Your browser doesn't support HTML video. Unlock Your Full Potential West Point is the world's preeminent leader development institution. Members of the Long Gray Line live by the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" and serve as leaders both in and out of uniform. Start a West Point application Unlock Your Full Potential West Point is the world's preeminent leader development institution. Members of the Long Gray Line live by the motto "Duty, Honor, Country" and serve as leaders both in and out of uniform. Start a West Point application Lapse in Appropriations The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. 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Our rigorous selection process identifies those rare individuals who possess not only the ability to succeed at West Point but also the desire to serve their country as Army officers and beyond.If you're ready to challenge yourself and answer the call to leadership, West Point awaits. Learn more about admission to West Point Academic Excellence, Leadership for LifeAt West Point, academics and leadership go hand in hand. With 28 research centers, 36 majors, and a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio, you’ll be challenged in the classroom and beyond as you grow into a leader of character. 28 Research Centers 36 Majors to Choose From 7:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio Leader Development at West Point Cadets learn to live honorably, lead honorably, and demonstrate excellence during their time at the academy through a structured, integrated approach designed to produce leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation. 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