NROTC University of Rochester
Hosted at University of Rochester · , NY
NROTC University of Rochester trains midshipmen at University of Rochester for service in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of Rochester, NROTC University of Rochester is the NROTC unit for New York and surrounding New York. The program dates to 1942.
Cross-town agreements bring Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher University, and Nazareth University into the unit's footprint. Most cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of Rochester for ROTC class and lab.
The unit runs all standard NROTC scholarship channels: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Major-wise, midshipmen here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and business and political science, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| St. John Fisher University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Nazareth University , NY | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Rochester.
Academic programs at University of Rochester
Cadets at NROTC University of Rochester pursue degrees across University of Rochester's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Rochester'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: , NY
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Rochester located?
- NROTC University of Rochester is hosted at University of Rochester in , NY.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Rochester?
- Yes — NROTC University of Rochester accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Rochester Institute of Technology, St. John Fisher University, Nazareth University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Rochester as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Rochester. 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 Rochester founded?
- NROTC University of Rochester was established in 1942.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Rochester?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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