HRNROTC Overview

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Hampton Roads Naval ROTC -- which provides a path to careers in either the Navy or Marines -- offers opportunities for scholarships and benefits, as well demanding unique requirements of participants.

For more information, contact a recruiter toll free at听800-284-5562听or locally at听757-683-4645. You can also email at听navyrotc@odu.edu

Download the听HRNROTC Fact Sheet听for a printable version of this information.听

Naval ROTC Requirements

The primary units are听Old Dominion University,听Norfolk State University, and听Hampton University. Additionally, Old Dominion University is the host university for the two cross-town schools,听Regent University,Virginia Wesleyan University, and听Tidewater Community College. We typically have between 150 and 175 midshipmen active in our unit. Hampton Roads Consortium is one of the best positioned units in the country. It is a short drive to the world's largest Naval Station and home of our Atlantic Fleet, Master Jet Base housing the majority of the Navy's F-18 squadrons, and Little Creek Amphibious Base home to our East Coast SEAL Teams. The Navy and Marine Corps offer both听scholarship听and听non-scholarship听options for students who want to participate in the NROTC program.

Scholarship Options

National Scholarship:

  • 4 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: December 31

MSISR Scholarship:

  • 4 Year HBCU Scholarship
  • Must have completed National Scholarship application (Deadline December 31)
  • PNS Nomination Deadline: March 1

College Program:

  • Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarships.
  • Deadline: April 30

NROTC Prep Program:

  • To improve academic and life skills to complete in the rigorous NROTC environment.
  • 5 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: February 1

Summer Training Requirements

Incoming Freshmen:

  • 3-week training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival

Rising Sophomore:

  • 4-week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps Bases and Naval ships

Rising Junior:

  • Conduct training aboard a ship, submarine, or squadron, while focusing on life as an enlisted sailor

Rising Senior:

  • Sea Trials听- 10-day course in core warfighting competencies
  • 1/C Cruise听- Conduct training closely related to their field of interest while shadowing a Junior Officer

Enrollment Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50 PRT Score: 60/100 Required Courses:
  • 2 semesters calculus
  • 2 semesters calculus-based physics
  • 1 semester military history class
  • 1 semester cultural awareness class
  • 8 semesters naval science classes

Required Unit Activities

  • Navy Leadership Lab (1 per week)
  • Physical Fitness Training (3 per week)
  • Leadership positions within the Battalion

The primary units are听Old Dominion University,听Norfolk State University, and听Hampton University. Additionally, Old Dominion University is the host university for the two cross-town schools,听Regent University,Virginia Wesleyan University, and听Tidewater Community College. We typically have between 150 and 175 midshipmen active in our unit. Hampton Roads Consortium is one of the best positioned units in the country. It is a short drive to the world's largest Naval Station and home of our Atlantic Fleet, Master Jet Base housing the majority of the Navy's F-18 squadrons, and Little Creek Amphibious Base home to our East Coast SEAL Teams. The Navy and Marine Corps offer both听scholarship听and听non-scholarship听options for students who want to participate in the NROTC program.

Scholarship Options

National Scholarship:

  • 4 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: December 31

MSISR Scholarship:

  • 4 Year HBCU Scholarship
  • Must have completed National Scholarship application (Deadline December 31)
  • PNS Nomination Deadline: March 1

College Program:

  • Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarships.
  • Deadline: April 30

NROTC Prep Program:

  • To improve academic and life skills to complete in the rigorous NROTC environment.
  • 5 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: February 1

Summer Training Requirements

Incoming Freshmen:

  • 3-week training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival

Rising Sophomore:

  • 4-week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps Bases and Naval ships

Rising Junior:

  • Conduct training aboard a ship, submarine, or squadron, while focusing on life as an enlisted sailor

Rising Senior:

  • Sea Trials听- 10-day course in core warfighting competencies
  • 1/C Cruise听- Conduct training closely related to their field of interest while shadowing a Junior Officer

Enrollment Requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.50 PRT Score: 60/100 Required Courses:
  • 2 semesters calculus
  • 2 semesters calculus-based physics
  • 1 semester military history class
  • 1 semester cultural awareness class
  • 8 semesters naval science classes

Required Unit Activities

  • Navy Leadership Lab (1 per week)
  • Physical Fitness Training (3 per week)
  • Leadership positions within the Battalion

Naval Aviator/Flight Officer

Special Warfare/EOD Officer

Submarine Officer

Surface Warfare Officer


Marine Contingent Requirements

Marine Contingent HRNROTC produces commissioned officers for service in the United States Marine Corps who possess the requisite skills for success in the Fleet Marine Force. We offer comprehensive training opportunities for midshipman who demonstrate the desire to become a Marine will train all who desire to serve Marines as Fighter-Leaders. Both Ground and Aviation contracts are available with no specific major required.

Scholarship Options

National Scholarship:
  • 4 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: December 31
The Frederick C. Branch Scholarship:
  • 4 Year Marine Option HBCU Scholarship
  • Deadline: July 1
College Program:
  • Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarship

Summer Training Requirements

Incoming Freshmen:
  • 3 wk training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
Rising Sophomore:
  • 4 week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps bases and Naval ships
Rising Junior:
  • Conduct 2 weeks of training with a Marine Corps unit aboard an amphibious ship or Marine Corps base
Rising Senior:
  • Attend Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA where the candidate will be screened for the qualities necessary to lead Marines

Enrollment Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

1st Class Physical Fitness Test score

Required Courses:
  • 1 semester Military History or National Security
  • 2 semesters of English
  • 6 semesters of Naval Science classes

Required Unit Activities

  • Marine Leadership/Practical Lab (2 per week)
  • Field Training Exercises (1 per Semester)
  • Physical Fitness Training: High Intensity Tactical Training, Physical and Combat Fitness Test preparation, conditioning Marches (3 periods per week)

Marine Contingent HRNROTC produces commissioned officers for service in the United States Marine Corps who possess the requisite skills for success in the Fleet Marine Force. We offer comprehensive training opportunities for midshipman who demonstrate the desire to become a Marine will train all who desire to serve Marines as Fighter-Leaders. Both Ground and Aviation contracts are available with no specific major required.

Scholarship Options

National Scholarship:
  • 4 Year Scholarship
  • Deadline: December 31
The Frederick C. Branch Scholarship:
  • 4 Year Marine Option HBCU Scholarship
  • Deadline: July 1
College Program:
  • Allows students who are already enrolled and participating in the unit to compete for 3, 2, and 1-year scholarship

Summer Training Requirements

Incoming Freshmen:
  • 3 wk training program at Naval Station Great Lakes introducing military service, drill, damage control, weapons, and water survival
Rising Sophomore:
  • 4 week training program where they learn about the history, capabilities, and missions of USN/USMC while aboard Marine Corps bases and Naval ships
Rising Junior:
  • Conduct 2 weeks of training with a Marine Corps unit aboard an amphibious ship or Marine Corps base
Rising Senior:
  • Attend Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA where the candidate will be screened for the qualities necessary to lead Marines

Enrollment Requirements

Minimum 2.50 GPA

1st Class Physical Fitness Test score

Required Courses:
  • 1 semester Military History or National Security
  • 2 semesters of English
  • 6 semesters of Naval Science classes

Required Unit Activities

  • Marine Leadership/Practical Lab (2 per week)
  • Field Training Exercises (1 per Semester)
  • Physical Fitness Training: High Intensity Tactical Training, Physical and Combat Fitness Test preparation, conditioning Marches (3 periods per week)

United States Marine Corps (USMC)

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