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NROTC Norfolk State University
NROTC Norfolk State University is the NROTC unit at Norfolk State University in Virginia.
About this program
Run by cadre at Norfolk State University, NROTC Norfolk State University is the NROTC unit for Virginia and surrounding Virginia. The program dates to 1984.
Cross-town agreements bring Old Dominion University and Hampton University into the unit's footprint. Most cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Norfolk State University for ROTC class and lab.
The unit runs all standard NROTC scholarship channels: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Major-wise, midshipmen here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 Norfolk State University by commuting to Norfolk State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Norfolk State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Norfolk State University.
Contact & location
Phone: 757-823-8600
Site: https://www.nsu.edu/nrotc
Located at: Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA 23504-8000
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Norfolk State University located?
NROTC Norfolk State University is hosted at Norfolk State University in Virginia. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Norfolk State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Norfolk State University?
In addition to Norfolk State University, students enrolled at Old Dominion University and Hampton University can contract through NROTC Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University an HBCU?
Yes — Norfolk State University is a Historically Black College or University. NROTC Norfolk State University commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized in their accession-source mix.
What scholarships are available through NROTC Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State 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 Norfolk State University?
Yes — NROTC Norfolk State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Old Dominion University, Hampton University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Norfolk State University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Norfolk State 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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