Navy/Marine ROTCNavy ROTC at University of Southern California
Yes — University of Southern California hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC University of Southern California. Students from 1 partner school also join it cross-town.
NROTC University of Southern California
Scholarships at this unit
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 and partner schools
Students at these schools can join NROTC University of Southern California. They travel to University of Southern California for training.
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Location: University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089
Navy ROTC FAQ
Does University of Southern California have Navy ROTC?
Yes — University of Southern California hosts Navy ROTC on campus through NROTC University of Southern California. Students from 1 partner school also join it cross-town.
Is NROTC University of Southern California a host unit or cross-town?
NROTC University of Southern California is the host unit, based at University of Southern California. Students at 1 partner school join it cross-town and train at University of Southern California.
Where is NROTC University of Southern California located?
NROTC University of Southern California is hosted at University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA 90089.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Southern California?
Yes. NROTC University of Southern California takes cross-town and partner students from 1 other school, including University of California, Los Angeles. See the cross-town section above for distances and how to enroll.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Southern California as any major?
Navy programs take students from most majors at University of Southern California. 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 NROTC University of Southern California?
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