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WHAT IS ARMY ROTC?  

       The Reserve Officer Training Corps is a college elective that develops Leadership Skills in our students as they prepare for Military Service. 

       Army ROTC offers a commission as a second lieutenant in either the active Army or Reserve Forces in a variety of career fields including Combat Arms (Aviation, Armor, Artillery, Infantry, or Engineers), Combat Support, and Combat Service Support branches. There are two-, three-, and four-year scholarship programs available. Some cadets choose to join the National Guard or the Army Reserve while in Army ROTC, thus qualifying them for the Montgomery GI Bill benefits, in-state tuition (VANG) and other exciting benefits. 

For more general information about Army ROTC please visit www.armyrotc.com.      

Virginia Tech is one of the United States' six Senior Military Colleges and one of two such programs at a predominantly civilian university. As a graduate of a Senior Military College, a medically qualified cadet successfully completing all ROTC requirements is virtually assured of obtaining an active duty commission.  A few cadets each year earn a reserve forces duty commission.  These future lieutenants will serve as a commissioned officer in either the U.S. Army Reserve or the Army National Guard. 

ARMY ROTC AT VIRGINIA TECH

     The army ROTC department at Virginia Tech works hand in hand with the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets.  Membership in the Corps of Cadets is mandatory for participation in ROTC, providing cadets twice the opportunity to develop the leadership skills necessary to be an Army Officer.  The Corps of Cadets at Virginia Tech enjoys a rich tradition and history that dates back to the founding of the University.  Please follow these links for more information about our history and background of the 7 Medal of Honor recipients from Virginia Tech. 

     As part of the New River Battalion, nearby Radford University offers Army ROTC as a partnership program with Virginia Tech. Radford Army Cadets are taught their classes and labs at Virginia Tech and conduct joint training exercises with Virginia Tech.  Radford University offers the Army Nurse Program for those students interested in Nursing. Please visit the Radford University Program website at www.radford.edu/~arotc/ for additional information.

    Follow this link for a short video about what it means to be a graduate of Army ROTC from Virginia Tech:  Virginia Tech Army ROTC Video with Testimonial from Football Coach Frank Beamer

     Classroom instruction is part of your development into an army officer.  As a cadet you will take four years of Military Science classes which, are designated as MS I, II, III, and IV years.  Here is a link to course information which will give an overview of what the courses involve.

     For information about the Blacksburg community and what it has to offer visit the page linked above.

     For people interested in joining the program please click below and take a minute to fill out the form.  If you want more information about the program and what we have to offer please browse the rest of our web site.  Our program offers a great deal of opportunities that you do not want to pass up.

     Here are links to Army Reserve and  National Guard where you can enter the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) program and gain time in service while taking a real platoon leader position.  This will give you invaluable experience in leading troops and will benefit you with more pay when you receive your commission.  For more information about that program and anything else about the Army Reserve and National Guard please click the links above.

 Why join Army ROTC at Virginia Tech? Virginia Tech offers many opportunities to attend summer training such as Airborne School, Air Assault School, Robin Sage and many others. 

21 Reasons why to choose Virginia Tech over any other Army Officer commissioning program

WHAT ARE CADETS SAYING ABOUT VIRGINIA TECH ARMY ROTC (.pdf) 

2007-2008 FINANCIAL FACT SHEET (.pdf)  

Be sure to apply for an Army ROTC Scholarship. For more information visit our scholarship web site. 

Please visit our office for program information or a personal meeting.  Contact Michelle McCormick at (540) 231-8016 to schedule an appointment.

Do not forget to check with the University Admission Office for orientation and tour schedules for the specific college you are interested.  Please visit the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Recruiting Officer located in Brodie Hall.  

 Learn how to apply to Virginia Tech for free. Contact the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets at (540) 231-6858.

Our address is:

222 Military Building (0207)

Blacksburg, Virginia 24061

We are located near the Virginia Tech Power Plant and its large smokestack.

For more information by e-mail contact.

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Cadet Videos

How to Join

Are You Ready for the Challenge?  

Frequently Asked Questions

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Virginia Tech Army Alumni Website.