Congressman Chris Smith’s
Academy Information Page
CONGRESSMAN CHRIS SMITH
is proud to present a
SERVICE ACADEMY
INFORMATION NIGHT
for students from New Jersey’s Fourth Congressional District
who are interested in applying to a United States Service Academy.
Parents and Counselors are welcome to attend.
Event details:
THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 2024
Doors open 5:00 p.m. ~ Session from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Naval Weapons Station Earle ~ Colts Neck Base Entrance
201 Highway 34, Colts Neck, NJ 07722
**** Due to security protocols, advance registration is required ****
RSVP by April 4th with completed registration forms—a student 2024 registration form and an adult 2024 Base Access Form
Click here to download the April 18 event flyer
All attendees MUST present a valid government-issued photo ID upon entry of Naval Weapons Station Earle (such
as New Jersey Driver's License, or U.S. Passport for adults, and a student school ID for minors). Additionally,
all vehicles must have a valid inspection sticker and drivers must possess a valid vehicle registration and automobile
insurance card while driving anywhere on the grounds of Naval Weapons Station Earle.
Anyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note, the following items are prohibited on Naval Weapons Station Earle:
Mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs
or paraphernalia; flammable liquids; club weapons; and animals. All electronic devices are subject to examination
for functionality. The U.S. Navy reserves the right to prohibit other items not listed above.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 732-504-0567
About Service Academy Nominations:
Click here to download Rep. Smith’s 2024 Service Academy Application
and Nomination Guide – Class of 2029
Throughout my tenure in Congress, I've had the honor and privilege of nominating over 1,000 outstanding men and women for acceptance into our nation's elite service academies. Our service academies consist of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. Each institution plays an integral role in training young men and women to become tomorrow's uniformed leaders.
Many students begin learning more about the process as early as their freshman year in high school, and they start the application process as early as the spring of their junior year. Generally, applications are submitted in September/October of a student’s senior year in high school; however, college students may also apply. To learn more about the process, I suggest applicants attend one of my Service Academy Information Nights.
Residents of New Jersey's Fourth Congressional District who meet the below criteria can seek my nomination to one of four of the service academies. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a congressional nomination—all other Academies do. To attend, students must be:
- Between ages 17 and 23 (25 for the Merchant Marine Academy)
- U.S. citizens
- Single with no dependents
To be considered for a nomination, applicants must download my Service Academy Application and Nomination Guide and return the completed application along with the requested supporting documentation by the September deadline.
Interviews will be conducted in December, and final nominations will be made by January 31.
For more information about competing for my nomination to one of the U.S. Service Academies, please call one of my district offices at 732-504-0567 or 732-780-3035.