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NROTC Hampton University
NROTC Hampton University draws midshipmen from Hampton University and surrounding Virginia campuses.
About this program
For midshipmen at Hampton University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Hampton University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Hampton University, the unit serves midshipmen from Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, Hampton University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside computer science and cybersecurity, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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 Hampton University by commuting to Hampton University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Hampton University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Hampton University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Hampton University.
Contact & location
Phone: 757-727-5000
Site: https://www.hamptonu.edu/nrotc
Located at: Hampton University, Hampton, VA 23668-0099
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Hampton University located?
NROTC Hampton University is hosted at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Hampton University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Hampton University?
In addition to Hampton University, students enrolled at Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, and Old Dominion University can contract through NROTC Hampton 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.
Is Hampton University an HBCU?
Yes — Hampton University is a Historically Black College or University. NROTC Hampton University commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton 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 Hampton University?
Yes — NROTC Hampton University accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Christopher Newport University, Old Dominion University, Norfolk State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Hampton University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Hampton University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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