Leadership That Lasts a Lifetime
Army ROTC is an elective curriculum you take along with your required college classes. It gives you the tools, training and experiences that will help you succeed in any competitive environment. Along with great leadership training, Army ROTC can pay for your college tuition. Because Army ROTC is an elective, you can participate your freshman and sophomore years without any obligation to join the Army. You will have a normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but when you graduate, you will be commissioned as an Officer in the Army. At that point, you will have a wide range of interest areas you can specialize in called branches.
The United States Army operates a Military Science and Leadership unit of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) at the California State University Long Beach and University of California Irvine. The program is a cooperative effort between the Army and the University. It provides prerequisite leadership training qualifications for students desiring to earn appointments as Second Lieutenants in either the United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, or the Army National Guard. Army ROTC students pursue a University degree in an academic discipline of their choice, incur no obligation during their first two years of participation, and are not members of the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard unless they are ROTC scholarship winners.
Military Science and Leadership classes are elective courses that use a combination of academics and hands-on training to teach students leadership, responsibility, and teamwork. These classes add management training, practical experience, and personal growth opportunities to a student's university education. First and second-year courses are open to any University student, and participation in ROTC only requires a few hours a week--it won't interfere with a student's required college curriculum (or social life).
Scholarships
Scholarships and stipends in Army ROTC help you focus on what's important. Namely, getting that college degree not how you'll pay for it.
Whether you're a college-bound high school student or already attending a college or university, Army ROTC has scholarships available. Scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit and grades, not financial need.
Army ROTC scholarships consist of:
•Two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree
•Full-tuition scholarships
•The option for room and board in place of tuition, if you should qualify
•Additional allowances for books and fees
Army ROTC 4 Year Scholarship
This scholarship is for high school seniors and for people planning to enter college but who are not currently enrolled in any college.
* Full tuition, $1200 a year for books, $300 living stipend per month for Freshmen, $350 for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors during the academic year.
* Timeline to apply is March 1st during your junior year, and December 31st of your senior year.
Army ROTC 3 Year Scholarship
These scholarships are for students currently enrolled full time in a college or university curriculum.
* Full tuition, $900 a year for books, living stipend per month of $350 for Sophomores, $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors, for up to 10 months.
* Any current Army cadet or current full time student can apply.
* Applications are always being accepted. If you are interested in applying, contact 1LT Couture
Army ROTC 2 Year / Campus Based Scholarships
* Available 2-year scholarships pay full tuition, $900 a year for books and a monthly stipend of $450 for Juniors, and $500 for Seniors, for up to 10 months.
* Cadets are required to attend the Leadership Training Course (LTC) the summer before in order to fulfill the basic course requirement. They should be serious about a career as an Army Officer and will need to sign a conditional contract. Pays approximately $700 (minus taxes), and all meals, housing, transportation and uniforms are paid for by the government. This camp is not the same as Army Basic Training or "Boot Camp".
* Any current full time student serious about a career as an Army Officer can apply.
* Applications are always being accepted. If you are interested in applying, contact MAJ Culbertson at (785) 864-1113.
Living Expenses
Army ROTC scholarships also provide monthly living allowances for each school year. You can earn certain amounts depending on your level in the Army ROTC curriculum:
•1st year, $300 per month
•2nd year, $350 per month
•3rd year, $450 per month
•4th year, $500 per month
This allowance is also available to all non-scholarship Cadets enrolled in the Army ROTC Advanced Course (3rd and 4th years).
CSULB
Full Tuition $ 2,864*
Stipend $ 3,000
Books $ 1,200
Annual Total $ 7,064
Over 4 Years $ 28,256
Army ROTC Scholarship Program
Army ROTC Scholarship Program can cover tuition and fees, a textbook allowance, and a monthly stipend during the academic year. The Army ROTC Scholarship provides full tuition and fees. Army ROTC students scholarships will also receive a room and board scholarship (capped at the double room rate) during all years the student is receiving the scholarship and is living on campus. Scholarships are available in all academic disciplines to qualified students based on ability, not need. Special scholarships are available to pre-nursing and nursing students.
Scholarship winners also receive $900 annually for books, supplies, and equipment, as well as up to $5,000 in spending money (tax-free). Recipients receive free room and board for all four years of their scholarship. Three-year advance designees also receive four years free room and board. Apply for the scholarship online at ArmyROTC.com.
