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NROTC University of South Carolina
The NROTC University of South Carolina commissions U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps officers at University of South Carolina.
About this program
Run by cadre at University of South Carolina, NROTC University of South Carolina is the NROTC unit for Columbia and surrounding South Carolina. The program dates to 1971.
Cross-town agreements bring Benedict College, Allen University, and Columbia College into the unit's footprint. Most cross-town midshipmen keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to University of South Carolina for ROTC class and lab.
The unit runs all standard NROTC scholarship channels: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Major-wise, midshipmen here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and history and the humanities, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
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 South Carolina by commuting to University of South Carolina.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of South Carolina.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of South Carolina.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of South Carolina.
Contact & location
Located at: University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of South Carolina located?
NROTC University of South Carolina is hosted at University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of South Carolina campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of South Carolina?
In addition to University of South Carolina, students enrolled at Benedict College, Allen University, and Columbia College can contract through NROTC University of South Carolina 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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina?
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 South Carolina?
Yes — NROTC University of South Carolina accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Allen University, Benedict College, Columbia College. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of South Carolina as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of South Carolina. 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 South Carolina founded?
NROTC University of South Carolina was established in 1971.
How do I contact NROTC University of South Carolina?
See the contact section for current cadre information.
Interested in NROTC University of South Carolina?
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