Cadet Application

How to Apply

Now accepting Cadet Applications.

Applications are accepted on a first come first served basis.

Note, if you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer, you need to download it in order to be able to view applications. Select the icon on the left to get Adobe Reader

Step 1. Download and print the Application:

Student Application (PDF)
Mentor Application (PDF)

Step 2. Send the Application in as soon as possible

Completed application packages should be mailed to:

Department of Military Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth ChalleNGe
Attn: Admissions
P.O. Box 539
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451-0539
1-800-796-6472
757-491-5932

Step 3. Attend a Pre-screening. (Dates and times are under the "Pre-Registration" link.)

Commonwealth ChalleNGe

Virginia

The mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of at-risk youth by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly disciplined atmosphere.