ROTC FAQS for Parents, Advisors, and Students
Military Science Lab
What is MSU Army ROTC?
MSU Army ROTC is a program of leadership and military skills training. It prepares MSU students for Officer responsibilities in the active Army, Army Reserve, and Army National Guard following graduation.
By enrolling in ROTC, are you joining the Army?
No, enrolling in an ROTC is like taking any other college class. ROTC classes count for elective credit toward graduation.
Is ROTC like "boot camp"?
No, cadets have a normal college experience yet graduate with advantages that far exceed their peers.
How can MSU Army ROTC benefit me?
MSU Army ROTC can help you be successful during college and after graduation. You will learn confidence, self-discipline, leadership and management skills neccessary to be a U.S. Army officer or have a successfull civilian career.
Who participates in Army ROTC?
Cadets learning tactics and navigation.
At MSU, more than 200 students take Army ROTC courses on campus each year. They include students from business, nursing, humanities, education and behavioral sciences, science and technology, and all other academic fields. Each
year, about 10 MSU students complete the Army ROTC program and earn presidential appointments as Army officers.
What are ROTC courses like and is there any military obligation during college?
Army ROTC involves one course and lab on campus each semester.Basic courses satisfy MSU requirements for general electives and have no military obligation.
Basic Courses (Freshmen and Sophomore years)
• Introduction to Leadership
• Self/Team Development
• Individual/Team Military Tactics
• Instruction Techniques & Survey of Army Career Fields
Advanced Courses (Junior and Senior years)
• Leading Small Organizations
• Leading Small Organizations
• Leadership Challenges and Goal Setting
• Transition to Lieutenant
Military science classes are a comprehensive educational experience because they combine classroom learning with adventure training.
Rappelling at Cave Run Lake, near MSU.
Does ROTC offer scholarships?
Yes! Click Here for more information.
How do I get started?
Please see our contact information. Call, email, or drop by for a visit and we will happily assist you!
