Key milestones, official USAFA dates, and club events for cadet families of the Class of 2030.
Key dates for the Class of 2030. For the most up-to-date schedule, visit usafa.edu/parents.
| 23 Jun 2026 | Appointee & Family Welcome Day — Doolittle Hall, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM |
| 24 Jun 2026 | In-Processing Day (I-Day) — Parent Program, I-Day Picnic, Information Fair |
| 25 Jun 2026 | Swearing In Ceremony, Stillman Field — 4:00 PM |
| 12 Jul 2026 | March Out to Jack's Valley |
| 18 Jul 2026 | Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo |
| 24 Jul 2026 | March Back from Jack's Valley |
| 25 Jul 2026 | Basic Cadet Day Out — meet sponsor families and call home |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Culminating Event (not open to guests) |
| 30 Jul 2026 | Final Day of BCT / Onboarding begins — cadets should receive phones back |
| 31 Jul 2026 | Transition to Academic Year Squadron |
| 5 Aug 2026 | Acceptance Day Parade, Stillman Field — 9:00 AM (tentative) |
| 4–7 Sep 2026 | Parents Weekend |
A special event at Doolittle Hall for incoming appointees and their families, held 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Registration is required.
After you drop off your appointee, park at Falcon Stadium and board buses to be transported to Parent Program events.
24 June 2026 • 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM • Arnold Hall, 2308 Cadet Drive, USAF Academy, CO 80840
USAFA Planetarium Open House also available on I-Day.
Official Academy schedule for the 2026–2027 academic year. Source: usafa.edu.
| 30 May 2026 | 1st Summer Period begins (ends June 20) |
| 20 Jun 2026 | 2nd Summer Period begins (ends July 11) |
| 24 Jun 2026 | BCT Begins — Basic Cadet Training starts for the Class of 2030 |
| 11 Jul 2026 | 3rd Summer Period begins (ends August 1) |
| 30 Jul 2026 | BCT Ends |
| 1 Aug 2026 | Cadet Wing Returns at 1900 |
| 7 Sep 2026 | Labor Day — No Classes |
| 18 Sep 2026 | Fall Valex — No Classes |
| 12 Oct 2026 | Columbus Day — No Classes |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Veterans Day — No Classes |
| 24 Nov – 30 Nov 2026 | Thanksgiving Break |
| 12–16 Dec 2026 | Finals Week |
| 17 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027 | Winter Break |