NROTC University of Texas at Austin
Hosted at The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
Since 1940, NROTC University of Texas at Austin has run NROTC at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX.
Quick facts
About this program
NROTC University of Texas at Austin sits inside The University of Texas at Austin as the campus's NROTC unit. NROTC has been on this campus since 1940. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
St. Edward's University, Huston-Tillotson University, and Texas State University are the cross-town partner schools feeding NROTC University of Texas at Austin. All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
Midshipmen contract under Navy Option, Marine Option, or — at participating units — Navy Nurse Option, with full-tuition national scholarships available out of high school and side-load opportunities for college programmers. On the academic side, The University of Texas at Austin draws midshipmen into history and the humanities as well as biology and pre-health programs, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Edward's University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Huston-Tillotson University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Navy scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at NROTC University of Texas at Austin.
Academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin
Cadets at NROTC University of Texas at Austin pursue degrees across The University of Texas at Austin's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas at Austin'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: Austin, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is NROTC University of Texas at Austin located?
- NROTC University of Texas at Austin is hosted at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX.
- Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Texas at Austin?
- Yes — NROTC University of Texas at Austin accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including St. Edward's University, Huston-Tillotson University, Texas State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through NROTC University of Texas at Austin as any major?
- Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas at Austin. 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 Texas at Austin founded?
- NROTC University of Texas at Austin was established in 1940.
- How do I contact NROTC University of Texas at Austin?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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