Naval Science
Naval science course work is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. All naval science students enroll in NAVR 1010, 2020, 4010, and 4020. Those desiring commissions in the U.S. Navy enroll in NAVR 3020, 3030, 3040, and 4030 for upper- division work. Those desiring commissions in the U.S. Marine Corps enroll in NAVR 3101 and 4101 for upper-division work.
Scholarship Programs
NROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs, and two-year and four-year college (non-scholarship) programs. Navy scholarships may be earned while students are enrolled in the college program. Scholarship students receive tuition and fees, a $375 book allowance per semester, and a $250 per month subsistence allowance. This subsistence allowance gradually rises to $400 by the student’s senior year. College program students receive a $350 per month subsistence allowance their junior year and $400 per month subsisteance allowance their senior year in the program.
Naval science (Navy option) students must complete one year of calculus, physics, and English, and one semester of American military history or national security policy, and a cultural course. Students should check with their naval science instructor to determine specific course offerings that fulfill the above requirements.
Degree Credits
The number of NROTC semester hours of credit that may count toward degree requirements is determined by the individual colleges. Students should therefore consider their college’s policy when formulating their degree plan.
Commissioned Service
Opportunities for commissioned service are presently available in the unrestricted line (surface, subsurface, aviation, special warfare, and special operations) and staff corps (nursing) in the U.S. Navy. Opportunities in ground and aviation specialties are available in the U.S. Marine Corps. Students interested in other programs leading to commissions in either the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps are encouraged to contact the NROTC unit on campus. All commissioning programs require that the student be working toward, and receive, a college degree.
