Service Academy Exchange Program West Point cadets can apply to spend a semester at another federal service academy. Service Academy Exchange Program West Point cadets can apply to spend a semester at another federal service academy. Breadcrumb academics service academy exchange program academics-sidebarnav MENU Academic Program Majors & Minors Annual Theme Enrichment Opportunities Internships Military Immersion & Exchange Scholars Program Service Academy Exchange Program Departments Exchange, Lead, and Learn Beyond West Point The Service Academy Exchange Program (SAEP) is an exciting option for cadets in their third year of study. Through this program, cadets can spend a semester at one of USMA’s sister federal service agencies: the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, or the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, fostering camaraderie among the institutions and providing cross-training opportunities for the program's participants. There are strict requirements to participate in this program; cadets must achieve a 3.0 or higher in their academic, military, and physical GPA. Interested cadets apply for the program in January of their second year of study. Learn more about SAEP (password-protected)