NROTC University of Puerto Rico
Hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez · Mayaguez, PR
NROTC University of Puerto Rico is the NROTC unit at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Puerto Rico.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez campus in Mayaguez, NROTC University of Puerto Rico is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1942, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Because NROTC University of Puerto Rico doesn't run cross-town partners, every midshipme contracts as a University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez student. That's a rarer setup for NROTC but common at high-corps-density schools.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC University of Puerto Rico. Academically, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
No cross-town partner schools recorded yet.
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Puerto Rico.
Academic programs at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez
Cadets at NROTC University of Puerto Rico pursue degrees across University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez'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: Mayaguez, PR
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Puerto Rico located?
- NROTC University of Puerto Rico is hosted at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez in Mayaguez, PR.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Puerto Rico as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez. 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 Puerto Rico founded?
- NROTC University of Puerto Rico was established in 1942.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Puerto Rico?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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