- How to Enroll
- College Students
- Grad Students
- Guard/Reserve SoldiersOut of State/Transfer/International Students
How To Enroll
Interested in ROTC? Register for our Academic Classes in MyRed with no obligation.
Students can enroll in academic classes with a military science instructor that covers topics such as leadership skills, basic soldiering skills, and military customs and courtesies. Military science labs are also held once a week to help current and prospective ROTC students expand their tactical knowledge and practical leadership skills. Enrolling in these classes can be an excellent way to learn more about the ROTC program and determine if it is a good fit for you.
First Year Students
- Fall Semester: Enroll in MLSC 101 and MLSC 101L
- Spring Semester: Enroll in MLSC 102 and MLSC 102L
Second Year Students
- Fall Semester: Enroll in MLSC 201 and MLSC 201L
- Spring Semester: Enroll in MLSC 202 and MLSC 202L
Third Year Students
- Fall Semester: Enroll in MLSC 301 and MLSC 301L
- Spring Semester: Enroll in MLSC 302 and MLSC 302L
Fourth Year Students
- Fall Semester: Enroll in MLSC 401 and MLSC 401L
- Spring Semester: Enroll in MLSC 402 and MLSC 402L
Further information about academic classes can be found in the UNL course catalog or here. Army ROTC academic classes are open to all students and can be taken even if students are not contracted into ROTC. They can be taken with no obligation.
High School Students
If you are a high-school Senior interested in participating in Army ROTC while in college, you can apply for the Army ROTC four-year scholarship! You may apply for a scholarship by clicking here. All scholarship applications must be completed by High School Seniors before January 10th of their senior year to be considered for the 4-year scholarship.
College Students
If you are interested in joining Army ROTC and are already in college, you still have options.
Incoming Second Year Students
Incoming second-year students are eligible for the ROTC compression program, which allows them to complete the ROTC program in three years. The timeline for the ROTC compression program is the following:
Second Academic Year
- Fall Semester: Enroll in MSCL 101, MLSC 201, and MLSC 201L
- Spring Semester: Enroll in MLSC 102, MLSC 202, and MLSC 202L
After completing one year of the ROTC compression program, students will be on track to graduate in four years.
Incoming Third Year Students
Students who join Army ROTC at the beginning of their third year of college must have completed Army Basic Training or Army Basic Camp.
What is Basic Camp?
Basic Camp, or Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET), is a 32-day paid leadership course in Fort Knox, KY. Basic Camp allows prospective cadets to learn about Army customs and courtesies, soldiering skills, and further develop their leadership abilities. Students attend Army ROTC Basic Camp the summer before their third year of college. Potential Cadets can attend Basic Camp with no obligation to remain in the ROTC program following Basic Camp graduation.
Upon completing Basic Camp, students continuing in ROTC will be on track to graduate in two years.
To learn more about Basic Camp, click here.
Scholarships are available for current college students and may cover up to 2 or 3 years of tuition and fees or room and board. Please contact us at (402)-730-6116 or Jschmidt55@unl.edu for more information about joining Army ROTC as a current college student.
Grad Students
If you are interested in joining Army ROTC as a graduate student, you may be eligible to attend Cadet Initial Entry Training and participate in the Advanced Course during your final two years as a graduate student. Please contact our ROO at (402)-730-6116 or Jschmidt55@unl.edu for more information about joining Army ROTC as a graduate student.