NROTC University of Florida
Hosted at University of Florida · Gainesville, FL
NROTC University of Florida draws midshipmen from University of Florida and surrounding Florida campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
For midshipmen at University of Florida, the path to a commission runs through NROTC University of Florida. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Florida, the unit serves midshipmen from Santa Fe College 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, University of Florida 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Florida.
Academic programs at University of Florida
Cadets at NROTC University of Florida pursue degrees across University of Florida's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Florida'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: Gainesville, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Florida located?
- NROTC University of Florida is hosted at University of Florida in Gainesville, FL.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Florida?
- Yes — NROTC University of Florida accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Santa Fe College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Florida as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Florida. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- When was NROTC University of Florida founded?
- NROTC University of Florida was established in 1940.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Florida?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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