Navy/Marine ROTCVerifiedDrill TeamColor GuardNavy ROTC at Old Dominion University
Yes — Old Dominion University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Old Dominion University. Students from 5 partner schools also join it cross-town.
NROTC Old Dominion University
NROTC Old Dominion University runs NROTC at Old Dominion University for midshipmen across Virginia.
About this program
For midshipmen at Old Dominion University, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Old Dominion University. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Old Dominion University, the unit serves midshipmen from Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, and Tidewater Community College 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, Old Dominion University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Scholarships at this unit
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 and partner schools
Students at these schools can join NROTC Old Dominion University. They travel to Old Dominion University for training.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
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Location: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529
Navy ROTC FAQ
Does Old Dominion University have Navy ROTC?
Yes — Old Dominion University hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC Old Dominion University. Students from 5 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is NROTC Old Dominion University a host unit or cross-town?
NROTC Old Dominion University is the host unit, based at Old Dominion University. Students at 5 partner schools join it cross-town and train at Old Dominion University.
Where is NROTC Old Dominion University located?
NROTC Old Dominion University is hosted at Old Dominion University in Virginia. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Old Dominion University campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Old Dominion University?
In addition to Old Dominion University, students enrolled at Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University, and Tidewater Community College can contract through NROTC Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion University?
Yes. NROTC Old Dominion University takes cross-town and partner students from 5 other schools, including Tidewater Community College, Norfolk State University, Virginia Wesleyan University, Regent University. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through NROTC Old Dominion University as any major?
Navy programs take students from most majors at Old Dominion 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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