No. Students who enroll in ROTC don't join the Army. They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit. It is considered a college elective. A commitment to the Army isn't made until the student reaches their junior year.
Cadets commit a few hours per week to ROTC. They are free to spend the rest of their week engaged in other activities, including classes, internships and sports.
The Basic Course (freshman and sophomore) studies Army history, organization and structure. The techniques and principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout.
The Advanced Course (junior and senior) concentrates on tactical operations and military instruction, as well as advanced techniques of management, leadership and command.
We have a limited number of scholarships to help students in our program, including scholarships for enlisted National Guard or Army Reserves members. Visit our scholarships page for more information.
When ROTC scholarships are available, they are not awarded based on financial need. Instead, they’re awarded on merit. Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government or part-time work.
