Summer Leaders Experience (SLE) The 2026 SLE application opens on February 15, 2026. This five-day immersive program for rising high school seniors, led by current cadets, introduces participants to West Point’s academic, military, and physical development programs.
- Session 1: May 30 – June 3, 2026
- Session 2: June 5 – June 9, 2026
- Session 3: June 11 – June 15, 2026
Completing an SLE application serves as the preliminary step toward a West Point candidacy, though participation carries no obligation to apply or attend. Click here for the digital SLE brochure, and full details are available at: https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program