ROTC at West Virginia University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

West Virginia University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

Mountaineer Battalion

Army ROTC at West Virginia University commissions officers alongside Fairmont State University cross-town students.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Air Force/Space Force ROTCHosted

Detachment 915 West Virginia University

The Mountaineers has commissioned U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force officers from West Virginia University since 1947.

Scholarships: AFROTC HSSP Type 2 ($18k cap), AFROTC In-College Scholarship Program, AFROTC HSSP Type 4 ($36k cap) +1 more

Also serves 3 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

West Virginia University students commission through the on-campus program above.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at West Virginia University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

West Virginia University enrolls 853 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location