NROTC Northwestern University
Hosted at Northwestern University · Evanston, IL
NROTC Northwestern University draws midshipmen from Northwestern University and surrounding Illinois campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For midshipmen at Northwestern University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Northwestern University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Northwestern University, the unit serves midshipmen from University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, and University of Illinois Chicago 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, Northwestern University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Illinois Institute of Technology , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| DePaul University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Illinois Chicago , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC Northwestern University.
Academic programs at Northwestern University
Cadets at NROTC Northwestern University pursue degrees across Northwestern University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Northwestern 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: Evanston, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Northwestern University located?
- NROTC Northwestern University is hosted at Northwestern University in Evanston, IL.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Northwestern University?
- Yes — NROTC Northwestern University accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, DePaul University, University of Illinois Chicago. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Northwestern University as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Northwestern University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Northwestern University founded?
- NROTC Northwestern University was established in 1926.
- How do I contact NROTC Northwestern University?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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