Military Academy Nominations
Deadline to Apply (Fall 2026 Admission): November 1, 2025
As a Naval Academy graduate, it is my honor to nominate the next generation of warfighters for appointment to the U.S. Service Academies.
In order to gain admission, Montanans must apply directly to the Academy and apply for a Congressional Nomination. These appointments are offered to those who meet the eligibility requirements and are the most competitive in academic performance, physical fitness, extracurricular involvement, leadership traits, motivation and aptitude for military service. Graduates are obligated to serve in the military for five years following their graduation.
To formally request a nomination from my office, please click here.
Service Academy Days
Service Academy Days are scheduled across Montana this April. If you are interested in learning more about the Service Academies, it is highly encouraged that you attend one of these events.
Glacier High School
375 Wolfpack Way, Kalispell, MT 59901
Wednesday April 9, 2025
2:30-5:30 PM
Gallatin High School
4455 Annie St., Bozeman, MT 59718
Thursday April 17, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Great Falls High School
1900 2nd Ave. South, Great Falls, MT 59405
Wednesday April 30, 2025
2:30-5:30PM
Lockwood High School
2016 Old U.S. 87, Billings, MT 59101
Wednesday April 16, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
American Legion Post 27
825 Ronan St., Missoula, MT 59801
Thursday April 24, 2025
3:00-6:00PM
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates who wish to apply for a nomination must meet the following criteria:
- Be at least 17 years of age, but not older than 23 by July 1 of the year of admission. (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy)
- Be a United States Citizen.
- Be a Legal Montana Resident.
- Be unmarried and have no legal obligation to support children or other dependents.
- Meet the academic, physical, medical, and all other eligibility requirements of the respective service academies
Application Procedures
To be considered for a nomination by U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy, each applicant must complete the full online application by November 1 for admission the following year. All applicants must also submit:
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Letters must be from non-relatives, and at least one letter must be from a teacher or school official.
- Official High School Transcript and College Transcripts (if applicable)
- Official SAT/ACT Scores
- You are encouraged to repeatedly take the SAT or ACT in order to improve your academic competitiveness. Academies will accept the highest score in each academic area covered by the tests.
- A resume limited to two pages
- A recent headshot photo
- An essay of less than 500 words on why you want to attend a Service Academy
Please contact Wesley DeGiulio at Wesley_DeGiulio@Sheehy.Senate.gov or by phone at 771-216-5405 with any additional questions.
Candidate Guidance Office
117 Decatur Road
Annapolis, MD 21402-5018
(410) 293-4361
Montanans may also contact Blue and Gold Officer Andrew Metroka at metroka@mt.net.
United States Air Force Academy
Director of Admissions
Colorado Springs, CO 82840-5651
(800) 443-9266
United States Coast Guard Academy
31 Mohegan Avenue
New London, CT 06320-4195
(800) 883-USCG (8724)
Montanans may also contact Admissions Officer LTJG Daniel Jenkins at Daniel.C.Jenkins@uscga.edu or 860-701-6336.
United States Military Academy – West Point
Admissions, Building 606
West Point, NY 10996
(845) 938-4041
Montanans may also contact Regional Outreach Officer 1LT Lonnie Grayson at admissionsfw@westpoint.edu or 845-938-5742.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
300 Steamboat Road
Kings Point, NY 11024-1699
(516) 726-5800
Montanans may also contact Admissions Officer LT Olivia Alexander at alexandero@usmma.edu or 516-726-6184.