About NFA
Attending the Academy
Directions
Students must make their own flight arrangements. Travel days are normally the day before the course begins and the day that the course ends. Specific travel information relative to each course is included in the student acceptance package. Please read this information carefully BEFORE making flight arrangements. Students must call the NETC Transportation Office at (301) 447-1113 at least one week in advance to reserve a seat on the airport shuttle. Seating on the bus may be unavailable, and transportation to Emmitsburg will be at the student's own expense if a student fails to call.
Students who drive to campus must register their vehicles upon arrival in the lobby of Building C. Picture identification and automobile registration (owner's card) must be shown when the vehicle is registered in order to receive stipend reimbursement. A parking permit will be issued, which must be displayed on the vehicle. Student parking is in the lot north of Building J and is not permitted elsewhere on campus. Vehicles parked in violation of this rule are subject to towing at the owner's expense. Loading and unloading of luggage is permitted in designated areas. Students may arrive on campus any time after 12 noon the day before class begins. Departure is any time after graduation, which, except for selected courses, is concluded by 8 a.m. the last day of class.
Directions to NFA:
- From Baltimore: I-695 (Baltimore Beltway) to I-70 West (towards Frederick); to Route 15 North to Emmitsburg. Turn left off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue.
- From Washington: I-495 (Washington Beltway) to I-270 North (towards Frederick); to Route 15 North to Emmitsburg. Turn left off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue.
- From Philadelphia and East: Pennsylvania Turnpike West to Harrisburg, Exit 17 (Route 15). Go South on Route 15 to Emmitsburg. Turn right off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue.
- From Pittsburgh and West: Pennsylvania Turnpike East to Harrisburg, Exit 17 (Route 15). Go South on Route 15 to Emmitsburg. Turn right off Route 15 to South Seton Avenue.
Last Updated: June 23, 2004 12:35 PM
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