NROTC University of South Carolina
Hosted at University of South Carolina · Columbia, SC
The NROTC University of South Carolina commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at University of South Carolina.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at University of South Carolina, NROTC University of South Carolina is the NROTC unit for Columbia and surrounding South Carolina. The program dates to 1971.
Cross-town agreements bring Benedict College, Allen University, and Columbia College into the unit's footprint. Most cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of South Carolina 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 history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benedict College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Allen University , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Columbia College , SC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of South Carolina.
Academic programs at University of South Carolina
Cadets at NROTC University of South Carolina pursue degrees across University of South Carolina's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of South Carolina'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: Columbia, SC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of South Carolina located?
- NROTC University of South Carolina is hosted at University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of South Carolina?
- Yes — NROTC University of South Carolina accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Benedict College, Allen University, Columbia College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of South Carolina as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina. 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 South Carolina founded?
- NROTC University of South Carolina was established in 1971.
- How do I contact NROTC University of South Carolina?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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