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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If I enroll in Army ROTC, what is my future service obligation?<\/summary>\n

Enrolling in the ROTC Basic Course (the first two years of college) does not obligate you to serve unless you receive a scholarship. If you received a four-year ROTC scholarship, you must agree to serve four years full-time as an Army Officer after you graduate and then either extend your contract for four more years or serve four more years with the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) where you\u2019ll return to civilian life but need to be ready to help in a national emergency. If you received ROTC scholarships, you will potentially have a four-year full-time or eight-year part-time employment contract.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What makes Army ROTC different?<\/summary>\n

The Army has a wide range of careers in more places around the world than any other U.S. military branch. Army ROTC offers mentorship, shadowing opportunities, and real-world leadership training while still having the full college experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Army Officer salaries are generally comparable with mid- to senior-level corporate executives. However, when you consider additional benefits<\/a> like free health care for full-time Soldiers, as well as allowances for housing and food, opportunities to get an advanced degree without incurring debt, 30 days paid leave every year, and more financial benefits, the Army is more competitive than similar civilian careers. Take a look at these pay tables<\/a> to see current salaries.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

Can I still choose my college major?<\/summary>\n

Yes, you can choose any college major you wish and still commission as an Officer through ROTC when you graduate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

What are Army ROTC courses like?<\/summary>\n

In college, Army ROTC classes normally involve one elective class and one lab per semester. Although the classes involve hands-on fieldwork as well as classroom work, they are standard college classes that fit into a normal academic schedule.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

If I\u2019m in Army ROTC, do I still have to attend Basic Combat Training?<\/summary>\n

No, you\u2019ll receive this training as part of your ROTC coursework, so you do not have to attend Basic Combat Training as well. After graduation, you will attend\u00a0Basic Officer Leader Course (BOLC),<\/a>\u00a0which will prepare you for your career as an Army Officer through classroom and field training.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

How can I apply for an Army ROTC scholarship?<\/summary>\n

Once you complete your junior year of high school, you can get a head start on your future by applying for the ROTC National Scholarship (a four-year scholarship) at a\u00a0participating school<\/a>. Applications open at the start of each summer. To see all important application dates and learn more, visit\u00a0Army ROTC Scholarships<\/a>. To get started on your scholarship application right away, create an account on\u00a0My GoArmy\u00a0as the first step.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n

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Cadet Schedule<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cadets are allowed to pursue a Bachelor degree plan of their choice.  They are required to attend all courses relevant to their degree plan as well as mandatory Army ROTC courses.  These courses are described below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n