Program Overview

Introduction to Army ROTC

The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) is a college elective program for undergraduate and graduate students. ROTC cadets pursue the degree of their choice while learning valuable leadership skills. The program provides exceptional educational and career opportunities for a strong start in life.

Scholarship Options

Scholarship options include:

• Up to 100% tuition and fees
• Funds for books
• A monthly stipend for living expenses
• Special scholarship incentives for nursing students
• A two-year scholarship option for graduate students

Program Details

The Army ROTC program is a four-year college program that develops leadership and management skills for Army and civilian careers. Cadets can choose to serve as active duty officers or pursue a civilian career while serving in the Army Reserve or National Guard.

Curriculum

The curriculum includes:

• Military Science courses
• Physical Training
• Leadership Labs
• Cadet Life activities

Eligibility

To be eligible for the program, students must:

• Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident
• Have a GPA of at least 2.0
• Meet military medical qualification standards
• Have no civil convictions

Benefits

Benefits of the program include:

• Up to 100% tuition and fees covered
• Monthly stipend
• Funds for books
• Leadership training and experience
• Opportunity to serve as an officer in the U.S. Army

Green to Gold Program

The Green to Gold program is a scholarship program for current active duty soldiers who wish to become officers. The program provides:

• Up to 100% tuition and fees covered
• Monthly stipend
• Funds for books
• Opportunity to attend college and become an officer

Green to Gold Scholarship Opportunities

• 100% tuition and normal student fees covered by a 2, 3, or 4-year scholarship
• $300-$500 monthly stipend
• $600 per semester book allowance
• Room and board scholarships awarded on a merit basis

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP)

The SMP program allows cadets to be members of both the ROTC and a local Army National Guard unit. Benefits include:

• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits
• Up to $200 "kicker" depending on MOS
• Possible enlisted bonuses
• Up to $50,000 loan repayment post-AIT

National Guard Benefits

• 100% tuition reimbursement
• Montgomery G.I. Bill benefits
• Up to $200 "kicker" depending on MOS
• Possible enlisted bonuses
• Up to $50,000 loan repayment post-AIT
• Non-deployable with unit upon contracting until completion of school
• Monthly drill pay
• Roughly $1,000 for annual training

ROTC Class Structure

• 1 credit hour for freshman and sophomore level courses
• 3 credit hours for junior and senior level courses
• Physical training on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
• Leadership labs every other week
• 1 credit hour course

Commissioning

Cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants after four years and degree completion. There are no commitments until the start of the junior year.

Leadership and Management Skills

The Army ROTC program develops leadership and management skills for Army and civilian careers. Cadets learn valuable skills such as:

• Leadership
• Management
• Communication
• Problem-solving

Conclusion

The Army ROTC program at the University of Akron provides exceptional educational and career opportunities for students. With its comprehensive curriculum, leadership training, and scholarship options, the program is an excellent choice for those who wish to become officers in the U.S. Army or pursue a civilian career.