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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 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 Old Dominion University by commuting to 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.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Old Dominion University.
Contact & location
Located at: Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23529
Navy ROTC FAQ
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 accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Tidewater Community College, Norfolk State University, Hampton University, Christopher Newport University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Old Dominion University as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Old Dominion University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC Old Dominion University founded?
NROTC Old Dominion University was established in 1983.
How do I contact NROTC Old Dominion University?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
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