Mission Requirements of the USCG Academy

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trained initiative and leadership, well grounded in seamanship, the sciences, and the

amenities and strong in the resolve to be worthy of the traditions of commissioned officers

in the United States Coast Guard in the service of their country and humanity."

The operational mission of the Academy shall be consistent with the scope of higher

education in the United States. It is the official policy of the Coast Guard that the

Academy will adhere to the norms and standards of highly selective civilian undergraduate

institutions of similar size and educational philosophy. To meet the challenges posed by

the mission, the Academy must strive to:

(1)

maintain an environment that fosters a high sense of honor, loyalty, and dedication

to service;

(2)

provide a sound undergraduate education, with majors in fields of interest to the

Coast Guard; and

(3)

train and educate cadets in the professional entry level skills required for their

careers as Coast Guard officers.

2. Institutional Requirements. The Coast Guard Academy can successfully meet the challenges

presented by its overall mission and objectives by maintaining the following primary and

continuing institutional requirements:

Maintain a national reputation as a highly selective undergraduate institution that is fully

accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, with engineering

programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.