The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, has four-year NROTC scholarship program with a Marine Platoon option. The program focuses on the skills and training required to earn an officer's commission. Students receive full tuition, supplemental university fees, textbook stipend, uniforms, summer training cruises and a monthly allowance. Along with their academic duties, students are expected to participate in tactical exercises, field exercises, physical training and specific courses.
NROTC Unit--University of Virginia
Maury Hall P.O. Box 400158
Charlottesville, VA 22904
434-924-0970
virginia.edu
The University of Michigan, located in Ann Arbor, shares its NROTC program with Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. Students enrolled in the NROTC Marine Corp Option scholarship program receive a full tuition scholarship and a monthly stipend. The Michigan Marine Corp battalion is called Charlie Company, and their rigorous program includes physical training three afternoons per week, coursework, including Naval Science Lab as well as weekend training missions to learn land navigation, weapons handling and patrolling. UM offers a college program that allows students to participate in the activities and curriculum without a scholarship or commitment to join the Marine Corp after graduation.
University of Michigan Naval ROTC
North Hall, 1105 N University
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-764-1498
umich.edu
University of Arizona NROTC program as a Marine option for students and Marines who are currently on active duty. The school offers 4- and 2-year scholarships and a college program to prepare for careers as officers. The program focuses on training students for the Marine Corp. Basic School in the marine base in Quantico, VA--a grueling training program that all officers candidates must complete in order to become infantry officers.
NROTC Unit
University of Arizona
1042 E. South Campus Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85721
520-621-1281
arizona.edu