Bears Day #6
| Description: |
Bears Day is a program for high school Juniors and Seniors interested in learning more about the Academy experience, specifically academics, military instruction, and cadet life through an admissions brief, campus tour, lunch in the cadet wardroom, and a class audit. This is an opportunity to shadow a cadet and join other high school students to see first-hand what a typical day at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy is like. By the end of this experience students will be well prepared to make a decision to apply or attend the Academy. Programming and information for parents will also be provided throughout the day including, but not limited to, lunch with Admissions Staff and a Cadet led campus tour. Parent participation is optional. Please see below for details regarding COVID-19 advisories and travel information. Please note that each student is authorized to bring one guest. |
| Category: | On Campus: Day |
| Event Manager: | |
| Contact Phone: | 860-444-8503 |
| Contact E-mail: | Admissions@uscga.edu |
| Starts On: | 07 Feb 2022 08:30 AM ET |
| Ends On: | 07 Feb 2022 03:45 PM ET |
| Location: | CT-USCGA Campus Program |
| Address: |
U.S. Coast Guard Academy 31 Mohegan Ave. New London, CT 06320 Admissions: 800.883.USCG (8724) |
| Details/Directions: |
*All visitors need to abide by Covid guidelines below. Both proof of Vaccination & Negative Covid test result are required. Due to limited capacity, this event is intended for students who have not had the chance to attend a Campus program this past fall. We ask that you only sign up for one Bears Day Program. *Appointed C/O 2026 Candidates should attend the Academy Experience Program days. If the Bears Day is at Capacity, you are encouraged to attend one of the bi-weekly on Campus Admission briefs. Students and guests will undergo COVID verification at event sign in. All visitors to CGA are required to have BOTH: 1. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and show proof of vaccination. AND: 2. Proof of a negative Covid test. Options: PCR test within approx 72 hours of the visit or a negative Antigen (rapid) test within approx 24 hours of the visit. Given dynamic travel schedules, an at Home Covid-19 Test kit purchased from a drug store is acceptable, we ask that you conduct the test upon check-in and show proof of results. It is recommended to test yourself prior to travel. 3. Staff and guests will be required to wear a mask onboard CGA and within CGA facilities IAW CDC guidelines and CGA safety protocols, regardless of vaccination status. In order for a COVID-19 vaccination card to be considered valid, individuals must be fully vaccinated. Per the CDC, you are considered to be fully vaccinated two weeks after the final dose of vaccine is administered. If you are not fully vaccinated AND do not have proof of a negative test you will not be able to participate in the program. Arrival Location & Time: Please visit our website to learn more (https://www.uscga.edu/visit/). Major airport in the vicinity are Bradley International & T.F. Green. Staying in Mystic, CT is my personal recommendation. Registration is from 8:15-8:35 AM. Please account for 5 minutes of walking to registration. If you arrive earlier and wish to have coffee or breakfast, you are welcome to visit the Student Center Café for coffee or the Dry Dock Café for breakfast, both located in Leamy Hall. The USCGA is a military facility. As such, all visitors are required to provide a valid driver’s license. Minors under the age of 18 are able to access the campus without a passport or license as long as their guardian has a valid ID. Students & Parents: All students will be provided complimentary lunch and will eat in the Wardroom with their Cadet host. Parents are welcome to join Admissions Staff for a catered Admissions lunch on campus. Dress Attire: Students will be in college classes throughout the day, please dress appropriately (Comfortable & Presentable). If you intend to observe a sports practice after the program, please arrange in advance with the Coach and bring a change of athletic clothes. Program Overview: 0815-0845 Check-In 0845-0900 Opening remarks 0900-0915 Staff Introductions 0915-0950 Admissions Brief w/ Q/A 0950-1000 Student & Cadet Pairing; Students will attend Classes. 1000-1025 Academics Brief 1030-1050 Cadet Division Brief 1050-1120 Navigating the Admissions Process & DodMERB 1120-1150 Athletics Division Brief 1150-1200 Transition to lunch 1200-1300 Parent Luncheon (optional) 1300-1400 Parent Campus Tour (optional) 1400-1540 Parent’s free time: Exchange, Museum, Explore the local area 1540-1600 Parents & Students reunited/Program Conclusion Contact Information: Admissions Duty Officer: Admissions@uscga.edu 860-444-8503 LT Bradley Nelson: Bradley.J.Nelson@uscga.edu 860-448-5093 CSC Tera Ashmore: Tera.A.Ashmore@uscga.edu 860-702-6443 (Send email for Registration updates) LTJG Emily Torsney: Emily.e.torsney@uscga.edu 860-444-8505 For general Admission questions, please contact the Admissions Office at Admissions@uscga.edu or your Admissions Officer: https://www.uscga.edu/admissions-officers/ |
| Status: | This event has passed. |