Rhode Island: academy nominations
Class of 2031 (enters summer 2027). Collected from official pages on Oct 17, 2026.
U.S. Senators
Senators can nominate from anywhere in the state.
U.S. Senator
Jack Reed
Passed
Deadline:October 15, 2026
“1000 Chapel View Boulevard, Suite 290 Cranston, RI 02920 Applications for the 2026 cycle will open on Thursday May 1st, 2026 and close on Wednesday October 15th, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (reed.senate.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Senator
Sheldon Whitehouse
Passed
Deadline:October 15, 2026
“for the academic year beginning in Fall 2027, you must complete the online application form and submit the following materials to my office by October 15: A copy of your official high school (and college, if applicable) transcript.”
Academies mentioned: USMMA
Official nomination page (whitehouse.senate.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representatives
Which Representative is yours?
Apply to the Representative for your congressional district (USMMA accepts any Representative from your state).
Find your district on house.govU.S. Representative, District 1
Gabe Amo
Passed
Deadline:October 15, 2026
“Applications must be received by 5pm on October 15, 2026.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (amo.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
U.S. Representative, District 2
Seth Magaziner
Upcoming
Deadline:October 30, 2026
“Applications close on October 30, 2026 at 5:00 P.M.”
Academies mentioned: USMA, USNA, USAFA, USMMA, USCGA (mentioned only; no nomination needed)
Official nomination page (magaziner.house.gov) · checked October 17, 2026
Also check
- Vice Presidential nomination (USNA, West Point, USAFA only)
- Service-connected nominations if a parent served; see each academy's nomination page.
Where nominations come from
USNA, West Point, USAFA and USMMA require a nomination from an authorized source before they can offer an appointment. The U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not use congressional nominations. Apply to every source you are eligible for.
Congressional
- Both U.S. Senators for your state.
- Your U.S. Representative for your congressional district. (USMMA notes that any Representative from your state may nominate you for USMMA.)
- Each office runs its own application with its own deadline, and some offices interview applicants.
Sources: usafa.edu nominations, usmma.edu 8 steps
Vice President
USNA, West Point and USAFA accept Vice Presidential nominations; USNA lists the window as after March 1 of the year before entry through January 31 of the entry year. USMMA states it does not accept Vice Presidential nominations.
Sources: usna.edu VP nomination, westpoint.edu steps, usafa.edu nominations, usmma.edu
Military-affiliated categories
Some students qualify for additional categories, for example children of career military members (Presidential), children of deceased or disabled veterans, children of Medal of Honor recipients, honor military schools / JROTC, ROTC, and active-duty or reserve service members. Eligibility rules are specific — read the academy's own page.
Source: usafa.edu nominations. USMMA does not accept military service-connected nominations.
Timing
Most congressional offices prefer contact in the spring or summer before senior year; many have deadlines as early as September 1, and most stop accepting requests after October.
Source: usafa.edu nominations. See the nomination timeline.