Starfleet Academy

Starfleet Academy is an institution for learning, specifically to train cadets to be future members of Starfleet.

Requirements
Traditionally, when a person who wishes to join reaches the age of adult, they submit an application and undergo a series of tests to see if they'll get accepted. Once accepted, they train at one of the facilities, such as the primary one on Earth in the city of San Francisco. A usual course of study for officers is a four-year education, although speedy graduation or extended graduate programs are available. Enlisted service requires a much shorter training course, sometimes at a satellite facility of the Academy or at another Starfleet installation. 

The Academy's motto is "Ex Astris, Scientia", or "From the Stars, Knowledge." 

The facilities include holodecks, located on Archer Hall. (SS ST (Best Tools Available))

In 2271, the entrance exam's final question was worth fifty points. 

In the mid-22nd century, all cadets were required to study the worlds that had been destroyed by their dominant species through wars and environmental mismanagement. 

Required reading

 * The Prime Directive
 * Starfleet General Orders and Regulations

Curriculum

 * see Starfleet Academy courses.

Superintendents

 * Admiral Sulak (2350s)
 * Admiral Hahn (at least 2366 -)
 * Rear Admiral Andrea Brand (at least 2368 - 2372)
 * Rear Admiral Pradesh (2372 - 2373)
 * Admiral Andrea Brand (2373 - )
 * Admiral Bernard McTigue (2377 - ) (Grade unknown)

Commandants
''The nature of the division of responsibilities between the the Commandant of Starfleet Academy and the Superintendent of Starfleet Academy has not been established. At the modern United States Naval Academy, the Superintendent is the officer in charge of the Academy and the Commandant oversees discipline and day-to-day operations involving midshipmen.''
 * Admiral Pearson Everett (at least 2251 - ) (Grade unknown)
 * Admiral Fincher (at least 2357 - ) (Grade unknown)
 * Rear Admiral (name unestablished) (at least 2372 - )
 * Admiral Charlie Whatley (at least 2376 - )
 * Admiral Micheal Quay (at least 2377 - ) (Grade unknown)

Instructors

 * Lieutenant James T. Kirk (2250s)

Groups

 * Nova Squadron
 * Red Squad
 * Omega Squad