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NROTC Boston University
The NROTC Boston University commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at Boston University.
About this program
Headquartered on the Boston University campus in Boston, NROTC Boston University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1941, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Tufts University, Harvard University, and Boston College contract through NROTC Boston University and travel to Boston University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) are all live channels at NROTC Boston University. Academically, Boston University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Scholarships available here
Full tuition + select fees OR room and board up to $11,500/yr, plus $750/yr book stipend and a monthly stipend rising $250 (freshman) to $400 (senior). Uniforms and three summer training cruises included. SAT/ACT required (code 0565), Tier-1 STEM majors preferred. FY2027 application opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027. 5-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 5 years
Same NROTC national application (opened April 1, 2026; deadline January 31, 2027) with a Marine-specific fitness and board track. Single test sitting used (no superscore), code 0565. Covers full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus stipends. 4-year active-duty obligation after commissioning as a USMC second lieutenant.
Service obligation: 4 years
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC Boston University by commuting to Boston University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Boston University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Boston University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Boston University.
Contact & location
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Boston University located?
NROTC Boston University is hosted at Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Boston University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Boston University?
In addition to Boston University, students enrolled at Tufts University, Harvard University, and Boston College can contract through NROTC Boston University via cross-town agreements. Cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to the host for ROTC-side coursework.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Boston University?
NROTC midshipmen at this unit compete for NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). National awards apply out of high school; on-campus side-loads kick in once a cadet is enrolled and contracted.
What's the NROTC summer training for midshipmen at NROTC Boston University?
Each summer carries a different block: CORTRAMID after 4/C year, an enlisted-side fleet cruise after 3/C, and a junior-officer cruise after 2/C — Marine-Option mids ride MOUI and OCS-style training instead.
How big is the corps at NROTC Boston University?
Public corps-size figures aren't always published year-to-year; NROTC units in this size class generally carry between several dozen and a few hundred contracted midshipmen depending on host enrollment.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Boston University?
Yes — NROTC Boston University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Harvard University, Tufts University, Boston College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Boston University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Boston University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Boston University founded?
NROTC Boston University was established in 1941.
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