- Academics
- Physical Fitness
- Summer Training
NROTC academic requirements consist of three parts: your university's baccalaureate degree program with a selected academic major, NROTC-specified courses, and Naval Science courses.
Marine Option Scholarship course requirements
In addition to the courses required for a degree, Marine Option Scholarship Midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:
- American Military History/ National Security Policy (1 semester)
- English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
- Naval Science Lab and Naval Science Courses (6 courses)
Marine Option College Program course requirements
In addition to the courses required for a degree, Marine College Program midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:
- American Military History/ National Security Policy (1 semester)
- English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
- Naval Science Lab and Naval Science Courses (6 Courses)
Naval Science Courses
The Naval Science courses are instructed by the NROTC unit staff. Students will enroll in one Naval Science course each semester, unless otherwise directed. In addition, all NROTC students enroll in Naval Science Lab, a single course attended by all NROTC students intended to cover all program objectives not included in formal Naval Science courses. Topics cover Navy and Marine Corps policies, general military training, guest speakers, and other professional development subjects. The normal Naval Science course progression is as follows:
| Title | Year Taken |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Naval Science | Freshman / Fall |
| Seapower in History | Freshman / Spring |
| Leadership and Management | Sophomore / Fall |
| Evolution of Warfare | Junior / Spring |
| Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare | Senior / Fall |
| Leadership and Ethics | Senior / Spring |
| Naval Science Lab | All |