The Great Lakes Maritime Academy at Northwestern Michigan University primarily trains engineering officers for the shipping industry, but it also offers an academy program for individuals interested in joining the U.S. Naval Reserve. Students enrolled in the academy’s Naval Reserve & Merchant Marine program must complete naval science training courses in addition to general education courses offered by the school. They are also required to complete military science training activities such as labs, drills and presentations, and are issued naval uniforms to wear during these occasions.
Great Lakes Maritime Academy
715 E. Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
231-995-1200
nmc.edu
Central Michigan University is a 4-year public school situated in the centrally located town of Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. The school offers a Military Science/Army ROTC training program for students who are interested in either learning about military science or joining the army. Enrolling in the Military Science/Army ROTC program at CMU does not in any way obligate students to join the military upon graduation. It is instead advocated as a leadership program, and can prepare students for careers in the following fields: medical science, aviation, intelligence, security, law enforcement or interpretation. Students who are interested in the military program also have access to exclusive financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Central Michigan University
Warriner Hall 102
Mount Pleasant, MI 48859
989-774-3076
cmich.edu
The Air Force ROTC program at Michigan State University (MSU) trains college students to become air force officers. The program selects students from MSU as well as the surrounding schools of Central Michigan University, Western Michigan University, Lansing Community College and Olivet College. Each year, the Air Force ROTC program accepts about 100 cadets combined from these five institutions of higher learning. Students in the program take part in leadership projects, orientation flights and physical training. They typically qualify for air force commission while simultaneously completing an undergraduate degree.
Michigan State University
Air Force ROTC – Detachment 380
104 Bessey Hall, East Lansing, MI 48825
517-355-2168
msu.edu