Q. Do I have to be on scholarship to be enrolled in Army ROTC?
A.  No, fewer then a third of all incoming freshman are on scholarship and slightly over half of our graduates are on scholarship. This is fairly standard across all 272 ROTC Battalions.  3,2,1 year merit based scholarships are awarded annually. 

Q. How do I apply for entrance into Army ROTC?
A.  Any student who has been accepted to Virginia Tech may enroll in Army ROTC as long as they participate in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Army ROTC scholarship applicants will be interviewed and will receive confirmation from the Professor of Military Science that they have indeed been accepted to the Army ROTC program.  Non-scholarship students need to simply register for the MS1005 after first consulting with the enrollment officer (540) 231-4804.  As long as a Cadet meets standards they may remain in the Army ROTC program to pursue a commission. 

Q. I am in High School when is the Army ROTC Scholarship deadline?
A.  Students apply by December 1 and selections are made continuously thru May 15. 

Q. How do I set up a visit to the Army ROTC Program?
A.  Contact the Army ROTC Enrollment officer at (540) 231-4804 or 231-6401.  Appointments are available Monday through Friday from 0900-1700. When visiting Virginia Tech also consider conducting a campus tour, attending the Admissions Office Information Session, the academic major you are interested in, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) and the VTCC Spend the Night with the Corps Program. 

Q. I am in High School, if I visit may I participate in Army ROTC PT?
A.  Yes if a prospect participates in the Spend the Night with the Corps Program they may join us for Army RTOC PT held Mon, Wed and Fri mornings at 0530. 

Q. How do I apply for the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC)?
A.  By applying to Virginia Tech and by applying as a cadet you are also applying for the Corps of Cadets.

Q. When is the deadline to apply to Virginia Tech?
A.  Early Decision deadline is 15 November, January 15th is the deadline for High School applicants and March 1st for Transfer students.    

Q.  How do I apply for the Emerging Leader Scholarship (ELS)?
A.  There are a limited number of out-of-state and in-state awards available.  These are awarded to the first 100 or so of each who pay the matriculation fee after accepting the offer of admission.  A Federal Financial Aid Application Form is also required. 

Q.  By enrolling in ROTC, are you joining the Army?
A.  No. Students who enroll in ROTC don't join the Army.  They take an ROTC class for which they receive credit.  It's considered a college elective.

Q.  Is ROTC like "boot camp"?
A.  No. ROTC cadets go directly to college where they earn their degree.

Q.  What can students expect to learn by taking ROTC?
A.  Quite simply, leadership and management skills needed to become a U.S. Army officer or have a successful civilian career.

Q.  What makes ROTC different from regular college management courses?
A.  Students in ROTC learn through a unique program that involves both classroom and "live" situations.  For instance, an ROTC cadet might be found leading classmates through adventure training, down a river in a raft, or up a mountain wall.

Q.  Is there a military obligation during college?
A.  During the first two years, ROTC cadets have no military obligation (or the first year in the case of a 4-year scholarship winners).

Q.  What is the ROTC course comprised of?
A.  The ROTC program is divided into phases: The Basic Course studies Army history, organization and structure.  The techniques and principles of leadership and management are stressed throughout.  The Advanced Course concentrates on tactical operations and military instruction, as well as advanced techniques of management, leadership, and command.

Q.  Does Army ROTC offer scholarships?
A.  Yes.  Each year hundreds of students attending colleges nationwide receive ROTC scholarships.  ROTC awards them to students studying science, engineering, nursing, business, as well as a variety of other majors.

Q.  How much money does ROTC usually award and what does the money go towards?
A.  Scholarships are awarded at different monetary levels.  At some schools an ROTC scholarship is worth up to $80,000, which goes towards tuition and educational fees.  Also, scholarship winners receive an allowance of up to $1,500 a year.

Q.  On what basis are scholarship winners chosen?
A.  ROTC scholarships are not based on financial need.  Instead, they're awarded on merit.  Merit is exhibited in academic achievement and extracurricular activities, such as sports, student government or part-time work.

Q.  Can only scholarship winners enroll in ROTC?
A.  No. Anyone can enroll in ROTC.  And regardless of whether you're a scholarship winner or not, all ROTC books, supplies and equipment are furnished at not cost to you.

Q.  How often are Army ROTC scholarships awarded?
A.  Scholarships are awarded once a year. Students apply by December 1 and selections are made continuously thru May 15.  Also, once cadets are on campus, two-year and three-year scholarships become available.

Q.  How do students benefit from Army ROTC?
A.   In college and after graduation, cadets find that the training and experience that they have received are assets - whether pursuing an Army or civilian career.   Employers place high regard on the management and leadership skills that ROTC instructors stress.  Plus, ROTC looks great on a resume.  When cadets complete the ROTC course, upon graduation, they become commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.

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