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NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology
NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology runs NROTC at Rochester Institute of Technology for midshipmen across New York.
About this program
For midshipmen at Rochester Institute of Technology, the path to a commission runs through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond Rochester Institute of Technology, the unit serves midshipmen from University of Rochester, St. John Fisher University, Nazareth University, and Roberts Wesleyan University 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, Rochester Institute of Technology is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside history and the humanities, 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 Rochester Institute of Technology by commuting to Rochester Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at Rochester Institute of Technology.
Contact & location
Located at: Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623-5603
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology located?
NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology is hosted at Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester, New York. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the Rochester Institute of Technology campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology?
In addition to Rochester Institute of Technology, students enrolled at University of Rochester, St. John Fisher University, Nazareth University, and Roberts Wesleyan University can contract through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology?
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 Rochester Institute of Technology?
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 Rochester Institute of Technology?
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.
What's the commissioning path through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology?
Midshipmen who complete the four-year NROTC curriculum and meet medical, fitness, and academic standards commission as officers in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. The unit reports through Naval Service Training Command.
Can students at other schools join NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology?
Yes — NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including University of Rochester, Roberts Wesleyan University, Nazareth University, St. John Fisher University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Rochester Institute of Technology as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at Rochester Institute of Technology. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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