Military Academy Nominations

Instructions

The honor of attending a service academy comes with the obligation and commitment to serve in the military for a minimum of five years upon graduation. For more information, please review the page of Frequently Asked Questions for those seeking a Military Academy Nomination.

Members of Congress may nominate candidates for appointment to four of the five U.S. service academies: U.S. Military Academy (USMA), West Point, NY; the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA), Annapolis, MD; the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, CO; and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), Kings Point, NY. The fifth service academy, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA), New London, CT, does not require a congressional nomination for appointment.

Congressman Sorensen may nominate up to ten individuals for each vacant academy slot allotted to our district. To request a Military Academy Nomination from our office, please complete the application form below and submit the following attachments: current photo, high school transcript, ACT and/or SAT exam scores, minimum of three letters of recommendation, and an essay why you want to attend a service academy (500 words or less). Best wishes to you as you pursue your goal of attending one of the U.S. Service Academies and serving our country.

Apply for a Nomination Here

Please submit your complete application packet to Congressman Eric Sorensen's office no later than 5:00 PM on Friday, October 31, 2025.