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In-processing Day

In-processing Day (I-Day) begins with our four-degree (freshman) cadet-appointees getting dropped off at the Holaday Athletic Center to begin their official in-processing activities.

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Location: Holaday Athletic Center

In-processing Day (I-Day) begins with our four-degree (freshman) cadet-appointees getting dropped off at the Holaday Athletic Center to begin their official in-processing activities. After processing through various stations, including a medical review and taking the oath of office, they become basic cadets.

Basic Cadets will travel by bus to the Cadet Area and immediately begin receiving instruction from upperclassmen before heading up the Core Value Ramp for the first time. This will be proceeded by haircuts and the issuance of uniforms and dorms. The commandant conducts a ceremonial class swearing-in ceremony the following day, formally kicking off six weeks of Basic Cadet Training (BCT).

Family members will have the opportunity to attend an information fair in Arnold Hall. There will be base agencies and vendors who provide information and answer questions, with free giveaways to make learning about the Academy entertaining. The Planetarium and Visitor Center will be open. Also, the Colorado Parents’ Club will host a picnic and you can write a letter to your Basic Cadet, which is delivered the same day!

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