Thank you for your interest in the Service Academy nomination application process. It is my privilege to nominate qualified students to the Air Force, Military, Naval, and Merchant Marine Academies.

If you are interested in applying for a Congressional nomination to a Service Academy in 2014 for the 2015 academic year, please follow these steps:

• Submit your contact information to my office by clicking  the “Start the Application Process” button on the right hand side of the page.
• Download the 2014 application - after you submit your information, you will be given the download link.
• Download, fill out, and print a hard copy of your official Congressional nomination application. 
• Send completed application and all required materials to the Madison office by October 3, 2014.

Mailing Address:
Senator Tammy Baldwin
Attn: Service Academy Coordinator
30 West Mifflin Street, Suite 700
Madison, WI 53703

In order to be considered for a nomination for the 2015 academic year, the completed application, accompanied by ALL the required materials, must be received in my Madison office by 5 p.m. on October 3, 2014. You will find a list of all required materials on the first page of the application packet.

Interviews with my Service Academy Selection Committee will take place shortly after the application deadline.

If have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my Service Academy Coordinator in the Madison office at (608) 264-5338.

Links

Prior to applying for a nomination from Senator Baldwin, please contact your academy or academies of choice to begin that school's application process. Each academy will apprise you of any special physical, medical or academic requirements specific to that school.

United States Air Force Academy »

United States Naval Academy »

United States Military Academy »

United States Merchant Marine Academy »

The United States Coast Guard Academy does not require Congressional nominations. If you are interested in attending the Coast Guard Academy, you should contact the academy directly.
Coast Guard »

FAQS

Am I qualified to be considered for a nomination to a service academy?

To qualify for Senator Baldwin's nomination, you must be a United States citizen and a resident of the State of Wisconsin. In addition, the service academies require the following:

• For West Point, Annapolis and the Air Force Academy, you must be at least 17 years old, but not yet 23 years old on July 1, 2015 (i.e. if you are applying for the Class of 2019, your date-of-birth cannot be after 6/30/1998). The Merchant Marine Academy has the same minimum age requirement but accepts students who are not yet 25 years old.
• You must not be married, pregnant or have any legal obligation to support children or other dependents.

When should I request an application for nomination from Senator Baldwin?

You may request an application through Senator Baldwin's website during the spring of your high school junior year or any time thereafter. If you are a high school freshman, sophomore or junior in your first semester, you may call Senator Baldwin's Academy Coordinator at the Madison office (608-264-5338) to obtain information and ask questions about the application and nominations process.

Can I only be considered for one academy?

You may ask to be considered for any or all of the academies; however, you can only receive a nomination to one academy. The application asks you to rank your academies of choice by order of preference.

When is the application packet due?

The application packet must be delivered to Senator Baldwin's Madison office by October 3, 2014. The packet must include the following:

• The completed five-page application.
• Two 500-word essays.
• Three letters of recommendation from individuals who are not members of your family. These recommendations must be included with your packet. Late letters of recommendation and additional letters of recommendation will not be considered.
• An official or unofficial high school transcript.
• Official or unofficial college board scores.
• A portrait-stye photograph.
• Relevant additional information (as detailed in the application).

Must I meet certain medical requirements to receive a nomination?

A service academy medical examination must be passed before a candidate can receive an appointment. The examination is scheduled by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board (DODMERB). Please carefully review the medical information on the academy websites and contact the academies directly if you have any questions or concerns about disqualifying medical conditions.

If I've applied before and was not selected, can I apply again?

Yes. Those not selected for a nomination last year may reapply as long as they still meet the age requirements.  Applicants may use old recommendations and essays but should complete a new application.

How is a candidate selected for a nomination?

Prior to applying for a nomination from Senator Baldwin, please contact your academy or academies of choice to start the application process. Each academy will apprise you of any special physical, medical or academic requirements specific to that institution.

Each Member of Congress and U.S. Senator may have no more than five appointees in each of the service academies. Senator Baldwin uses the competitive process which permits her to nominate ten students for each appointment available. A nomination does not guarantee acceptance to a service academy. The Academy's Admissions Board ultimately decides who receives an appointment. You are encouraged to also seek a nomination from as many sources as possible, including the Vice-President, Senator Johnson and your Member of Congress, and for certain candidates, the President.

Senator Baldwin will appoint a Service Academy Selection Advisory Committee which will be comprised of volunteers who are former and active members of the military and/or local community leaders. All applications will be reviewed to determine which students are most qualified for consideration. Those students who are deemed "highly- qualified" will be interviewed by Advisory Committee members or their designees. Those who receive nominations will be notified by mail before January 31, 2015.