ROTC Full Room and Board Scholarships
ROTC Full Room and Board Scholarships are granted by the University to students living on campus who have received ROTC scholarships and are attending the University full time. This scholarship is capped at the double room rate. ROTC students with three- or two-year awards who will be on scholarship for a year before the scholarship begins, will receive free room and board their first year of attendance at the University.
ROTC Uniforms and Texts
All uniforms, texts, supplies and equipment are provided to cadets by the ROTC program, free of charge.
Advanced Course Stipend
Participants in the Military Science and Leadership Advanced Course program are eligible for a monthly tax-free stipend of at least $400. This stipend is provided for personal spending money and does not include books and supplies, which are provided for through the ROTC Scholarship Program.
Leadership
In Army ROTC you will learn to become a leadernot just a person who gives orders but a person who leads by example. Being an Officer in the U.S. Army means you're a counselor, a strategist and a motivator. It's similar to being a vital manager in a corporation. As an Officer, you will lead other Soldiers in all situations and adjust to environments that are always changing. You'll be driven to achieve success with your team on every mission.
Skill Development
The specific skills you receive in Army ROTC will include things like leadership development, military skills and adventure training. This will take place both in the classroom and in the field, but you will have a normal daily schedule like all college students. Army ROTC has two phases: Basic Course and Advanced Course.
Lower Division
101. U.S. Defense Estabishment (3)
Examines the military services, government agencies and private defense industries which collectively provide for our national defense. Explores the organization, interaction and influence of the U.S. Defense Establishment as a social, economic and political institution. (Lecture-Discussion). (Laboratory required of AROTC cadets only.)
103. Military Map Reading (1)
A comprehensive study of military map reading skills, using: topographic and standard military map symbols; UTM grid coordinates
and military map overlays; map distances; grid and magnetic azimuths; map intersection, map resection, or modified map resection
methods; and terrain association, daylight or night conditions, with a lensatic compass, or field expedient means. (1 Hour Lecture-Discussion) (2 Hour Laboratory required of AROTC Cadets only.) Traditional grading only.
211. Introduction to Military Operations and Basic Tactics (1)
Fundamentals of operations and tactics employed in the U.S. Army: fire and maneuver, operations orders, patrolling; offensive and defensive operations. (Lecture-Discussion.) (Laboratory required of all AROTC Cadets only.)
212. Basic Principles of Small Unit Leadership (1)
An overview of basic psychological principles related to military leadership: effective communication, individual motivation and development, human needs, power and influence, and introduction to management skills. (Lecture-Discussion.) (Laboratory required of all AROTC Cadets only.)
Upper Division
301. Military Leadership and Management I (3)
Examines current leadership theories and models and their applicability for junior military officers. Emphasize specific interpersonal
skills, counseling, oral and written communications, supervision, and preparation and conduct of training. Traditional grading only.
(3 Hour Lecture-Discussion) (2 Hour Laboratory required of AROTC Cadets only.)
302. Leadership and Management II (3)
Examines current leadership theories and models and their applicability for junior military officers. Emphasizes specific interpersonal
skills: counseling, oral, and written communications. Traditional grading only. (Lecture-Discussion.) (Laboratory required of AROTC
students only.)
401. Staff Operations (1)
Examines the organizational structure, functions and operating procedures of the military staff. Focus is on the role of the principle
staff officers and procedures they use to develop staff estimates, recommendations and development of plans to execute commanders decisions. (1 Hour Lecture-Discussion-Practical Exercise.)
Traditional grading only.
411. U.S. Military History (3)
Survey course in American military history from the origin of the U.S. Army to present; principles of war and their application in U.S. military history, leadership and the U.S. military heritage. (Lecture-Discussion.) (Laboratory required of AROTC Cadets only.)
412. Officership and Professionalism (3)
Examines the role of United States Army Officers and their responsibility to society. The course focus is on military ethics, Uniformed Code of Military Justice System, the logistics, supply and intelligence systems, post and installation support, and the transition to the Officers Corps. (3 Hour Lecture-Discussion.) (3 Hour Laboratory required of AROTC Cadets only.) Traditional grading only.
497. Independent Studies (1-3)
Prerequisites: Program Director must grant permission and student must obtain prior approval of topic. Individual studies with faculty
supervision in an area of Military Science specialization. Limited to a maximum of 3 units per semester. May be repeated for a total of six units. Traditional grading only. (Discussion-Laboratory.)
