master's program in business or a related field at a school of your choosing, followed by a three-year assignment to the Directorate of Admissions at West Point.
Selection for admissions officers is highly competitive, and generally, only two to three Key Developed (KD) captains are selected. Admissions is committed to ensuring that officers depart USMA with adequate time for an O-4 KD assignment before consideration for promotion to lieutenant colonel in the primary zone.
Admissions has a unique program that permits officers assigned to the Army Reserve IRR program to have, as their dedicated reserve assignment, supporting the Directorate of Admissions. Duties include representing Admissions at events and activities within their local congressional district throughout each admissions cycle including at college fairs, congressional service academy days, meeting with school officials (teachers, guidance counselors, and various school district leadership), mentoring candidates and parents through the admission and nomination processes, assisting congressional district offices during nomination interview meetings, and assisting Admissions at USMA on an “as needed” basis.
Officers in other reserve capacities can perform these same duties without being assigned to a MALO position and enjoy many of the same benefits as MALOs, including accruing additional reserve duty points when representing Admissions at events or performing Admissions-related duties and assignments as described.
Application Packets Due by Nov. 1
Start your TEACH application (CAC-enabled)
Rotating military faculty consists of of active-duty captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels. An assignment to West Point as a rotating faculty member requires officers to submit an application through the CAC-enabled TEACH system.
Directorate of Admissions
ATTN: Personnel Officer
United States Military Academy
606 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996
The Directorate of Admissions fax number is (845) 938-8121.
If you have any further questions, please email MAJ Jordan Haas.
Thank you for your interest in the United States Military Academy at West Point. USMA is focused on inspiring and admitting high-caliber young men and women, ensuring that each graduate is a commissioned leader of character who is committed to the Army values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and nation.
It takes a team to ensure West Point fulfills its mission to educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets. There are roles for military and civilian faculty to teach cadets and for those in and out of uniform to ensure the systems and processes required to operate a military installation and college campus are in place and running efficiently.