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NROTC North Carolina State University
NROTC in Raleigh, NC runs out of North Carolina State University as the NROTC North Carolina State University.
About this program
Operating out of North Carolina State University, NROTC North Carolina State University commissions midshipmen into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under Naval Service Training Command. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1941.
Midshipmen from Shaw University, Saint Augustine's University, Meredith College, and Campbell University cross-enroll into NROTC North Carolina State University on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the North Carolina State University campus.
Funding paths into this unit include NROTC Navy Option (4-year) and NROTC Marine Option, with NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) also available. North Carolina State University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and biology and pre-health programs give contracted midshipmen flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
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 North Carolina State University by commuting to North Carolina State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at North Carolina State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at North Carolina State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at North Carolina State University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at North Carolina State University.
Contact & location
Located at: North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7001
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC North Carolina State University located?
NROTC North Carolina State University is hosted at North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the North Carolina State University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC North Carolina State University?
In addition to North Carolina State University, students enrolled at Shaw University, Saint Augustine's University, Meredith College, and Campbell University can contract through NROTC North Carolina 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.
What scholarships are available through NROTC North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.
Can students at other schools join NROTC North Carolina State University?
Yes — NROTC North Carolina State University accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Meredith College, Shaw University, Saint Augustine's University, Campbell University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC North Carolina State University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at North Carolina State University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC North Carolina State University founded?
NROTC North Carolina State University was established in 1941.
How do I contact NROTC North Carolina State University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in NROTC North Carolina State University?
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