Summer Seminar (Session A)

Summer Seminar at the United States Air Force Academy offers a unique opportunity to get the Academy experience first-hand. Specially designed for high school juniors heading into their senior year, Summer Seminar allows participants to see themselves as USAFA cadet. This program will help answer your questions about our application process and give you a glimpse of cadet life. During the Summer Seminar program, you will be assigned to an “element” or group, with an upper class cadet as your Element Leader. Your Element Leader will be with you almost 24 hours a day as your mentor and guide. Along with your element, you will: Live in cadet dormitories and eat at the cadet dining facility. Explore academic facilities and research labs. Participate in a variety of workshops, including some that assist with your application. Students are selected to participate in Summer Seminar on a "whole person concept." We are looking for emerging leaders to take our Air Force into the future, and we look for that leadership based on demonstrated leadership experience or potential in extracurricular and community activities, athletics and academics. Our online Summer Seminar application opens on December 1 and closes on January 15 each year. Selections for summer seminar are based on the whole person concept and not on a first-come, first-served basis. Application process includes an online application, transcript, test scores, and a personal profile. The registration fee for Summer Seminar is $300.00. Lodging, meals, workshop supplies, some seminar "uniforms" and accessories will be provided to attendees.