TU NROTC

Honor - Courage - Commitment

Tuskegee University Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps

Mission: To develop future officers mentally, morally, and physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of duty, loyalty, and the core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment in order to commission college graduates as naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the Naval Service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government. 
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Captain Roberts

Commanding Officer

Surface Warfare

Commander Hochard

Executive Officer

Naval Aviator

Captain Novak

Marine Officer Instructor

GYSGT Terrell

Assistant Marine Officer Instructor

Drill Instructor

LT Cruvant

Sophomore - Junior Class Advisor

Submarine Warfare

LT Hall

Freshman -Senior Class Advisor

Surface Warfare

Sheila Gaillard

NROTC Liaison

Become A Midshipmen

The purpose of this program is to both develop and prepare college graduates as commissioned naval officers. Midshipmen will participate in several unit lead experiences that will mold them into the future leaders that the United States Navy and Marine Corps need.

There are several scholarship opportunities that will help potential Midshipmen enter into the program. The biggest distinguishing factor when it comes to the scholarships is how you are able to earn them.
To be eligible for enrollment as a Midshipman, an applicant must:

  1.  Be a United States citizen
  2. Have no moral obligations or personal convictions that will prevent bearing of arms, and supporting and defending the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic
  3. Meet age requirements of at least 17 years on or before 1 September of the year of enrollment and less than 27 years on 30 June of the year an applicant expects to graduate, complete all NROTC training requirements, and be commissioned
  4. Meet physical requirements for the NROTC Program
  5. Be accepted for admission as a full-time student at Tuskegee University
Naval Courses
  • NAVS 0101          Introduction to Naval Science
  • NAVS 0102          Sea power and Maritime Affairs
  • NAVS 0201          Leadership and Management
  • NAVS 0206          Navigation
  • NAVS 0305          Ship Systems I (Engineering)
  • NAVS 0306          Ship Systems II (Weapons)
  • NAVS 0405          Naval Operations and Seamanship
  • NAVS 0402          Leadership and Ethics

Marine Courses
  • NAVS 0101          Introduction to Naval Science
  • NAVS 0102          Sea power and Maritime Affairs
  • NAVS 0201          Leadership and Management
  • NAVS 0303          Evolution of Warfare
  • NAVS 0403          Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
  • NAVS 0402          Leadership and Ethics  


The Department of the Navy pays:
  • Tuition
  •  Fees
  •  $375 per semester for textbooks
  • Tuskegee University currently pays full room and board in select residence halls for NROTC scholarship recipients.
Monthly Stipend (For those on scholarship):
  • Freshmen - $250
  •  Sophomores - $300
  • Juniors - $350
  • Seniors - $400
Active duty service requirements for scholarship midshipmen vary depending on the warfare area they enter. The basic requirement is eight years, five of which must be on active duty. The remaining three years may be completed on active duty or in the reserves. Note that some warfare communities have additional requirements:
  • Surface Warfare (ships) – 8 years total, at least 5 on active duty
  • Submarine Warfare – 8 years total, at least 5 on active duty
  • Naval Aviator (pilot, Navy or Marine) – 8 years active duty after qualification as a Naval Aviator
  • Naval Flight Officer (backseat, Navy or Marine) – 8 years total, 6 years active duty after qualifying
  • Special Warfare (SEAL) – 8 years total, at least 4 years on active duty
  • USMC Officer – 8 years total, at least 4 years on active duty
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National Scholarship

The national scholarship is the most well-known scholarship that provides funds that cover all four years of tuition towards the degree that you pursue.

There are also scholarship options to provide for those that only require 2-3 years of education.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Meet the required SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum SAT scores are 550 Critical Reading, 540 Math (1100 combined), and the minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English (44 combined).*
  • Be between 17-23 years of age by Sept. 1 of the year starting college
  • Have no criminal record
  • Be physically/medically qualified by Navy standards
  • Be admitted to an approved NROTC college or university
Some basic responsibilities of Midshipmen are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
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Minority Serving Institution Scholarship Reservation (MSISR)

The minority serving institution scholarship is dedicated toward students who are interested in attending a Historically Black College & University (HBCU), Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) or Minority Serving Institution (MSI).

This scholarship covers the same kind of benefits in relation to the national scholarship.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Meet the required SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum SAT scores are 550 Critical Reading, 540 Math (1100 combined), and the minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English (44 combined).*
  • Be between 17-23 years of age by Sept. 1 of the year starting college
  • Have no criminal record
  • Be physically/medically qualified by Navy standards
  • Be admitted to an approved NROTC college or university

*Note: MSISR eligibility does not require 1100 combined, but you must still have SAT scores of 540 Math and 550 Critical Reading or ACT scores of 21 Math and 22 English.

Some basic responsibilities of Midshipmen are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
Apply Now

USMC Frederick C. Branch (FCB)

The Frederick C. Branch Leadership Scholarship is named in honor of the first African-American Marine Corps Officer who was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant on 10 November 1945. This is a subset of the NROTC scholarship. It is available at 17 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Be a U. S. Citizen.
  • Be 17 years of age by 1 September of the first year of college and younger than 27 on 31 December of the year in which college graduation and commissioning are anticipated.
  • Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalent certificate.
  • Be physically qualified and be within height-weight standards.
  • Personally exemplify and display the following:
  • Character-Morally qualified and no record of military or civil offenses.
  • A score of 74 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT), a composite score of 22 on the American College Test (ACT) or a combined score of 1000 in Math and Evidence-Based Reading on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).
  • Meet admission requirements of an NROTC-affiliated college or university of choice.
Some basic responsibilities of Midshipmen are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
Apply Now

NROTC Preparatory Program Scholarship

The preparatory program scholarship is focused around students who have great potential for the NROTC program but lack the necessary standardized test scores or advanced course completions.

