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Frequently Asked Questions1. What is Fork Union Military Academy? 2. Is Fork Union Military Academy accredited? 3. How much does it cost for a first year student at FUMA? 4. Is financial aid available? 5. What is the One Subject Plan? 6. How does the military program operate? 7. What is the background of the typical FUMA cadet? 8. I've heard that military schools are for “troublemakers.” 9. Is Fork Union a place where a non-athlete can thrive? 10. Does a young man have to be Baptist to attend FUMA? 11. What is your policy on hazing? 12. What items are prohibited? 1. What is Fork Union Military Academy?Fork Union Military Academy is an all male college preparatory middle and high school serving grades 6-12 and post-graduates. Founded in 1898 by a prominent Baptist minister from Richmond, the school remains dedicated to helping young men to develop intellectually through offering a competitive college preparatory curriculum, physically through enabling participation in an extensive array of athletic and intramural activities, and spiritually through teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ through morning devotionals and weekly chapel services.<Top> 2. Is Fork Union Military Academy accredited?FUMA is fully accredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools and is recognized as an accredited school by the Commonwealth of Virginia Board of Education. We are also members of the National Association of Independent Schools, and the Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States.<Top> 3. How much does it cost for a first year student at FUMA?We work to keep FUMA one of the most affordable boarding schools. Tuition alone accounts for only about 70% of the actual expenses we incur each academic year. The remaining 30% required to meet our budget is raised by the school (donations from alumni, etc.) each year. Tuition amounts for the current academic year can be found at this page on our web site. <Top> 4. Is financial aid available?Limited financial aid is available, and awards are granted based on need. More information about financial aid can be found at this page on our web site. <Top> 5. What is the One Subject Plan?Academic courses are offered one at a time to Upper School cadets at FUMA (grades 9-12) in five successive terms each lasting approximately 35 days. This schedule minimizes typical prioritization struggles while enabling students to focus study and class time on a single content area. Middle School students adhere to a traditional seven-period schedule.<Top> 6. How does the military program operate?FUMA’s independent military program incorporates into the classroom and living environments an array of positive military disciplines such as self discipline, punctuality, accountability, and respect for authority. Through offering this well ordered, supervised environment, students often discover abilities that were previously unable to utilize. Depending on the nature of unacceptable behavior, rules infractions are met with demerits and/or tours of marching.<Top> 7. What is the background of the typical FUMA cadet?The Academy’s applicant pool is impossible to categorize, as our cadets hail from a variety of geographic areas and represent a spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds, ethnicities, and academic abilities. The unifying thread among the Corps is a desire to experience success, and to achieve a positive self-image based on personal achievement. <Top> 8. I've heard that military schools are for “troublemakers.”One unfortunate (though persistent) stereotype of military schools is that they are but a step above reform schools, a home for troubled youths. At Fork Union Military Academy this is far from the truth. We expect our cadets to meet high standards in their performance, both academically and in their personal behavior. We accept only those young men who we believe can fulfill this responsibility. FUMA maintains stringent admission standards and denies acceptance to applicants who don’t make the cut. <Top> 9. Is Fork Union a place where a non-athlete can thrive?While the accomplishments of our student-athletes can create the perception that FUMA is for “jocks”, our Cadet Corps includes boys with every imaginable body type and ability level. Physical fitness is one of the pillars of our program, therefore we offer a popular, low-intensity intramural option for young men not wishing to participate in a team sport. Cadets can also choose from a variety of non-athletic activities including debate team, drama, chess club, woodworking club, classic cinema club, fishing club, game club, drill team, marching band, praise band, and choir.<Top> 10. Does a young man have to be Baptist to attend FUMA?While sharing the message of Christ with our students is central to FUMA’s mission, no religious affiliation is required for admission. Our students are expected to conduct themselves with kindness and respect. This expectation is reinforced and clarified in the chapel services during the week and morning devotionals held each day. Our goal is to provide young men a framework within which they may apply themselves toward achieving their academic potential while growing as men of character and integrity. 11. What is your policy on hazing?Hazing is NOT tolerated at FUMA. While the concept of a “plebe” year is often associated with military academies such as the United States Military Academy at West Point and the United States Naval Academy, this type of conduct is against the rules at FUMA. Initiation rites, acts of bullying, or other forms of hazing or harassment are not tolerated at Fork Union Military Academy. Such behavior will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. <Top> 12. What items are prohibited?Cadets are not permitted to have cars, cell phones, CD-players, mp3 players, desktop computers, stereo systems or pagers. There are other items not listed here that may be restricted based on whether the cadet is in the Middle or Upper School (for example, Upper School cadets may not have video game systems or games). A full list of prohibited items will be provided when you choose to enroll. <Top> |
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