USAFA, CO 80840

Designed for the future, the United States Air Force Academy campus boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including laboratories, observatories and a library containing over 700,000 volumes. Other landmarks include the cadet chapel with its 17 spires that soar 150 feet toward the Colorado sky. Spanning 18,000 acres nestled against the Rocky Mountains, the Academy draws thousands of visitors from around the world each year.

At the Air Force Academy, enlightened leadership is inspired through a wide variety of subjects that will provide you with a well-rounded knowledge in many fields, and intimate knowledge in your area of Expertise. There are 32 available majors from which to choose. The Air Force Academy takes education seriously, and expects the same of Cadets. Grading is strict and the expectations are high. But so are the rewards.

The fall and spring semesters contain approximately 17 weeks of instruction (42 lessons), extending from early August to the week before Christmas and the first week in January through mid-May. A limited number of academic courses are offered for the Third-, Second- and First-Class cadets during a 10-week summer term.

The world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and extensive curriculum at the United States Air Force Academy come together to create an experience that you'll find nowhere else. The mission is to build intellects, leaders and success stories. So while your horizons are broadened, your resolve will be strengthened; your character galvanized; and the road to a successful career will be paved. There are many places where you can get a good education. At the United States Air Force Academy, a world-class education is just the beginning.

Quick Facts:

The Air Force Academy mission is to educate, train and inspire men and women to become officers of character, motivated to lead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.

The United States Air Force Academy is the nation's premier institution for developing leaders of character.

Teamwork is a guiding factor at the United States Air Force Academy and cadets really get a taste of what it's like to work with others to succeed - an exceptional skill.

The United States Air Force Academy educates its students to be great leaders, as well as well-educated individuals who can go out in the world and be successful.

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