NROTC College of the Holy Cross
Hosted at College of the Holy Cross · , MA
Since 1942, NROTC College of the Holy Cross has run NROTC at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts.
Quick facts
About this program
NROTC College of the Holy Cross is the NROTC unit hosted at College of the Holy Cross in Massachusetts. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1942.
The unit pulls midshipmen from Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, Clark University, and Anna Maria College alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. College of the Holy Cross brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute Worcester, MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Worcester State University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Clark University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Anna Maria College , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Assumption University , MA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC College of the Holy Cross.
Academic programs at College of the Holy Cross
Cadets at NROTC College of the Holy Cross pursue degrees across College of the Holy Cross's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See College of the Holy Cross's profile →
Training & summer
NROTC midshipmen complete a summer cruise each year — CORTRAMID for first-year mids, then enlisted/junior-officer cruises for upperclassmen. Marine option mids attend Mountain Warfare Training and OCS.
Contact & location
Address: , MA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC College of the Holy Cross located?
- NROTC College of the Holy Cross is hosted at College of the Holy Cross in , MA.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC College of the Holy Cross?
- Yes — NROTC College of the Holy Cross accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester State University, Clark University, Anna Maria College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC College of the Holy Cross as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at College of the Holy Cross. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC College of the Holy Cross founded?
- NROTC College of the Holy Cross was established in 1942.
- How do I contact NROTC College of the Holy Cross?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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