Army Officer Training and Qualification
Fully-participating Army ROTC Cadets will take one classroom course and one "lab" (outdoor application) course each semester of college. They will also participate in physical fitness training 3 to 5 times per week. Army ROTC also has its own "Cadet dorm" space on campus for freshman and sophomore Cadets. Successful Army ROTC Cadets will then be commissioned as US Army Officers, upon graduation from college, and will serve, either full-time on Active Duty, or part-time in the Army Reserve or National Guard.
Army ROTC is open to any student at Ohio University, regardless of college.
Credit details:
- MSC 1000: 1 Credit course, 1 credit lab
- MSC 2000: 2 Credit course, 1 credit lab
- MSC 3000: 3 Credit course, 1 credit lab
- MSC 4000: 3 Credit course, 1 credit lab
Disclaimer: It is not the intent of Ohio University to imply an endorsement by any service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Details
Timing
Throughout the entire school year. One must join Army ROTC prior to the start of Junior Year, in order to participate and commission as an Officer.
Academic Credit
MSC 1000, MSC 2000, MSC 3000, MSC 4000
Cost & Scholarship Availability
No cost; full tuition scholarships available. There are also financial incentives to cadets for high performance, every semester.
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Testimonial
"Being a Bobcat Battalion Cadet has made my entire college experience incredibly satisfying. I received world-class leadership and management training in a much more "real world" way than can be found in any textbooks. The friends and relationships I've gained here have been life-long and unforgettable. Becoming an Army Officer immediately expands my horizons and sets me up for leadership positions that my non-ROTC college student peers can only dream of achieving. Joining the Bobcat Battalion was the best life-changing decision I've ever made." —Nate Frimel, Class of 2023, Political Science/History major
