If a cadet quits or get dismissed before the first class of his/her junior year, there is no consequences. You will receive transfer credits that you can use at a civilian university, and even get commissioned through ROTC program.

What is the dropout rate at West Point?

At United States Military Academy, the graduation rate is 85 % within 150% normal time, the retention rate is 97 %, and the transfer-out rate is 4 %, as of August 31, 2020.

What rank do you come out of West Point?

Second Lieutenant Upon graduation, you will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army. You must serve a minimum of eight years after you graduate in a combination of Active Duty and Reserve Component Service.

What happens if you drop out of West Point?

If a cadet quits or get dismissed before the first class of his/her junior year, there is no consequences. You will receive transfer credits that you can use at a civilian university, and even get commissioned through ROTC program.

Is West Point difficult?

Prestigious academics, a world-renowned military education and a campus that doubles as a gorgeous tourist destination make the U.S. Military Academy (also known as West Point) one of the most difficult schools to get into. The application checklist for West Point is intimidating in and of itself.

Can you be married and go to West Point?

Andrea Hamburger, a West Point spokeswoman, said all four of the nations military academies prohibit cadets from marrying while they are enrolled, but female cadets are allowed to take medical leaves if they become pregnant. Military officials say marriage between cadets could lead to charges of favoritism.

What finger do you wear your military ring on?

The United States Military Academy class ring has traditionally been worn on the left hand, but most recent graduates choose to wear it on their right hand, which is likely in response to the dilemma posed by wearing both a West Point ring and a wedding ring on the same finger.

Can you wear a wedding ring in the Air Force?

Rings. Airmen may wear a total of no more than three rings; wedding sets count as one ring when worn as a set. Rings will be worn at the base of the finger, and will not be worn on the thumb.

Can females go to West Point?

For the first time in history, women are enrolled into the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York. On May 28, 1980, 62 of these female cadets graduated and were commissioned as second lieutenants.