Naval Academy Preparatory School - Admissions

Admissions

It was once possible for enlisted sailors and Marines to apply directly to NAPS for admission. In the late 1980s, NAPS was brought under the authority of the USNA Superintendent and the admissions process was unified. Since then, students must apply for admission directly to the U.S. Naval Academy. Those students who are deemed qualified but who may require an extra year of preparation may be offered an appointment to NAPS. The U.S. Coast Guard recently disemployed the use of NAPS as a preparatory school for the Coast Guard Academy. Some select civilian applicants are offered admission to NAPS through express enlistment.