Founded in 1802, The United States Military Academy at West Point, is a well-known four-year academic and training institution in the Hudson Valley. The main goal is to shape each student into becoming a commissioned leader of character committed to the values of Duty, Honor, and Country for a career in the US Army. Cadets will endure vigorous training that will provide all the tools needed to be successful leaders. All graduates earn their Bachelor of Science degrees and are commissioned as second lieutenants in the United States Army.