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NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC
NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC runs NROTC at University of Memphis for midshipmen across Tennessee.
About this program
Operating out of University of Memphis, NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC commissions midshipmen into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps under Naval Service Training Command. The program traces its lineage on this campus to 1983.
Midshipmen from Christian Brothers University and Rhodes College cross-enroll into NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Memphis campus.
Funding paths into this unit include NROTC Navy Option (4-year) and NROTC Marine Option, with NROTC Nurse Option (where offered) also available. University of Memphis's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and international affairs and language study give contracted midshipmen flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
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 Memphis Naval ROTC by commuting to University of Memphis.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Memphis.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Memphis.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC located?
NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC is hosted at University of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Memphis campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC?
In addition to University of Memphis, students enrolled at Christian Brothers University and Rhodes College can contract through NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC 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 Memphis Naval ROTC?
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 Memphis Naval ROTC?
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 Memphis Naval ROTC?
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 Memphis Naval ROTC?
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 Memphis Naval ROTC?
Yes — NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Christian Brothers University, Rhodes College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC Memphis Naval ROTC as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Memphis. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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