Hampton Roads Naval ROTC -- which provides a path to careers in either the Navy or Marines -- offers opportunities for scholarships and benefits, as well demanding unique requirements of participants.
For more information, contact a recruiter toll free at听800-284-5562听or locally at听757-683-4645. You can also email at听navyrotc@odu.edu
Download the听HRNROTC Fact Sheet听for a printable version of this information.听
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Naval ROTC Requirements
The primary units are听51情报站,听Norfolk State University, and听Hampton University. Additionally, 51情报站 is the host university for the two cross-town schools,听Regent University,听Virginia Wesleyan University, and听Tidewater Community College. We typically have between 150 and 175 midshipmen active in our unit. Hampton Roads Consortium is one of the best positioned units in the country. It is a short drive to the world's largest Naval Station and home of our Atlantic Fleet, Master Jet Base housing the majority of the Navy's F-18 squadrons, and Little Creek Amphibious Base home to our East Coast SEAL Teams. The Navy and Marine Corps offer both听scholarship听and听non-scholarship听options for students who want to participate in the NROTC program.
Scholarship Options
National Scholarship:
- 4 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: December 31
MSISR Scholarship:
- 4 Year HBCU Scholarship
- Must have completed National Scholarship application (Deadline December 31)
- PNS Nomination Deadline: March 1
College Program:
- Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarships.
- Deadline: April 30
NROTC Prep Program:
- To improve academic and life skills to complete in the rigorous NROTC environment.
- 5 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: February 1
Summer Training Requirements
Incoming Freshmen:
- 3-week training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
Rising Sophomore:
- 4-week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps Bases and Naval ships
Rising Junior:
- Conduct training aboard a ship, submarine, or squadron, while focusing on life as an enlisted sailor
Rising Senior:
- Sea Trials听- 10-day course in core warfighting competencies
- 1/C Cruise听- Conduct training closely related to their field of interest while shadowing a Junior Officer
Enrollment Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.50 PRT Score: 60/100 Required Courses:- 2 semesters calculus
- 2 semesters calculus-based physics
- 1 semester military history class
- 1 semester cultural awareness class
- 8 semesters naval science classes
Required Unit Activities
- Navy Leadership Lab (1 per week)
- Physical Fitness Training (3 per week)
- Leadership positions within the Battalion
The primary units are听51情报站,听Norfolk State University, and听Hampton University. Additionally, 51情报站 is the host university for the two cross-town schools,听Regent University,听Virginia Wesleyan University, and听Tidewater Community College. We typically have between 150 and 175 midshipmen active in our unit. Hampton Roads Consortium is one of the best positioned units in the country. It is a short drive to the world's largest Naval Station and home of our Atlantic Fleet, Master Jet Base housing the majority of the Navy's F-18 squadrons, and Little Creek Amphibious Base home to our East Coast SEAL Teams. The Navy and Marine Corps offer both听scholarship听and听non-scholarship听options for students who want to participate in the NROTC program.
Scholarship Options
National Scholarship:
- 4 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: December 31
MSISR Scholarship:
- 4 Year HBCU Scholarship
- Must have completed National Scholarship application (Deadline December 31)
- PNS Nomination Deadline: March 1
College Program:
- Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarships.
- Deadline: April 30
NROTC Prep Program:
- To improve academic and life skills to complete in the rigorous NROTC environment.
- 5 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: February 1
Summer Training Requirements
Incoming Freshmen:
- 3-week training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
Rising Sophomore:
- 4-week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps Bases and Naval ships
Rising Junior:
- Conduct training aboard a ship, submarine, or squadron, while focusing on life as an enlisted sailor
Rising Senior:
- Sea Trials听- 10-day course in core warfighting competencies
- 1/C Cruise听- Conduct training closely related to their field of interest while shadowing a Junior Officer
Enrollment Requirements
Minimum GPA: 2.50 PRT Score: 60/100 Required Courses:- 2 semesters calculus
- 2 semesters calculus-based physics
- 1 semester military history class
- 1 semester cultural awareness class
- 8 semesters naval science classes
Required Unit Activities
- Navy Leadership Lab (1 per week)
- Physical Fitness Training (3 per week)
- Leadership positions within the Battalion
Naval Aviator/Flight Officer
Special Warfare/EOD Officer
Submarine Officer
Surface Warfare Officer
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Marine Contingent Requirements
Marine Contingent HRNROTC produces commissioned officers for service in the United States Marine Corps who possess the requisite skills for success in the Fleet Marine Force. We offer comprehensive training opportunities for midshipman who demonstrate the desire to become a Marine will train all who desire to serve Marines as Fighter-Leaders. Both Ground and Aviation contracts are available with no specific major required.
Scholarship Options
National Scholarship:- 4 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: December 31
- 4 Year Marine Option HBCU Scholarship
- Deadline: July 1
- Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarship
Summer Training Requirements
Incoming Freshmen:- 3 wk training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
- 4 week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps bases and Naval ships
- Conduct 2 weeks of training with a Marine Corps unit aboard an amphibious ship or Marine Corps base
- Attend Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA where the candidate will be screened for the qualities necessary to lead Marines
Enrollment Requirements
Minimum 2.50 GPA
1st Class Physical Fitness Test score
Required Courses:- 1 semester Military History or National Security
- 2 semesters of English
- 6 semesters of Naval Science classes
Required Unit Activities
- Marine Leadership/Practical Lab (2 per week)
- Field Training Exercises (1 per Semester)
- Physical Fitness Training: High Intensity Tactical Training, Physical and Combat Fitness Test preparation, conditioning Marches (3 periods per week)
Marine Contingent HRNROTC produces commissioned officers for service in the United States Marine Corps who possess the requisite skills for success in the Fleet Marine Force. We offer comprehensive training opportunities for midshipman who demonstrate the desire to become a Marine will train all who desire to serve Marines as Fighter-Leaders. Both Ground and Aviation contracts are available with no specific major required.
Scholarship Options
National Scholarship:- 4 Year Scholarship
- Deadline: December 31
- 4 Year Marine Option HBCU Scholarship
- Deadline: July 1
- Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarship
Summer Training Requirements
Incoming Freshmen:- 3 wk training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
- 4 week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps bases and Naval ships
- Conduct 2 weeks of training with a Marine Corps unit aboard an amphibious ship or Marine Corps base
- Attend Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA where the candidate will be screened for the qualities necessary to lead Marines
Enrollment Requirements
Minimum 2.50 GPA
1st Class Physical Fitness Test score
Required Courses:- 1 semester Military History or National Security
- 2 semesters of English
- 6 semesters of Naval Science classes
Required Unit Activities
- Marine Leadership/Practical Lab (2 per week)
- Field Training Exercises (1 per Semester)
- Physical Fitness Training: High Intensity Tactical Training, Physical and Combat Fitness Test preparation, conditioning Marches (3 periods per week)
United States Marine Corps (USMC)
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