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NROTC University of Colorado Boulder
NROTC in Boulder, CO runs out of University of Colorado Boulder as the NROTC University of Colorado Boulder.
About this program
NROTC at the University of Colorado Boulder prepares midshipmen to commission as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps, working to build resilient, high-character leaders through academics, physical training, and hands-on military development. The Midshipmen Battalion emphasizes integration between its Navy and Marine options and a fiercely competitive spirit.
CU NROTC is known for hosting The Colorado Meet, a national event where NROTC units from across the country compete in endurance courses, rifle matches, drill, and knowledge contests in Boulder. Marine-option and active-duty students conduct semester field exercises in Jacks Valley, Colorado, training through sub-freezing temperatures, significant elevation changes, and sleep deprivation. Beyond military training, the unit is active in the campus community -- its members have led the university's football team through leadership-focused physical training -- and offers pursuits from Marine Corps Martial Arts to ultimate frisbee.
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 University of Colorado Boulder by commuting to University of Colorado Boulder.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Colorado Boulder.
Contact & location
Email: nrotcrecruiting@colorado.edu
Phone: 817-204-3081
Site: https://www.colorado.edu/nrotc
Located at: University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO 80309-0017
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Colorado Boulder located?
NROTC University of Colorado Boulder is hosted at University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, Colorado. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Colorado Boulder campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Colorado Boulder?
In addition to University of Colorado Boulder, students enrolled at Colorado State University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Regis University, and United States Air Force Academy can contract through NROTC University of Colorado Boulder 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 University of Colorado Boulder?
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 University of Colorado Boulder?
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.
What is The Colorado Meet?
The Colorado Meet is a national NROTC competition hosted by CU Boulder, where units from across the country compete in endurance courses, rifle competitions, drill, and knowledge contests -- testing physical and mental prowess while building camaraderie and leadership.
What kind of field training does CU NROTC do?
Marine-option and active-duty students conduct semester field exercises in Jacks Valley, Colorado, training through sub-freezing temperatures, hundreds of feet of elevation change, and sleep deprivation to simulate real-world conditions and build mission-ready teams.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Colorado Boulder?
Yes — NROTC University of Colorado Boulder accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Regis University, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado State University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Colorado Boulder as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Colorado Boulder. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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