All cadets are to return to campus from Christmas Break on Sunday, January 4, wearing their Class B uniform. Please note that dinner will not be served in the Dining Hall on January 4, as the facility will be closed that evening. Meal service will resume with breakfast on the morning of Monday, January 5. Thank you for your attention to this information as we prepare to welcome cadets back to campus.
Re-enrollment contracts will be available in Clarity on Monday, January 5. You will receive an email from the Admissions Office detailing what is required to re-enroll your cadet. For additional information about the re-enrollment process, please contact admissions@fuma.org.
Fork Union Military Academy is offering an optional Junior Seminar for cadets in the Class of 2027, focused on SAT preparation and early college application planning. Modeled after the required Senior Seminar, this 0.5 credit, pass/fail course meets twice a week and is designed to help cadets prepare for the May 2 SAT offered on campus, while also using the end of junior year and summer effectively before application season begins.
Topics include SAT test-taking strategies, building a college list, requesting letters of recommendation, creating College Board and Common App accounts, brainstorming the personal statement, and more. The seminar emphasizes active participation and independent practice to maximize results.
Details at a Glance:
Families interested in enrolling their cadet should complete the registration form here.
As we begin Christmas Break, we now look towards our next Major Leave which is Spring Break that is scheduled for Thursday, March 5-Monday, March 16. All cadets must depart campus for Spring Break. Spring Break Leave Requests are due in Orah by Friday, February 6.
Fork Union Military Academy has transitioned to Clarity for Financial Aid, Enrollment Agreements, and Billing beginning with the 2026-2027 school year. Returning families seeking financial aid must submit their Clarity application by January 5, 2026, to receive an award decision in February. Please note that the financial aid deadlines associated with January re-enrollment have already passed.
Please note: The 2025–2026 school year will remain in FACTS; all future years will be managed in Clarity.
Begin or complete your application at: https://app.clarityapp.com/sign-up
For assistance, please contact Bob Williams at williamsr@fuma.org or (434) 842-4243.
Graduation will be here before we know it, and we want to ensure your cadet’s diploma is perfect. The Class of 2026 families will soon receive a form to confirm how their senior’s name should appear on the diploma. Please take time to review and complete this form carefully using the exact name and spelling as you would like it to appear. It’s important that both you and your cadet agree on the name submitted, as changes cannot be made after the stated deadline.
All submissions are due by January 23 to meet our diploma ordering deadline.
Don’t miss your chance to secure a lasting keepsake of this school year! Pre-order your cadet’s yearbook today for $100. Yearbooks will be delivered in May and will feature all the unforgettable memories, moments, and milestones that made this year special. Families can also purchase yearbook recognition ads, starting at $60, to honor their cadet’s achievements and celebrate their journey.
For the safety and security of our cadets and campus community, independent delivery services such as Instacart, DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and similar vendors are not authorized to deliver on campus. All outside deliveries must follow the Academy’s approved procedures and be coordinated through the Quartermaster. Unscheduled or unauthorized drop-offs create safety and logistical concerns and will not be permitted.
Please ensure that any items your cadet needs are sent through commercial parcel carriers such as UPS and FedEx.
We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a secure and orderly environment for all cadets.
We are pleased to recommend Kristin Firewicz Studios to our cadet families for senior and cadet portraits. Kristin is a professional photographer contracted by the Academy to capture campus photos throughout the year and has been specializing in high school senior photography for over 10 years. Based right here in Fork Union, Kristin also has a studio conveniently located on campus.
For more information or to book your cadet’s private session, please visit Kristin’s website for special FUMA rates: Kristin Firewicz Studios
Do you want to do something special to surprise your cadet while being away from home? Treat him to a birthday surprise, a pick me-up, or a just because treat from the list below:
Ms. Rhonda White, Assistant to the Commandant, provides parents with the opportunity to treat their cadet with something special. Choose from the following:
For more information, please contact Ms. Rhonda White at whiter@fuma.org or 434-842-4203.
Please always check the Academic Calendar for updates on events. Below are a few coming up in the next couple months:
Best regards,
Kelly Barnette
Director of Communications
Fork Union Military Academy
Email: barnettek@fuma.org
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