Army ROTCArmy ROTC at McDaniel College
Yes — McDaniel College hosts Army ROTC on campus through McDaniel College Army ROTC. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.
McDaniel College Army ROTC
Scholarships at this unit
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Cross-town and partner schools
Students at these schools can join McDaniel College Army ROTC. They travel to McDaniel College for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Mount Saint Mary's University.
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Official site: https://www.mcdaniel.edu/academics/military-science
Location: McDaniel College, Westminster, MD 21157
Army ROTC FAQ
Does McDaniel College have Army ROTC?
Yes — McDaniel College hosts Army ROTC on campus through McDaniel College Army ROTC. Students from 2 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is McDaniel College Army ROTC a host unit or cross-town?
McDaniel College Army ROTC is the host unit, based at McDaniel College. Students at 2 partner schools join it cross-town and train at McDaniel College.
Where is McDaniel College Army ROTC located?
McDaniel College Army ROTC is hosted at McDaniel College in Westminster, MD 21157.
Can students at other schools join McDaniel College Army ROTC?
Yes. McDaniel College Army ROTC takes cross-town and partner students from 2 other schools, including Mount Saint Mary's University, Hood College. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through McDaniel College Army ROTC as any major?
Army programs take students from most majors at McDaniel College. 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.
How do I contact McDaniel College Army ROTC?
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