This scholarship helps potential Midshipmen who do not meet the test score requirements by allowing them to be a part of the program with their first year of tuition covered, giving them the opportunity to strengthen their academic background to increase their scores and earn them the full benefits of the scholarship.

*NPP Midshipmen will not have monthly stipend for their first year*
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Meet the required SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum SAT scores are 550 Critical Reading, 540 Math (1100 combined), and the minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English (44 combined).*
  • Be between 17-23 years of age by Sept. 1 of the year starting college
  • Have no criminal record
  • Be physically/medically qualified by Navy standards
  • Be admitted to an approved NROTC college or university
Some basic responsibilities of Midshipmen are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
Apply Now

College Programmer

The college programmer option is geared towards those who do not have a scholarship with the NROTC program. This still allows civilians to come in and be a part of the unit, but the military does not cover the cost of tuition or the other expenses related to the college experience.

Generally, college programmers pay for their first year until they earn a full scholarship with the U.S. Navy. This is a requirement to continue through the program.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Must be a high school graduate
  • Meet the required SAT and/or ACT scores. The minimum SAT scores are 550 Critical Reading, 540 Math (1100 combined), and the minimum ACT scores are 21 Math, 22 English (44 combined).*
  • Be between 17-23 years of age by Sept. 1 of the year starting college
  • Have no criminal record
  • Be physically/medically qualified by Navy standards
  • Be admitted to an approved NROTC college or university
Some basic responsibilities of Midshipmen are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
Apply Now

Seaman to Admiral (STA-21) Program

The STA-21 program is dedicated toward providing the opportunity for enlisted sailors to go back and get their college degree as a part of an NROTC school.
The applicant's history of fleet performance will receive consideration during the selection process.

Emphasis will be placed on the identification of those applicants who possess the academic and leadership potential necessary to become outstanding Naval officers.
The STA-21 Program will keep all participants on active duty at their current enlisted pay grade. This means they will receive all the pay, allowances, benefits, and privileges they currently enjoy and will still be eligible for enlisted advancement while in the program: Time spent in school will not count towards retirement, however, it will count towards pay purposes.  

Sailors will receive up to $10,000 per year to cover tuition, books, and fees. The Sailor will pay any costs above $10,000 per year. Participants attending inexpensive universities that do not require use of the entire $10,000 for any year will not be able to keep the difference.
Some basic responsibilities of Officer Candidate (OC) are as follows:
  • Maintain military standards both in and out of uniform
  • Participate in unit events
  • Ensure that you are attending and passing classes 
  • Maintain your physical fitness to preform to Navy or Marine Corps standards
  • Develop your level of professionalism
Apply Now
  •  3/25/2023 08:00 AM
  •   Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, USA

The Open House event is designed to help educate and motivate present and potential students to seek out NROTC and join our program.

  •  2/16/2023 08:00 AM - 2/19/2023 08:00 AM
  •   Tulane, New Orleans, LA, United States

TUNROTC will compete in drill with other NROTC programs around the US.

  •  2/12/2023 04:00 PM
  •   Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, USA

TUNROTC will be hosting a watch party for the upcoming 2023 Super Bowl. This is great time for midshipmen to socialize and focus on unit bonding.

MIDN 1/C Henry Officer Candidate School

What to should I expect when I get to Tuskegee University?

One of the first things that will happen when you arrive is NSO (New Student Orientation. NSO is a two day process where new Midshipmen will learn about how TUNROTC works as well as receive all necessary gear associated with the program.

What are the requirements of a Midshipmen?

Overall, being a Midshipmen means being held to a higher standard than normal college students. You must maintain a certain GPA of a 2.5, participate in unit functions, as well as pass the physical standards of the US Navy.

Do I have to go to bootcamp?

The short answer is no. The closest thing that NROTC program offers compared to "bootcamp" is New Student Indoctrination (NSI). NSI is where new Midshipmen travel to Naval Station Great Lakes. Here Midshipmen will go through an expeditious training program that teaches new comers the basics of military protocol and professionalism.

How many hours of NROTC activities are there during the average week?

Overall, this entirely depends on the Midshipmen command structure to both schedule and execute events. The events will vary with each week but for the most part the events will take place at times that work around Midshipmen's academics.

Can I participate in other extracurriculars found around campus?

Absolutely. One of the perks of coming to a university such as Tuskegee is the abundant opportunities that are offered at school. Some involve internships, work-study positions, clubs, and associations. The important thing to remember is that being a Midshipmen comes first. At the end of the day the whole point of you being here is to commission as a Naval Officer.

How much do I get paid in a month?

The Department of the Navy pays:
  • Tuition
  •  fees
  •  $375 per semester for textbooks
  • Tuskegee University currently pays full room and board in select residence halls for NROTC scholarship recipients.
Monthly Stipend (For those on scholarship):
  • Freshmen - $250
  •  Sophomores - $300
  • Juniors - $350
  • Seniors - $400

Do I need forms of ID or copies of my medical record?

Yes. One of the first things you do when you report to the unit is complete your documentation. Part of this process involves providing forms of ID (social security card, birth certificate, drivers license) as well as having up to date medical documents.

Can I bring my car to school?

Yes. When participating in some NROTC functions and living at Tuskegee, having a car is a very useful tool. For most of the functions having a method to get both on and off campus comes in handy.

Do I need to be enrolled or be accepted into the school prior to joining NROTC?

Yes. In order to be apart of the program all students must be registered and plan on attending the university.
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