Navy/Marine ROTCVerifiedDrill TeamColor GuardNavy ROTC at University of Virginia
NROTC University of Virginia
NROTC University of Virginia runs NROTC at University of Virginia for midshipmen across Virginia.
About this program
For midshipmen at University of Virginia, the path to a commission runs through NROTC University of Virginia. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Cross-town agreements aren't part of this unit's model. Every contracted midshipme is also a University of Virginia student, which simplifies scheduling and integration with academic advising.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, University of Virginia is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside nursing and health professions, which gives midshipmen a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
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
Contact & location
Located at: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22903-2628
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Virginia located?
NROTC University of Virginia is hosted at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Virginia campus.
Which schools can attend NROTC University of Virginia?
NROTC University of Virginia is a host-only program; only students enrolled at University of Virginia can contract through this unit. There are no cross-town partner agreements at this site.
What scholarships are available through NROTC University of Virginia?
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 Virginia?
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 University of Virginia?
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 University of Virginia?
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 I commission through NROTC University of Virginia as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Virginia. 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 Virginia founded?
NROTC University of Virginia was established in 1940.
Interested in NROTC University of Virginia?
Send your details and the cadre can reach out about visits, scholarships, and next steps.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.