NROTC University of Pennsylvania
Hosted at California University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, PA
NROTC University of Pennsylvania hosts NROTC at California University of Pennsylvania and 8 partner schools across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
NROTC University of Pennsylvania is the NROTC unit hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cadre have commissioned U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers from this campus since 1940.
The unit pulls midshipmen from Drexel University, Temple University, Villanova University, and Saint Joseph's University alongside its host enrollment. Naval Science I-IV is taught at the unit, and partner-school midshipmen blue-and-gold to the host for drills and labs.
Midshipmen can pursue NROTC Navy Option (4-year) or, once on contract, NROTC Marine Option. California University of Pennsylvania brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Temple University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Villanova University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph's University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Salle University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bryn Mawr College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Haverford College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Swarthmore College , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Pennsylvania.
Academic programs at California University of Pennsylvania
Cadets at NROTC University of Pennsylvania pursue degrees across California University of Pennsylvania's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See California University of Pennsylvania'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: Philadelphia, PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Pennsylvania located?
- NROTC University of Pennsylvania is hosted at California University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
- Yes — NROTC University of Pennsylvania accepts cross-town and partner students from 8 other institutions, including Drexel University, Temple University, Villanova University, Saint Joseph's University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Pennsylvania as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at California University of Pennsylvania. 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 Pennsylvania founded?
- NROTC University of Pennsylvania was established in 1940.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Pennsylvania?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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