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NROTC University of Maine
NROTC at University of Maine contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
NROTC at University of Maine runs as NROTC University of Maine, an officer-accessions unit for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
Partner schools — Husson University and University of Maine at Orono — round out the corps. The unit runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town midshipme sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted midshipmen at NROTC University of Maine ride a national scholarship — NROTC Navy Option (4-year) for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. University of Maine is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
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
For future Navy Nurse Corps officers at NROTC units participating in Nurse Option (~55 nursing schools). Same national application: opened April 1, 2026, deadline January 31, 2027. Full tuition or room & board up to $11,500/yr plus book stipend and monthly stipend. 4-year active-duty obligation.
Service obligation: 4 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 Maine by commuting to University of Maine.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Maine.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Maine.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Maine located?
NROTC University of Maine is hosted at University of Maine in Orono, Maine. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Maine campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Maine?
In addition to University of Maine, students enrolled at Husson University and University of Maine at Orono can contract through NROTC University of Maine 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 Maine?
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 Maine?
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 University of Maine?
Yes — NROTC University of Maine accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including University of Maine, Husson University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Maine as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Maine. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
When was NROTC University of Maine founded?
NROTC University of Maine was established in 1941.
How do I contact NROTC University of Maine?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in NROTC University of Maine?
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