NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology
Hosted at Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY
NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology runs NROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology for midshipmen across New York.
Quick facts
About this program
For midshipmen at Rochester Institute of Technology, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Rochester Institute of Technology, the unit serves midshipmen from University of Rochester, St. John Fisher University, Nazareth University, and Roberts Wesleyan 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, Rochester Institute of Technology is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside history and the humanities, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Rochester , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. John Fisher University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nazareth University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roberts Wesleyan University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology.
Academic programs at Rochester Institute of Technology
Cadets at NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology pursue degrees across Rochester Institute of Technology's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Rochester Institute of Technology'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: Rochester, NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology located?
- NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology is hosted at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, NY.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology?
- Yes — NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Rochester, St. John Fisher University, Nazareth University, Roberts Wesleyan University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Rochester Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology founded?
- NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology was established in 1983.
- How do I contact NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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