NROTC University of Maine
Hosted at University of Maine · Orono, ME
NROTC at University of Maine contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Quick facts
About this program
NROTC at University of Maine runs as NROTC University of Maine, an officer-accessions unit for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Partner schools — Husson University and University of Maine at Orono — round out the corps. The unit runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town midshipme sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted midshipmen at NROTC University of Maine ride a national scholarship — NROTC Navy Option (4-year) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Maine is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University , ME | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Maine at Orono , ME | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Maine.
Academic programs at University of Maine
Cadets at NROTC University of Maine pursue degrees across University of Maine's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Maine'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: Orono, ME
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Maine located?
- NROTC University of Maine is hosted at University of Maine in Orono, ME.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Maine?
- Yes — NROTC University of Maine accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Husson University, University of Maine at Orono. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Maine as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Maine. 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 Maine founded?
- NROTC University of Maine was established in 1941.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Maine?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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