NROTC Jacksonville University
Hosted at Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL
NROTC Jacksonville University runs NROTC at Jacksonville University for midshipmen across Florida.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Jacksonville University, NROTC Jacksonville University commissions midshipmen into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under Naval Service Training Command. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1983.
Midshipmen from University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville cross-enroll into NROTC Jacksonville University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Jacksonville University campus.
Funding paths into this unit include NROTC Navy Option (4-year) and NROTC Marine Option, with NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) also available. Jacksonville University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and computer science and cybersecurity give contracted midshipmen flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Florida , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Florida State College at Jacksonville , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC Jacksonville University.
Academic programs at Jacksonville University
Cadets at NROTC Jacksonville University pursue degrees across Jacksonville University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Jacksonville 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: Jacksonville, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Jacksonville University located?
- NROTC Jacksonville University is hosted at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Jacksonville University?
- Yes — NROTC Jacksonville University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including University of North Florida, Florida State College at Jacksonville. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Jacksonville University as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Jacksonville University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Jacksonville University founded?
- NROTC Jacksonville University was established in 1983.
- How do I contact NROTC Jacksonville University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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