Frequently Asked Questions

No, there is no military commitment if you take our freshman or sophomore classes. Our Basic Military Science courses are open to all students, giving you the chance to explore leadership skills and learn about the Army before making any commitment. If a student chooses to “contract” with the Army or if you accept a scholarship then you would incur a service commitment.

Cadets typically participate in physical training (PT) three times a week in the morning, usually 6:00am, to avoid any class conflicts. This training focuses on overall fitness, conditioning, and preparation for the Army Fitness Test (AFT). We prioritize building fitness safely and progressively, regardless of where you are starting in your fitness journey.

Absolutely! We highly encourage Cadets to be full participants in their college experience. While ROTC is a significant commitment, the program is designed to allow Cadets to participate in varsity or club sports and be active in student organizations including fraternities or sororities.

On average, cadets take one military science class and one lab each week. Part of the lab experience is our group physical training. One weekend a semester students are invited to participate in a Field Training Experience (FTX) which allows students to put into practice what they are learning in class. Dates for this training are announced at the beginning of each semester so students can plan ahead.

Students can select between the three Army components to fulfill their service obligation: Active Duty, National Guard and Army Reserve. Upon graduation and commissioning as a Second Lieutenant, the standard active duty commitment is four years of active service. If you choose a reserve component (National Guard or Army Reserve), the service commitment is 8 years including drilling one weekend a month and two weeks during the summer.

Yes. All contracted Cadets are required to attend the Cadet Summer Training (CST), typically between their Junior and Senior years. There are also numerous opportunities for optional, specialized summer training, such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, and internships with various Army units globally.

Army ROTC scholarships can cover full tuition and fees, or room and board costs (students choose which they would like). All scholarship recipients also receive a monthly stipend of $420 and an annual book allowance of $1,200.
Learn more about scholarships opportunities here.

Absolutely! The first two years of courses are open to all students regardless of scholarship status. We often have students enroll in class and lab to “test” out the ROTC program. Only after a student meets the requirements and “contracts” with the Army will they have a service obligation. If a student would like to apply for a scholarship after taking class and lab they are eligible to compete for campus-based scholarships once they demonstrate academic and leadership potential.

Of course! Students can enroll in ROTC without any JROTC experience. About half of our cadets did not participate in JROTC. We will teach you everything you need to know!

Yes! While ROTC is a four year program, we have paths to help students join after their freshman year. As long as a student still has 60 credits to complete in their program, we can discuss opportunities to join ROTC. This also applies to graduate students who want to commission into the Army.

No! Students in ROTC are not deployable.