*NEW AUGUST 2020!  COURSEWORK HAS CHANGED!  ​

*POLARIS 
Polaris is where all cadets will access their service record, check their progress towards promotion and view their ribbon rack.

​Section 2 of the user guide shows clearly where cadets need to 'click' to access courses and promotion exams.
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The user guide for Polais can be found at the link below.  The user guide is a 'live document', important information is changed and updated frequently. 

Review the document carefully. If you have questions, ask them through the Wolverine Divison Chain-of Command.
homeport.seacadets.org/HomeportDownloads/Library/994/PolarisUserGuide.1.0.pdf

​Why to I need to do coursework?
In order to advance (get promoted) in the Sea Cadet Program you need four things;
1. Coursework.
2. Time in rate (TIR).
3. An advanced Training.
​4. Pass the physical readiness test (PRT).

NOTE: Sea Cadets are expected to complete all these elements in order to be eligable for promotion every six months.

League Cadets have three parts to achieve promotion;
1. Coursework.
2. TIme in rate (TIR).
​3. Pass the physical readiness test (PRT).

NOTE: League Cadets can promote every four months until they reach Petty Officer, then they can promote every six months.
Chief Petty Officer Coursework TIPS's for Success

"Stay motivated and don't delay because remember, a 100% keeps the XO and FO at bay!"
CPO Jake Chism, 2017 Grad.

​"Keep your long term goals in sight. It helps to remember when you're putting in the hard work. If you want to make CPO/PO1, etc print out an image that reminds you of that, and display it where you work".
​CPO Rosalie D'Onofrio, 2017 Grad.

​​"Never in your is anything really worth having, going to be handed to you. You have to put in the work to earn it. You might as well get after it early so that you can enjoy the accomplishments longer"
​​CPO Blaine Bradley, 2017 Grad.

"What is being taught to you at drill and at training, even though it doesn’t seem like it, is preparing you for your life in the future and present''
CPO Ryan Talbot, 2018 Grad.