Army ROTCVerifiedArmy ROTC at University of Illinois Chicago
Yes — University of Illinois Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus through University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC. Students from 9 partner schools also join it cross-town.
University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC
Scholarships at this unit
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Cross-town and partner schools
Students at these schools can join University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC. They travel to University of Illinois Chicago for training.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
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Official site: https://rotc.uic.edu/
Location: University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL 60607
Army ROTC FAQ
Does University of Illinois Chicago have Army ROTC?
Yes — University of Illinois Chicago hosts Army ROTC on campus through University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC. Students from 9 partner schools also join it cross-town.
Is University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC a host unit or cross-town?
University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC is the host unit, based at University of Illinois Chicago. Students at 9 partner schools join it cross-town and train at University of Illinois Chicago.
Where is University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC located?
University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC is hosted at University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL 60607.
Can students at other schools join University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC?
Yes. University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC takes cross-town and partner students from 9 other schools, including Roosevelt University, Columbia College Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Chicago. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC as any major?
Army programs take students from most majors at University of Illinois Chicago. 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.
How do I contact University of Illinois Chicago Army ROTC?
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