<p>The day generally starts standing in line waiting to enter Eisenhower Hall for a brief meeting and then your 90 seconds to say the goodbyes. TIP: Say your goodbyes before you come that morning. </p>
<p>Basically you go through in-processing. You’ll spend the day going from station to station filling out forms, drinking water, standing at attention, getting yelled at, getting shots, looking straight ahead, memorizing Bugle Notes, getting yelled at, marching drills, getting yelled at, drinking water, getting yelled at, getting your uniforms, drinking water, etc. </p>
<p>Long story short, there will be lots of learning that first day for the new cadets.</p>
<p>The family members who come are able to stroll around the campus, catching glimpses of hordes of cadet candidates marching, running, back and forth, hither and yon. Families tend to stay until the parade in the late afternoon and the swearing in ceremony at Trophy Point. Then everyone goes home, the new cadets march right into Washington Hall for dinner and more instruction that evening. You will hit the ground running and need to be in shape physically and mentally, otherwise you’ll suffer greatly. Be prepared!</p>