Meaningful connections with like-minded classmates: The military is a community of highly motivated individuals who look out for each other. College ROTC programs introduce these standards of military camaraderie prior during college. Post-graduation employment opportunities: ROTC graduates are highly motivated, ambitious, and have first-hand leadership and management experience. Thus, they are often on the short list of candidates for many employers. Cons: These are not necessarily drawbacks, but are considerations that hopeful ROTC cadets should be mindful of.
Consequences of dropping out: Scholarships are awarded with the expectation that you will join the Armed Forces after you graduate. If you do not fulfill this obligation, you must pay back scholarships. Officers are typically required to serve years depending on the size of scholarship. Additional responsibilities in college: In addition to general education and major courses, ROTC courses, labs, and leadership courses are required.
Higher academic achievement requirements GPA : ROTC courses teach cadets valuable time management and leadership skills, so fulfilling these added requirements is typically a walk in the park for students. Zero tolerance policy for recreational drug and underage alcohol use: This rule applies to all college students, but the consequences for ROTC cadets are more severe.
College is a time to have fun and let loose every once in a while, but the standards are higher for cadets. College Search. Military and Student Veterans.
Published May 23, PM. Cayosa said the country lacks fund to implement the ROTC program to a huge number of students. Latest from this section. Like-minded classmates: By enrolling in an ROTC program, you are guaranteed to meet a group of students who share your interests. Not only that, but your ROTC instructors will be experienced officers and noncommissioned officers highly experienced enlisted personnel , able to answer any questions you have about the military, the lifestyle, and the jobs.
Education: You are getting an education and a career in one fell swoop. How cool is that? Rank: When you graduate, you will commission as an officer. Depending on your career aspirations within the military, you may be required to be an officer before you can pursue certain positions pilot jobs, for example, are generally closed to enlisted personnel. You can also expect to be promoted regularly; with experience and time come higher ranks.
Career stability: After completing an ROTC program, you will commission as a second lieutenant or an ensign. Before committing, think about how a military career aligns with your overarching career goals.
Drawbacks: More responsibilities in college: While in college, you will have more mandatory commitments than the average student. You must take the classes required for your ROTC program in addition to all the classes required for your major. You will have to participate in mandatory training events outside of class time; this may eat up a chunk of your summer vacation too.
Additionally, if you receive a scholarship, you must maintain a minimum GPA to retain your eligibility. Service commitment: If you continue on with ROTC past sophomore year or receive an ROTC scholarship at any point, you must serve in the military for an eight-year period both on active duty and in the Reserves. Toggle navigation GOV. Share Share. Related Stories.
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