Sen. Mark R. Warner will host his annual Academy Day on Saturday, April 25, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg.
The event is for high school and middle school students, their parents or guardians, and school counselors. It includes a seated program that will provide a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission processes. Information will also be shared regarding application procedures for congressional nominations and other military-related options that exist at higher education institutions in Virginia.
Following the program, attendees will be able to meet with officials from all five academies as well as representatives from Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Richmond, ROTC programs at the University of Virginia, the United States Marine Corps, the Virginia Military Institute, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets, the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership at Mary Baldwin University, and the University of Mary Washington at their resource tables. Staff from Virginia congressional offices will also be available to answer questions.
As the event concludes, the University of Mary Washington will be offering campus tours. To participate, meet at their resource table at 1:30 pm.
Information on registering for this event and the nomination process for the service academies is available on the senator’s website. Anyone with questions about the event can send an email to academy_ [email protected].
