College Program
Eligibility
Current Columbia Students can apply to participate in the College Program as long as they are in the first three semesters of study. These requirements are in addition to the general NROTC requirements that apply to all programs.
High school seniors who miss the January 31 Scholarship Program application deadline or who apply and do not receive scholarships may also apply for the College Program.
Interested students must join NROTC no later than their second year. After that, anyone interested in Navy or Marine Corps commissioned service should contact an officer recruiter regarding Officer Candidate School.
Qualified students should write to [email protected] for more information on how to apply or call the NROTC Office at 212-851-9959.
Financial Incentive
Students participating in the College Program are not charged for courses taken at SUNY Maritime and are issued uniforms free of charge. During their first and second years, they may compete for two- or three-year tuition scholarships and thus become a part of the Scholarship Program. They are selected based on grades, performance, and potential. Students who are not selected for a scholarship during this period may be selected for “Advanced Standing” and, if approved, receive a monthly living stipend of $350 in their junior year and $400 in their senior year.
In addition to their Columbia courses, students in the NROTC programs complete additional Naval Sciences courses at SUNY Maritime, plus a Leadership Lab each term.
College Programs
Students pursing the Navy option take the following courses at SUNY Maritime:
- Introduction to Naval Science (NVSC 101)
- Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (NVSC 102)
- Navigation (NVSC 211)
- Leadership & Management (NVSC 201)
- Naval Ships Systems I (Engineering, NVSC 304)
- Naval Ships Systems II (Weapons, NVSC 303)
- Naval Operations & Seamanship (NVSC 403)
- Leadership & Ethics (NVSC 402)
Leadership Lab
During the summer break between school years, students participate in a variety of training activities designed to help them learn about the career options they can pursue once they are commissioned, as well as familiarize them with military life. Information about the Midshipman summer training can be found at http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/summer_cruise.aspx.
Marine Corps Programs
Students pursing the Marine Corps option take the following courses at SUNY Maritime:
- Introduction to Naval Science (NVSC 101)
- Sea Power and Maritime Affairs (NVSC 102)
- Leadership & Management (NVSC 201)
- Evolution of Warfare (NVSC 311)
- Amphibious Warfare (NVSC 312)
- Leadership & Ethics (NVSC 402)
Leadership Lab
During the summer break between school years, students participate in a variety of training activities designed to help them learn about the career options they can pursue once they are commissioned, as well as familiarize them with military life. Information about the Midshipman summer training can be found at http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/summer_cruise.aspx.
Midshipmen who pay their own educational expenses or have a non-Navy source of educational funding may participate in NROTC through the NROTC College Program. Upon graduation and commissioning, this individual will be required to serve at least three years on active duty.
For further information, please see http://www.nrotc.navy.mil/military_requirements.html
Current Columbia Students can apply to participate in the College Program as long as they are in the first three semesters of study. High school seniors who miss the January 31 scholarship, or applied to the Scholarship Program but do not receive scholarships may also apply for the College Program.
Interested students need to join NROTC no later than their second year. After that, anyone interested in Navy or Marine Corps commissioned service should contact an officer recruiter regarding Officer Candidate School.
Qualified students should write to [email protected] for more information on how to apply or call the NROTC Office at 212-851-9959.
Current High School Students interested in applying for the 4-year Navy or Marine Corps Scholarship Program should go to www.nrotc.navy.mil for information about the application process and to begin their application.