WEST POINT – The West
Point Class of 2022 reports to the US Military Academy on Monday, July
2. Over 1,200 U.S. citizens and 16 international students will report
for Reception Day. The class includes 294 women, 400 minorities and 10
combat veterans.
Minority enrollment, roughly 30 percent, includes 186 African-Americans,
104 Hispanic Americans, 99 Asian-Americans and 11 Native Americans.
The incoming class was selected from over 12,000 applicants.
“The quality and rich diversity of our students entering with the
Class of 2022 is exceptional and representative of our nation’s
best,” said Col. Deborah McDonald, director of admissions.
During Reception day, the new cadets begin the process of becoming West
Point cadets and future U.S. Army officers. They undergo administrative
processing, are fitted with their initial military clothing, receive haircuts,
medical and physical evaluations, and begin their first lessons in marching,
military courtesy and discipline.
