Commissioning Requirements
To meet the mission of the NROTC program to develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically, the NROTC program is structured to incorporate a Naval Science course instructed by an active duty officer each semester, a once-monthly Naval Science Lab period, and weekly physical training. Midshipmen must complete all academic, training, and physical standards in order to receive a commission following graduation.
- 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.
Navy Option Scholarship course requirements
In addition to the courses required for a degree, Navy Scholarship Midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:
- Calculus (2 semesters) – completed by end of sophomore year
- Calculus-based Physics (2 semesters) - completed by end of junior year
- American Military History/National Security Policy (1 semester)
- Regional Studies/Cultural Awareness (1 semester)
- English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
- Naval Science Lab and Courses (8 Courses)
Navy Option College Program course requirements
In addition to the courses required for a degree, Navy College Program midshipmen must take the following courses in order to commission:
- College Algebra or Advanced Trigonometry (2 semesters) – completed by end of junior year
- Physical Science (2 semesters) – completed by end of Senior Year
- American Military History/ National Security Policy (1 semester)
- Regional Studies/Cultural Awareness (1 semester)
- English/Other Writing Intensive (2 semesters)
- Naval Science Lab and Naval Science Courses (8 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 |
| Sea Power in History | Freshman / Spring |
| Leadership and Management | Sophomore / Fall |
| Navigation | Sophomore / Spring |
| Naval Engineering | Junior / Fall |
| Naval Weapons Systems | Junior / Spring |
| Naval Operations | Senior / Fall |
| Leadership and Ethics | Senior / Spring |
| Naval Science Lab | All |