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Navy ROTC

The Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) Unit, established at Southern University in 1971, provides an opportunity for mentally, morally, and physically qualified students at Southern University, Louisiana State University, Southeastern Louisiana University and Baton Rouge Community College to compete for commissions in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. To earn a commission, a Midshipman or an Officer Candidate must complete all requirements for a bachelor's degree in accordance with university rules and regulations, must complete the Naval Science curriculum, and receive a favorable recommendation from the Professor of Naval Science.

Website: https://www.subr.edu/subhome/14
Navy ROTC National Website: https://www.netc.navy.mil/NSTC/NROTC/

Naval Science Department courses are approved for substitution for the following University General Education Requirements:
• Naval Science Lab for physical education courses
• Naval Science courses for free electives or non-technical electives in their degree programs
• Naval Science Lab for Freshman Studies/College Success Skills (provided student completes the program and receives a commission)

Navy ROTC Scholarship Course Requirements
All scholarship-seeking students (excluding Advanced Standing) must complete the following core curriculum requirements regardless of major:
• Mathematics: 6 credit hours of Calculus
• Physics: 6 credit hours of calculus-based Physics with lab
• English: 6 credit hours of English
• History/Security: 3 credit hours of American History or National Security Policy
• Culture: 3 credit hours of World Culture or Regional Studies (focusing on regions of interest to the Navy)

Note: For a current list of approved courses satisfying these requirements, please contact a staff member listed on our website.

Scholarship Opportunities
There are several different types of scholarship opportunities available to attend Naval ROTC. Opportunities ranging from two to four years of benefits, the types of scholarships available to prospective NROTC midshipmen and the respective descriptions are listed below. There is also a College Program opportunity available to students not eligible for a scholarship to participate in NROTC and earn a commission in the United States Navy or Marine Corps.

For Current College Students, refer to the College Program description below
For High School Students, refer to the National Scholarship and Naval ROTC Preparatory Program descriptions

College Program (Navy/Nurse/Marine Option)
The NROTC College Program is for students who have not received NROTC national scholarship. College Program students receive uniforms and Naval Science textbooks at no cost, but receive no other financial benefits. College Program students attend classes and participate in all NROTC activities just like their scholarship student peers, strengthening competitiveness to be awarded scholarship.

College program students can be nominated for 3-year scholarships after successful performance during their first full year in the program (Marine option midshipmen are eligible after their first fall semester). If not selected for a 3-year scholarship, students can be re-nominated for a 2-year scholarship the following year. Any students not selected for a 2-year scholarship are automatically screened for Advanced Standing.

Advanced Standing: College Program students can also be selected for commissioning via Advanced Standing. For those who do not receive a side-load scholarship, Advanced Standing allows them to complete the four-year program and commission into the Navy or Marine Corps.

Midshipmen with an Advanced Standing contract receive a subsistence allowance of $350 per month in their junior year, increasing to $400 in their senior year. All uniforms and NROTC course materials are still provided at no cost.

Once selected for a 2- or 3-year scholarship, also known as a “side-load scholarship”, students begin receiving a stipend and other benefits in addition to full tuition and fees just like national scholarship recipients. These benefits are not retroactive. They have no service obligation and do not participate in summer training until selected for scholarship or advanced standing. While calculus and physics are not requirements for college program students, it is highly encouraged that they take these courses as scholarships are largely awarded on academic performance.

Note on course requirements for Navy Option Students: All 2- and 3- year scholarships, except Advanced Standing, require that the student take 6 credits of Calculus and 6 credits of Calculus-based Physics with associated lab REGARDLESS OF MAJOR OR DEGREE.

Eligibility Requirements for College Program Students:
1. Be motivated to serve as a commissioned officer in the Naval Service;
2. Have more than two years of college coursework remaining until they receive a degree.
3. Be a U.S. or naturalized citizen or have submitted naturalization papers (must be naturalized prior to entry to Scholarship Contract)
4. Be enrolled as a full-time student at a host institution or an institution with a cross-town
5. Enrollment agreement
6. Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency certificate;
7. Have no apparent physically disqualifying factors based on a review of the Report of Medical History DD Form 2807-1
8. Have the ability to meet the height/weight requirements
9. Have no felony conviction or conviction by courts-martial
10. Not be awaiting criminal trial or sentencing, be under any other type of military or civil restraint as a result of violation of law or regulation, or have been convicted of an offense the nature of which renders the applicant unfit for commissioned service
11. Meet DoN requirements concerning use of drugs or alcohol in accordance with OPNAVINST 5350.8 (series). Each unit shall explain these requirements to students before they execute the NROTC College Program Application NSTC 1533/133 and ask that each student, as part of the application process, sign the Drug and Alcohol Statement of Understanding NSTC 1533/153.
12. Complete and sign Drug Statement for Naval Reserve Officer Corps Application NSTC 1533/101. Any completed statements with positive responses will be forwarded to NSTC 92 for waiver consideration. Any student who answers yes to questions concerning previous use or involvement with drugs may not be awarded Scholarship/Advanced Standing without the specific approval of Director of Officer Development, NSTC N04.
13. Have no body piercings and tattoos that violate Navy or Marine Corps policy, as applicable

More information on what the 2- and 3- year scholarship coverage and limitations can be found at this link: https://www.netc.navy.mil/Commands/Naval-Service-Training-Command/NROTC/Prospective-Midshipmen/Scholarship-and-Non-Scholarship-Options/Two-and-Three-Year-National-Scholarship/

For information on how to join as a College Program student and how to pursue a Sideload Scholarship, please reach out to one of the Lieutenants on the staff page on our website above or email sunrotc@subr.edu. Also feel free to stop by McNair Hall on campus to inquire about opportunities to serve.

National Scholarship (Navy/Nurse or Marine Option)
The National Scholarship covers full tuition, required fees, a stipend for textbooks, uniforms and a monthly subsistence allowance for each month of the academic year. It applies to all four-year colleges who have a NROTC unit, including Southern University and LSU. This scholarship can be applied for by both Navy and Marine Corps options. The deadline for applying for this scholarship is January 31st of the proceeding calendar year in which you plan to start college. However, it is recommended that you start the application process as soon as possible, as early as the Spring of your junior year of high school. The application opens on April 1st. Applications must be submitted on the Naval ROTC website.

Naval ROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship (Navy Option Only)
The Naval ROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) scholarship is a program aimed to prepare midshipman-candidates to succeed in the Naval ROTC program. The program selects candidates with great academic and leadership potential and improves their learning capabilities so that they are able to academically address the rigorous, demanding, and fast paced courses at the college and NROTC program levels. For individuals who are striving for a follow-on four year Naval ROTC contract to Southern University and A&M College, this preparatory program provides an initial year of academics and military orientation focused on preparing students for university and NROTC success by providing tuition, fees, room & board. The application and related forms/documents can be found here:

**DEADLINE IS JAN 31ST OF THE YEAR YOU INTEND TO ATTEND SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY IN THE FALL**

(i.e. Jan 31st, 2024, for intended attendance date of Fall 2024)