{"id":830,"date":"2022-09-09T16:54:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-09T16:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/?page_id=830"},"modified":"2026-03-06T22:12:50","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T22:12:50","slug":"apply","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/apply\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Apply for the Texan Corps of Cadets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>You must first&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.applytexas.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">apply to Tarleton State University<\/a>. You can major in any degree program, plus Cadets are provided the exclusive opportunity to complete a minor in Leadership Studies alongside your major program of study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/housing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete your application to Housing<\/a>&nbsp;and pay your room deposit. As a member of the Corps of Cadets, you will live in&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/map.tarleton.edu\/map\/?id=302&amp;mrkIid=176088\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Traditions South<\/a>. Your application to the Corps will be used to confirm your assignment to this residence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tarleton.kualihub.com\/app\/6973de36902bc6028aa89d31\/start\">Submit a Texan Corps of Cadets Application for Admission<\/a>. You may apply to the Corps as a Cadet for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a id=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/leadership-programs\/army\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/leadership-programs\/army\/\">Army ROTC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/leadership-programs\/air-force\/\">Air Force ROTC<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Texan Leader (Non-Commissioning Cadet)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/leadership-programs\/marine-corps\/\">The Marine PLC Program<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You must register for and attend a Texan Orientation.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/newstudent\/\">Learn more about New <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/newstudent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">S<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/newstudent\/\">tudent Registration Day<\/a>&nbsp;and what you need in order to attend.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Large group posing outside Tarleton State University building.\" class=\"wp-image-2526 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DOT-Week-2024-8.12.2024-LH-3092-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-texan-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2fa68b48e2aef335a0a5939d805de79e\"><strong>The application deadline for the Fall Semester is August 1, by 5 p.m. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-texan-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-a8814f4f0576f5afca411f625fcbbfd1\"><strong>The application deadline for the Spring Semester it is January 6, by 5 p.m.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d00d9beccae3133017bb023f46759be7\">Membership<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Texan Corps of Cadets at Tarleton State University designed for full-time students and is led by cadets. At Tarleton, all Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC participants are members of the Corps of Cadets. Additionally, all freshman and sophomore Cadets must enroll in Army or Air Force ROTC to maintain membership in the Corps. Cadets who do not contract with a military service may apply to remain in the Corps of Cadets as Texan Leader Cadets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"976\" height=\"787\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/First-Day-of-Fall-2024-08.22.24-CW-6351.png\" alt=\"Three people in Tarleton State University shirts walking on campus.\" class=\"wp-image-2522 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/First-Day-of-Fall-2024-08.22.24-CW-6351.png 976w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/First-Day-of-Fall-2024-08.22.24-CW-6351-300x242.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/First-Day-of-Fall-2024-08.22.24-CW-6351-496x400.png 496w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/First-Day-of-Fall-2024-08.22.24-CW-6351-768x619.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 976px) 100vw, 976px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48fcb357d0269b2fdf12665000bdc038\">Texan Corps of Cadets and ROTC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tarleton has participated in the Senior Reserve Officers\u2019 Training Corps (ROTC) since 1917. Unless contracted with the Army or Air Force, cadets who participate in the Corps and ROTC are under no obligation to serve in the Armed Services. Each ROTC department has its own department chair and staff, and is run independently according to the needs and administration of the service branch. The Commandant of Cadets is responsible for the military program at the institution, including its administration, discipline, and welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0e25714ec70d6850bceca5d300ca3069\">Cadets Contracted for Commission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The ROTC programs at Tarleton exist to commission well-educated officers into the Army and Air Force in sufficient numbers to meet the accession mission of these Services. All Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC contracted cadets are members of the Corps. Tarleton also participates in the Marine Corps Platoon Leader Course program for students seeking a commission in the United States Marine Corps.<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets in purple shirts stand in formation facing a speaker at a podium.\" class=\"wp-image-1795 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS-1568x1045.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/03\/PDH-PHOTO-YESSSSSS.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Cadets in purple Tarleton shirts march on campus.\" class=\"wp-image-2524 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/275\/2024\/08\/DAY-3-08.15.2024-LH-27-1568x1045.jpg 1568w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-tarleton-purple-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8b1d8e82550dbac65be856244625b9d2\">Non-contracted Cadets<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Non-contracted cadets (Texan Leader cadets) are required to complete four semesters of ROTC courses and participate in physical training and military lab to the extent allowed by the ROTC unit. All junior and senior cadets who do not contract with a military service may apply to remain in the Corps as a Texan Leader cadet. The Commandant is the approval authority for all Texan Leader cadets to participate as members of the Corps. Texan Leader cadets are allowed to participate in all Corps activities and may pursue a minor in Leadership Studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Senior Director of Strategic Studies (John Tarleton Leadership Academy) oversees the ROTC programs and the minor in Leadership Studies through the Departments of Military Science, Department of Aerospace Studies (via crosstown agreement) and the Department of Leadership and Strategic Studies. Each ROTC department has its own chair and staff, and is run independently according to the needs and administration of the service branch. The Commandant of Cadets is responsible for the military program at the institution, including its administration, discipline, and welfare.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The application deadline for the Fall Semester is August 1, by 5 p.m. The application deadline for the Spring Semester it is January 6, by 5 p.m.&nbsp; Membership The Texan &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":625,"featured_media":580,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-fullwidth.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"advgb_blocks_editor_width":"","advgb_blocks_columns_visual_guide":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-830","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"coauthors":[],"author_meta":{"author_link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/author\/swlhammond\/","display_name":"swlhammond"},"relative_dates":{"created":"Posted 4 years ago","modified":"Updated 1 month ago"},"absolute_dates":{"created":"Posted on September 9, 2022","modified":"Updated on March 6, 2026"},"absolute_dates_time":{"created":"Posted on September 9, 2022 4:54 pm","modified":"Updated on March 6, 2026 10:12 pm"},"featured_img_caption":"","featured_img":false,"series_order":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/830","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/625"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=830"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/830\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2982,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/830\/revisions\/2982"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cadets\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=830"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}