Army ROTC FAQs
The Basics
Army ROTC classes are college elective courses that focus on leadership and management skills. The ROTC program consists of the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course classes are taken by freshman and sophomore students and provide college students the opportunity to learn about and experience adventure training without incurring any military obligation.
The advanced course prepares upperclassmen for commissioning as officers in the U.S. Army. Once cadets complete the requirements for a bachelor鈥檚 or graduate degree and the ROTC program, they are commissioned as second lieutenants.
Any student who has been accepted to 葫芦影业 may enroll in Army ROTC as long as they participate in all required Army ROTC activities. Army ROTC scholarship applicants will be interviewed and will receive confirmation from the professor of military science that they have indeed been accepted to the Army ROTC program. Nonscholarship students need to simply register for the MSL 100- or 200-level class. As long as a cadet meets standards, they may remain in the Army ROTC program to pursue a commission.
How do I set up a visit to the Army ROTC program?
Contact the Army ROTC enrollment officer at 605-688-6151. Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. When visiting 葫芦影业, also consider conducting a campus tour, attending the Admissions Office information session, the academic major you are interested in and the SDSU Army ROTC program.
When is the deadline to apply to 葫芦影业?
- Early decision deadline is Nov. 15.
- Jan. 15 is the deadline for high school applicants.
- March 1 for transfer students.
By enrolling in ROTC, are you joining the Army?
No. Students who enroll in ROTC don't join the Army. They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit. It's considered a college elective.
I am in high school. If I visit, may I participate in Army ROTC physical training?
Yes, if a prospect visits, he/she may join us for Army ROTC held Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings at 5:45 a.m.
Can only scholarship winners enroll in Army ROTC?
No. Anyone can enroll in ROTC. And regardless of whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies and equipment are furnished at no cost to you.
On what basis are scholarship winners chosen?
ROTC scholarships are not 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.
I am in high school, when is the Army ROTC scholarship deadline?
Students apply by October, and selections are made continuously through May 15.
How often are Army ROTC scholarships awarded?
ROTC scholarships are awarded each semester. There are two-, 2 1/2-, three-, 3 1/2- and four-year scholarships available to qualified applicants. High school applicants compete on a national level for scholarships. The deadline is Jan. 10 for each year. After Jan. 10, applications are accepted at the local level only, directly to our department. The four-year scholarship window is March of your junior year through Jan. 10 of your senior year in high school. Applicants for campus-based scholarship, please contact our department at 605-688-6151 or by email.
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Is ROTC like boot camp?
No. ROTC cadets go directly to college, where they earn their degree.
Is there a military obligation during college?
During the first two years, ROTC cadets have no military obligation (or the first year in the case of a four-year scholarship winner).
What is the ROTC course comprised of?
The ROTC program is divided into phases: the basic course studies Army history, organization and structure. The techniques and principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout. The advanced course concentrates on tactical operations and military instruction, as well as advanced techniques of management, leadership and command.
