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Navy ROTC at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Yes — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Florida A&M University. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.

NROTC Florida A&M University

NROTC Florida A&M University is the NROTC unit at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Florida.

NROTC Florida A&M University
Founded1985
FY2012: 23 officers commissioned2012: 112 cadets enrolledSource: GAO, GAO-14-93 (published 2013). Later years are not public.

About this program

Headquartered on the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus in Tallahassee, NROTC Florida A&M University is the local accession point into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Founded in 1985, the unit has graduated officers across every major service era since.

Sister-school participation is a real piece of this unit. Midshipmen from Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College contract through NROTC Florida A&M University and travel to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 Florida A&M University. Academically, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical 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 at this unit

NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship

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

NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

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 and partner schools

Students at these schools can join NROTC Florida A&M University. They travel to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University for training.

Cross-town · 0.9 mi
Florida State University

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Cross-town · 3.5 mi
Tallahassee State College

Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Contact this unit

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Location: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, Tallahassee, FL 32307

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Navy ROTC FAQ

Does Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University have Navy ROTC?

Yes — Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Florida A&M University. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.

Is NROTC Florida A&M University a host unit or cross-town?

NROTC Florida A&M University is the host unit, based at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Students at 2 partner schools join it cross-town and train at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University.

Where is NROTC Florida A&M University located?

NROTC Florida A&M University is hosted at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University in Tallahassee, Florida. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University campus.

Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Florida A&M University?

In addition to Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, students enrolled at Florida State University and Tallahassee Community College can contract through NROTC Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M 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 Florida A&M 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.

Can students at other schools join NROTC Florida A&M University?

Yes. NROTC Florida A&M University takes cross-town and partner students from 2 other schools, including Florida State University, Tallahassee State College. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.

Can I commission through NROTC Florida A&M University as any major?

Navy programs take students from most majors at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Some scholarships and commissioning options require a specific major, such as nursing, engineering, or a foreign language. Ask the unit before you declare a major.

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