Welcome Aboard Class of 2024 NoVA Families! Curious as to how Semper Gumby, Tide bleach pens, “Where’s Waldo?” and the proper way to address packages will play into your near future? Check out the list of helpful tips and advice on how to best support your plebe from our Class of 2023 families. Best wishes on the journey that’s ahead! Go Navy! Click here to view our Plebe Parent Suggestions.
Also, here are some quick links to information for the Class of 2024 from the leadership team at the Naval Academy.
Class of 2024 Parent Information Booklet
YouTube Video: Class of 2024 Virtual I-Day Parent Forum
Additionally, visit the USNA Alumni Association page and check out their “Parent Dashboard Checklist.” They have officially launched the Alumni Association Photo Program which is a benefit with a one-time membership payment in the Alumni Association. The program provides photos that are available for the entire 4 years your plebe/MID attends USNA and your parent membership is active. There are no limits on how many photos members can download, print, share and save!
Finally, don’t forget to follow the ‘Dant on Instagram! @usnacommandant
Attention Club Members and New USNA Northern Virginia Families! Please be aware we have made adjustments to our annual Welcome Aboard Picnic.
We will be holding our picnic and Q&A session for incoming plebes, NAPS and Foundation School students, and a small group of current USNA midshipman, at the Casey residence at 1670 Hunting Crest Way, Vienna VA 22182 on Sunday June 14th from 12-3pm. A small group of current USNA midshipman will be in attendance to answer any questions future mids may have on the journey ahead.
Our Welcome Aboard Q&A and information session for family members will be held virtually over zoom on Sunday June 14th at 1pm. During this call, we’ll provide an overview of our club and activities, speak to life as a MID parent and what to expect, and answer questions you may have. We do plan on hosting an in-person social once Plebe Summer is underway to give new families a chance to meet others from the Class of 2024 and our current club members.
Updated information for our in-person and virtual Welcome Aboard activities is summarized on this UPDATED USNA NoVA Welcome Aboard 2020 flyer. If you’re an incoming plebe, NAPS or Foundation Student and would like to change your RSVP, please contact Beth Casey at beth.casey@apcela.com
This year’s incoming plebe class will be arriving in Annapolis on a rolling basis from June 29th through July 2nd. All students are asked to self-isolate for 14 days prior to coming to Annapolis and they will be on restricted movement status for two weeks after they arrive. Regrettably, no parents or visitors are permitted to be on the Yard for these events. Read more on guidance from USNA at Plebe Summer Shifts.
Incoming plebes have received emails explaining how to download their Permit to Report paperwork from the Plebe Summer website. Class of 2024 parents should visit the parent dashboard on the USNA Alumni Association website to create an account, provide critical parent information, and sign up for the summer photo program that enables parents to view weekly photo updates from Plebe Summer. You don’t want to miss out on the photo program!
Congratulations to USNA Class of 2020 as they graduate and commission as officers in the Navy and Marines Corps!
USNA held five swearing-in events and one virtual commissioning ceremony for the Class of 2020, which was streamed live. Recordings of the Class of 2020 Virtual Graduation and Commissioning ceremonies are posted online at: https://www.usna.edu/CommissioningWeek
As a club, we celebrated our Firsties with the presentation of a US flag that was flown over the Pentagon in their honor on Induction Day 2016. You can also check out a video tribute to our USNA NoVA Parent’s Club Class of 2020 Graduates and families here: https://youtu.be/3qiHkgm3DM4
Fair Winds and Following Seas!
