No, Army ROTC is an elective. If the student wishes to become more involved in the Army ROTC and pursue a commission then they will pursue an Army contract.
Yes, every major is compatible with Army ROTC.
Cadets in ¹ÏÉñÍø Army ROTC do experience a normal college life. Many join fraternities, clubs, SGA, and others. Other than Physical Training sessions (PT) and Leadership Development Labs on Thursday from 1330-1500, all other time is meant for your academics and personal life.
Army ROTC Cadets do not deploy. Only after the cadet has been commissioned, become a 2nd Lieutenant, and gone through Basic Course are they deployable.
Yes, Army ROTC cadets can select to go National Guard or Reserve instead of choosing Active Duty Service. NOTE: Active Duty is very competitive and those who do not receive Active Duty will go to either National Guard or Reserve.
¹ÏÉñÍø’s Army ROTC program has satellite programs at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Wesleyan University, and Regent University, so you can attend your regular classes at your home school and still be a cadet at ¹ÏÉñÍø’s Army ROTC program. Please talk to your school’s registrar to find out how to enroll in ¹ÏÉñÍø’s Military Science and Leadership classes.
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