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NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison
NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison draws midshipmen from University of Wisconsin–Madison and surrounding Wisconsin campuses.
About this program
For midshipmen at University of Wisconsin–Madison, the path to a commission runs through NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison. The unit reports up through Naval Service Training Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants, ensigns, or Marine Corps second lieutenants.
Beyond University of Wisconsin–Madison, the unit serves midshipmen from Marquette University and Edgewater College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full NROTC menu: NROTC Navy Option (4-year), NROTC Marine Option, NROTC Nurse Option (where offered). Academically, University of Wisconsin–Madison is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, 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
Cross-town & partner schools served
Students at these schools can commission through NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison by commuting to University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Cross-enroll students take Naval Science courses at University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Contact & location
Located at: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Madison, WI 53706-1380
Navy ROTC FAQ
Where is NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison located?
NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison is hosted at University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The unit's training events, classes, and PT all run on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus.
Which colleges and universities can attend NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison?
In addition to University of Wisconsin–Madison, students enrolled at Marquette University and Edgewater College can contract through NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison 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 Wisconsin-Madison?
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 Wisconsin-Madison?
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 Wisconsin-Madison?
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 Wisconsin-Madison?
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 University of Wisconsin-Madison?
Yes — NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including Edgewater College, Marquette University. See the cross-town options for distance and enrollment paths.
Can I commission through NROTC University of Wisconsin-Madison as any major?
Navy programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Wisconsin–Madison. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
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