NROTC University of New Mexico
Hosted at University of New Mexico · Albuquerque, NM
NROTC at University of New Mexico contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Quick facts
About this program
NROTC at University of New Mexico runs as NROTC University of New Mexico, an officer-accessions unit for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution, University of New Mexico brings midshipmen from a demographic the Department of Defense lists as a strategic recruiting priority.
Partner schools — New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology and Central New Mexico Community College — 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 New Mexico ride a national scholarship — NROTC Navy Option (4-year) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of New Mexico is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology , NM | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Central New Mexico Community College , NM | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of New Mexico.
Academic programs at University of New Mexico
Cadets at NROTC University of New Mexico pursue degrees across University of New Mexico's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of New Mexico'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: Albuquerque, NM
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of New Mexico located?
- NROTC University of New Mexico is hosted at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of New Mexico?
- Yes — NROTC University of New Mexico accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, Central New Mexico Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of New Mexico as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of New Mexico. 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 New Mexico founded?
- NROTC University of New Mexico was established in 1942.
- How do I contact NROTC University of New Mexico?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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