Want to apply to the Air Force Academy? Start with information about our admissions cycles and application process to become an official candidate.

The admissions process to attend the U.S. Air Force Academy is more involved than you would find at most universities. That’s why it’s important to familiarize yourself with each step and the application …

The Air Force Academy admissions cycle consists of pre-candidate and candidate phases. See important annual dates in the application process here.

Plan your Air Force Academy tour, find outreach programs to answer your questions, and learn what it takes to stand out with your application.

Become familiar with examination requirements and medical standards to ensure a complete and competitive application to the Academy. For more details on this admissions requirement, see the …

The admissions process begins with our Pre-candidate Questionnaire, available online starting March 1 every year. This online form gives you the opportunity to self-report important qualifications, including …

Understand the basic requirements, as well as the academic, physical, character and medical standards to be accepted into the Air Force Academy.

To be considered for the Air Force Academy, you must obtain a nomination. Learn about the deadlines and nomination categories to apply.

Candidates seeking appointment to the Academy must submit their completed application for admission to the Academy by the deadline posted on their portal. These deadlines are typically between …

View admissions resources and download U.S. Air Force Academy application forms, nomination letters, and brochures to with information to apply.