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Starfleet Academy in 2368
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Starfleet Academy as it was portayed in a simulation created by Species 8472 in 2375

Starfleet Academy was established as a four-year institution, in 2161, with the motto Ex Astris, Scientia, to serve as a training facility for Starfleet personnel. The grounds of Starfleet Academy, based in The Presidio of San Francisco on Earth, are not too distant from the central hub of Starfleet itself; Starfleet Headquarters. Miles O'Brien left Deep Space 9 to teach at the Academy, taking up the post of Professor of Engineering.

Preparation for Entrance

Entrance into Starfleet Academy begins with the acceptance of the 'hopefuls' application. Once the application is accepted, the 'hopeful' undergoes the Academy entrance competition exams, which are determined by the best score among a group of candidates competing to gain admission. In 2364, one such location for these competitions was on Relva VII. The exam contains sections on hyperspace physics and dynamic relationships, among others. As well as the infamous "psych test", where the prospective cadet must face their greatest fear, unnanounced tests can take place at any time during the exam period (TNG: "Coming of Age").

Not all 'hopefuls' make entry into the Starfleet Academy their first attempt, however, if their scores are high enough in the competition they may be eligible to reapply the following year. If the results of the reapplication are sufficent they will be accepted into the Academy (TNG: "Menage a Troi").

For non-Federation citizens, a 'hopeful' may attend Starfleet Academy if they can be sponsored and have a letter of reference written on their behalf by a command level officer. Once this is accomplished the 'hopeful' is eligible for the Academy Preparatory exam (DS9: "Heart of Stone").

Starfleet Academy Preparatory Program is the next stage for consideration of admission, which consists of six weeks of summer classes. By passing the Preparatory Program, a 'hopeful's' admittance is ensured, as they have now proved to the admissions committee that they are prepared, or determined, to become a cadet. Once this has been accomplished, the 'hopeful' is then eligible for the Starfleet Academy entrance exam (DS9: "Facets").

Once the former 'hopeful' is accepted, they are eligible to enroll for Academy courses.

Attending the Academy

Academy Personnel

Course Work

Many courses are composed of two sub-courses, Basic and Advanced. In addition, courses such as Engineering are composed of 'Level I' and 'Level II' sub-courses. Qualification titles reflect these course types.

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Extra Curricular

Starfleet Academy Training Bases

For the Elite Cadets:

Training Vessels

The Final Exam

Graduation

In 2368, Captain Jean-Luc Picard was asked to deliver the commencement address for that year's Academy graduates. The occasion was marred by the loss of a cadet in an accident shortly before commencement (TNG: "The First Duty").

Post-Graduate Options

Background Information

The Academy grounds were filmed at the Tillman Water Reclamation Plant in Van Nuys, California (the Starfleet Headquarters scenes were also filmed here). Matte painting by Illusion Arts were added for the larger buildings.

The Academy emblem is based on a design by Joe Senna. The Academy is "Ex Astris, Scientia", meaning "from the stars, knowledge" in Latin. The ancient Romans usually did not use verbs in inscriptions, so it would be better supplemented to "knowledge comes from the stars". The motto is a paraphrase of a quote on the Apollo 13 mission patch.


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