The Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy is located at the Historic Dodgertown sports facility in Vero Beach, Florida.

Historic Dodgertown-Vero Beach includes on-site housing and dining options for Umpire Training Academy students.

To be accepted to the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy, individuals must be at least 18 years of age and in good physical condition.

Candidates are not required to have prior experience in umpiring, as all students receive the same comprehensive training and evaluation.

Students at the Minor League Baseball Umpire Training Academy are graded on an overall pass or fail system for each course, based on satisfactory progress in the core competency areas and written examination scores.