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