Eligibility
- Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident close to obtaining US citizenship.
- For scholarship applicants, be at least 17 years of age and be under 31 by 31Dec of your commissioning year. Age waivers may be granted to applicants that will be over 31 by commission and agree to contract as a non-scholarship Cadet. Alternate financial assistance programs are available for non-scholarship Cadets.
-Be single with no dependents or married with no more than three dependents.
-Be in good academic standing as a full-time undergrad or graduate student pursuing general education courses leading to a 4 year degree or graduate degree.
-Be of good moral character with no excessive civil conviction record.
-Pass the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board. The Titan Battalion sends applicants to two clinics in Anaheim, CA. This exam is free.
-Be a prior military servicemember with an honorable discharge with RE-1 annotated on the ETS DD-214.
-Be a prior military servicemember with no permanent military medical profile.
-Meet Army height and weight requirements at the time of contracting.
-Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test at the time of applying for a scholarship or by the time of contracting.
-Be willing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America!
Note: Waivers are granted to applicants not meeting all eligibility criteria on a very selective case by case basis. For specific questions regarding eligibility, contact Major Robert Medina, Recruiting Operations Officer.
What to bring during your initial appointment:
1. Proof of US citizenship i.e. birth certificate, US passport, or 2. Naturatization certificate
3. Driver's license
4. DMV record print out
5. High school and college transcripts
6. Social Security Card
7. DD 214 (for prior military servicemembers)
You have Question? We have Answers.
Is enrolling in Army ROTC the same as joining the Army? Once a student starts taking ROTC courses, is he/she obligated to join the Army?
Enrolling in Army ROTC is not, strictly speaking, joining the Army. You will not be sent to boot camp. However, the primary purpose of the Army ROTC program is to produce its Officers, so you must agree to serve as Officers in the Army after graduation in order to go through the entire program, or if you have received an ROTC scholarship. Enrolling in the ROTC Basic Course (the first two years of college) does NOT obligate you to serve unless you have also received a scholarship. For more details, see: Service Commitment.
What good is Army ROTC for a career outside of the Army?
Army ROTC is one of the only college programs that teaches leadership. This training is invaluable for any career that involves leading, managing and motivating people or fostering teamwork. Young Army Officers are typically responsible for hundreds of Soldiers and millions of dollars in equipment; this kind of management experience can be very attractive for post-Army employers. For more details, see: Legacy & Value.
Why should I choose Army ROTC over a different branch's ROTC?
The Army offers a wider range of career opportunities, in more places around the world, than any other U.S. military branch.
Are all college majors compatible with Army ROTC?
Army ROTC Cadets are allowed to major in nearly all academic areas.
What are Army ROTC courses like? How will the class work help me? Will ROTC classes interfere with his/her other studies?
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. These courses can help students with personal and academic decision making while giving them the tools to exercise leadership in college life, even before graduating and becoming
How will being an Army ROTC Cadet affect my daily life? Do Cadets experience normal college life and activities?
Army ROTC Cadets have the same lifestyles and academic schedules as any other college students. They join fraternities and sororities. They participate in varsity team and individual sports. They take part in community service projects. But there are two intensive Army ROTC courses that take place on Army Posts, usually during the summer:
Leader's Training Course—This four-week summer course at Fort Knox, Kentucky is ONLY for students who enroll in Army ROTC without having taken the first two years of military science classes.
Leader Development and Assessment Course—All Cadets who enter the Advanced Course must attend this five-week summer course at Fort Lewis, WA between their junior and senior years.
Can I go into the Army Reserve or National Guard after graduation instead of the regular Army?
Yes. Selected Cadets may choose to serve part time in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while pursuing a civilian career. For more details, see: Active Duty & Army Reserve or the Army National Guard website.
What kinds of scholarships are available in Army ROTC? Are any of the scholarships retroactive?
Army ROTC offers two-, three- and four-year scholarships, which pay full tuition and fees, include a separate allowance for books, and a monthly stipend of up to $5,000 a year. Army ROTC scholarships are not retroactive.
What is my Army service obligation to pay back any scholarship benefits or for enrollment in the ROTC Advanced Course?
Scholarship winners must serve for four years; non-scholarship Cadets who enroll in the ROTC Advanced Course must serve for three years. All who graduate and complete ROTC training are commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army. For more details, see: Service Commitment.
