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NROTC University of Washington
NROTC at University of Washington contracts midshipmen on national scholarships into the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps.
About this program
The University of Washington NROTC unit -- the Husky Battalion -- was one of the first six NROTC units established in the United States, in 1926. In roughly the century since, it has produced hundreds of Navy and Marine Corps junior officers through a program of mental, moral, and physical development.
The battalion is made up of midshipmen, STA-21 officer candidates, and MECEP enlisted Marines. Midshipmen can earn the NROTC four-year national scholarship or join directly through the college program, commissioning into either the Navy or Marine Corps. Training spans naval science classes, physical training, field exercises, regulation drill, and summer cruises.
Beyond the classroom, the unit offers extracurricular opportunities including the annual Northwest Navy competition, a sailing team, and Navy and Marine Corps Birthday Balls. Upon graduation, members commission as Ensigns in the Navy or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps, with an obligated-service term ranging from four to eight years depending on branch and community.
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 Washington by commuting to University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Washington.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Washington.
Contact & location
Site: https://www.nrotc.washington.edu
Located at: University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Washington located?
NROTC University of Washington is hosted at University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Washington campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Washington?
In addition to University of Washington, students enrolled at Seattle University, Seattle Pacific University, University of Puget Sound, and Pacific Lutheran University can contract through NROTC University of Washington 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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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 Washington?
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.
How historic is University of Washington NROTC?
UW's unit, the Husky Battalion, was one of the first six NROTC units established in the United States, in 1926, and has produced hundreds of Navy and Marine Corps junior officers in the roughly 100 years since.
What extracurricular and training opportunities does UW NROTC offer?
Beyond naval science classes, physical training, field exercises, and summer cruises, the Husky Battalion competes in the annual Northwest Navy competition, fields a sailing team, and holds Navy and Marine Corps Birthday Balls.
Can students at other schools join NROTC University of Washington?
Yes — NROTC University of Washington accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Pacific Lutheran University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
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