NROTC Duke University
Hosted at Duke University · , NC
NROTC Duke University draws midshipmen from Duke University and surrounding North Carolina campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For midshipmen at Duke University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Duke University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Duke University, the unit serves midshipmen from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, and North Carolina State University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, Duke University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside business and political science, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Carolina Central University , NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC Duke University.
Academic programs at Duke University
Cadets at NROTC Duke University pursue degrees across Duke University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Duke University'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: , NC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Duke University located?
- NROTC Duke University is hosted at Duke University in , NC.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Duke University?
- Yes — NROTC Duke University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Duke University as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Duke University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Duke University founded?
- NROTC Duke University was established in 1941.
- How do I contact NROTC Duke University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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