Important Information for Fall Enrollment

Summer Update for Fall Enrollment:

June 27, 2025

Greetings from Fork Union Military Academy!

We hope this message finds you well and enjoying a restful summer. As we eagerly anticipate the start of the 2025-2026 Academic Year at Fork Union Military Academy, we are committed to keeping you informed and prepared. This email includes essential updates and important information that will help you get ready for fall enrollment and ensure a smooth transition to campus in August. 

New updates will be labeled "New!" each week.

2025-2026 Enrollment Information

If you are interested in enrolling your son at Fork Union Military Academy for the 2025-2026 Academic Year and have yet to complete the application process in FUMA's Parent's Portal, please do so as soon as possible. If you have any questions about Fork Union Military Academy, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org.  

Check-In Dates

• Monday, August 11 - Families must select a check-in time between 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • This check-in date is for All Football Players, including 7th through 12th Grade & Postgraduates, as well as Cadet Leadership Training.
• Monday, August 18 - Families must select a check-in time between 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • This check-in date is for All New & Returning Cadets, including PG Basketball and PG Lacrosse.

Please Note: Before arriving, please make sure you have logged into FUMA’s Parent’s Portal and have completed the Enrollment Checklist.   

Please ensure that your: 

1. "2025-2026 Enrollment Contract" has been signed and submitted
2. "FACTS Tuition Management Account" has been setup
3. "2025 Check-In / Registration Time" has been selected
4. "Academic Calendar" has been viewed
5. "Health Profile on SchoolDoc" has been completed 
6. "Attendance Policy/Parent Statement of Support" has been submitted
7. "Adult Permission Form" has been authorized
8. "Athletic Sign Up Form" has been submitted
9. "Sway Concussion Testing" has been completed (please note - the school code will be sent in July)
10. "Fork Union Honor Code" has been submitted
11. "Snack & Activity Plan" has been selected
12. "Packing List for New & Returning Cadets" has been reviewed

Should you have any questions, please reach out to the Admission Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org. 

New! Packing List for New and Returning Students 

Please refer to this list for all the essentials cadets should bring with them on check-in day. Keep in mind, your cadet may need to bring athletic equipment/supplies, these lists will be sent out soon. 

Please click here to find the Cadet Packing List.

*Calling Cards* -- Your cadet will have a telephone in his room that he can use to stay connected with family and friends. Calling cards are only needed for international calls. 

New! Webinar: Getting Started at Fork Union Military Academy 

The Admissions Department recently hosted a webinar for new parents to get ready for the upcoming school year. This one-hour session covered essential information to ensure a smooth transition to Fork Union Military Academy. If you missed it, we encourage you to watch the recording here. 

Health Forms 

Fork Union Military Academy's Infirmary uses SchoolDoc to manage the required annual health forms. Please make sure you have completed your health profile before arriving to campus. You will receive an email inviting you to SchoolDoc. If you have not received this email, please contact the Infirmary at infirmary@fuma.org.

Please note that the nurses will be reviewing all health forms when you arrive on campus to check-in. Any incomplete forms, especially those that require a healthcare provider signature, may delay the check-in process. Parents will be responsible for completing these items before they can leave their cadet on campus. We cannot accept paper forms at check-in.

For all school and health related questions, please contact the Infirmary at 434-842-4310 or infirmary@fuma.org.

*Official Transcript Information* 

Ensuring we have this information now will better help our scheduling team set your son's academic schedule. Please make sure the official transcript is signed, sealed, and has all complete information (grades and credits earned). The official document needs to come directly from the school your son attended last year.  

We cannot update our transcript information or finalize scheduling without an official transcript.

The following documents cannot be accepted as official transcripts: 

• Picture images/screenshots uploaded 
• Progress reports 
• Computer printouts from school information system  
• A transcript that is unsigned and/or does not have the school seal 

If you have any questions regarding the transcript or need any further assistance, please contact our Admissions Office at 434-842-4205 or admissions@fuma.org. 

Hair Cuts

Fork Union Military Academy would like to request your son to arrive on campus clean shaven and with a proper haircut. The regulation haircut for Fork Union Military Academy is:

Hair will be neat and closely trimmed. Hair will be kept 1 inch or less on top. The sides will be tapered/faded (evenly graduated) all the way around the head. No block lines and no temple tapers are allowed. Hard parts are not authorized. Sideburns will not extend below the top of the orifice of the ear. Sideburns will not be styled to taper, flare or come to a point. The length of an individual hair of the sideburn will not exceed 1/8 inch when fully extended.

If your son is unable to receive a haircut prior to check-in, we can arrange for him to see our barber on campus. 

2025-2026 Calendar

Once your cadet arrives on check-in day, they must be prepared to stay on campus for the remainder of the contracted year. Day Students playing football should be prepared to spend the night on campus from Monday, August 11-Tuesday, August 19.  

The first day of class is Thursday, August 21. Saturday, August 23 is a class day and all cadets, including Day Students, are required to attend. 

Please note that once your cadet arrives on campus, cell phones are not allowed, and communication will be limited for the first several weeks. 

To view the 2025-2026 Calendar, please click here.

Please stay tuned for more information to be release in the next few weeks, including snack plans and athletic packing lists. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. 

We are looking forward to seeing you in August!

Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org

This email can also be found on the Parents page of forkunion.com under Announcements.