Army ROTC/Military Science

College of Engineering and Architecture

The North Dakota State University Army Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program provides college-trained officers for the Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard. Army ROTC enhances a student's education. It provides unique educational opportunities by combining leadership and management theory with actual hands-on experience. Army ROTC helps the student to develop self-discipline, physical stamina and poise-the qualities basic to success in any worthwhile career.

Career Opportunities

Students who complete the Army ROTC program may pursue careers as officers in the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, or the active Army. Students selected for active duty will receive a starting salary in excess of $45,000 per year, plus free medical benefits, and have opportunities to travel to assignments throughout the world. Students selected for reserve components receive more than $4,900 per year for drills and annual training while pursuing their civilian careers. More importantly, the professional experience in management and leadership will enhance the student's marketability in any profession, civilian or military.

Scholarships

Army ROTC offers the NDSU student outstanding scholarship opportunities. Four-, three- and two-year scholarship opportunities are awarded to qualified students. Four-year scholarships are awarded to college freshmen, as well as high school seniors prior to enrolling in college. Two- and three-year scholarships are available to Tri-College students who are enrolled in, or plan to enroll in, the Army ROTC program. Scholarships pay for all tuition and fees, provide a $1,200 allowance for books and pay $300 to freshmen, $350 to sophomores, $450 to juniors and $500 to seniors monthly. Army ROTC awards more scholarships than any other service.

Program Description

The Army ROTC program consists of a two-year Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. The Basic Course is normally taken during the freshman and sophomore years. During these two years there is no military obligation, and a student may withdraw at any time. Students who have taken Junior ROTC, have active duty military experience, or are currently a member of a Reserve/National Guard unit may receive placement credit for the Basic Course.

Basic Course Highlights

ROTC classroom instruction covers opportunities in the various branches of the Army, orienteering, basic first aid, pistol or rifle marksmanship and leadership. In the leadership laboratory, students participate in rope bridging, drill and ceremonies, rappelling, weapons training and camouflage techniques. During the sophomore year, course work in military leadership and land navigation is offered. Students also can attend the ROTC's Leadership Training Course with pay, receive a $5,000 bonus and get credit for all the Basic Course classes.

Advanced Course Highlights

Only eligible students are authorized to enter the junior year of ROTC. Juniors receive a $450 monthly stipend while seniors receive $500. At this phase, students agree to complete the Army ROTC program and obtain a commission. Advanced Course students attend a five-week Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Wash. between the third and fourth years. This course permits students to put into practice the principles and theories they have acquired from on-campus instruction. Students receive pay for this course plus travel expenses, room and board, and medical and dental care.

Eligibility for the Advanced Course

The Advanced Course is open to any full-time student who:

1. Has two academic years of course work remaining,
2. Satisfies one of the following:
   • Veteran with honorable discharge,,
   • Completed ROTC Basic Course,
   • Has high school JROTC,
   • Attended leadership training course at Fort Knox, KY,
   • Member of National Guard or Reserve.
3. Can pass an Army physical,
4. Has a grade point average of at least 2.0 and
5. Has a desire to become an officer in the U.S. Army.

Alternative Financial Benefits

1. Scholarships (full tuition and fees with $1,200 for books per year),
2. $300 (freshmen), $350 (sophomores), $450 (juniors) and $500 (seniors) monthly stipends for contracted students,
3. Options for simultaneous membership in Reserve/National Guard which include additional incentives such as Montgomery GI Bill, GI Bill Kicker, 100% Tuition Reimbursement, federal and state tuition assistance, drill and annual training pay,
4. $5,000 bonus for completion of ROTC's Leadership Training Course,
5. $10,000 bonus upon Commissioning as a 2nd lieutenant and completion of Officer Basic Course,
6. $6,500 bonus upon commissioning as a 2nd lieutenant and selection as an officer for the North Dakota National Guard,
7. Other scholarships available through affiliated military organizations.

Military Science Minor

Contact Information

Army ROTC Enrollment Officer

North Dakota State University
Dept. #2495
Bentson/Bunker Fieldhouse 103
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Tel: (701) 231-7575 or (800) 798-7575

Office of Admission

North Dakota State University
Ceres 114
Dept 5230, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050

Tel: (701) 231-8643
Fax: (701) 231-8802
Email: NDSU.Admission@ndsu.edu
Web: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/prospective_students/

(02/10)