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United States Air Force AcademyMove-In Guide

Colorado Springs, Colorado

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1954🔗 www.usafa.edu

The United States Air Force Academy is a federal service academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that combines academics, military training and athletics to prepare cadets for service as officers in the Air Force and Space Force. First-year cadets begin with a summer of Basic Cadet Training before joining a Cadet Wing organized into squadrons that live in the Academy's cadet dormitories and dine together in Mitchell Hall.

Enrollment

4,000

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,130

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jun 24, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

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Not available

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

On I-Day, families drop off appointees, then ride a shuttle to the Cadet Area for an I-Day parents program. In-processing covers paperwork and medical screening, the oath of service, then uniform issue and grooming.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Check-in location
In-processing begins at the Holaday Athletic Center.
Parking
Families park at Falcon Stadium and are bused to Arnold Hall for the I-Day parents program.
What you'll receive
Cadets are issued laptops, uniforms, bedding and linens on arrival.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Vandenberg Hall

    · Coed

  • Sijan Hall

    · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to United States Air Force Academy's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

Basic Cadet Training

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 24 - August 5, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with United States Air Force Academy's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

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