Unicorn. Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Besides the actual Military academies, and Texas A&M University, what other schools have a top notch ROTC program as well as academic program? ETA: He wants to major in History, so it needs a strong History program. And if it matters, he wants to join the Marines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYKaren Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 North Georgia--one of the six senior military colleges; has unique offerings in strategic foreign languages. Army only. PM me if you'd like more information! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Clarkson University - Engineering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Virginia Tech, Virginia Military Institute, The Citadel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Cornell. My nephew is ROTC there as well as an engineering student. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mnemosyne Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Central WA University has one of the top Army ROTC programs in the nation (DH's Ranger Challenge team got 1st place External for the Sandhurst competition last year).. The school has a couple pretty strong programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'll second Virginia Tech! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 you can do early commissioning after 2 years at a few junior military colleges. After commissioning, I believe you have 3 years to finish your degree while serving in the ROTC program at the university where you transfer. New Mexico Military Institute Valley Forge Wentworth Marion Georgia Military College Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 My dh and I are both UTSA commissionees! UTSA has the best Air Force ROTC unit in the country. Check out their program! Here's an article: http://utsa.edu/toda...frotcaward.html Not far enough away! Just kidding! (mostly) He wants to be a Marine. :( He started off wanting AF, but changed his mind and won't budge. Even when I remind him how much he likes to eat, and how great the food is in the USAF, he just laughs at me. I'll have him take a look though. UT though... (shudder) that would be hard- we bleed maroon around here. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 nm You were going to say something about Aggies weren't you? Or the food? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeannie in NJ Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Unicorn , are you an Aggie? I met my husband at A & M, he had come down to get his PHD there. I was living with my aunt who got her degree there and still works there in recruitment . Before dh came there, my previous boyfriend was in the corp there and became an officer and navigator in the air force. I loved the campus and living in Bryan/College Station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Unicorn , are you an Aggie? I met my husband at A & M, he had come down to get his PHD there. I was living with my aunt who got her degree there and still works there in recruitment . Before dh came there, my previous boyfriend was in the corp there and became an officer and navigator in the air force. I loved the campus and living in Bryan/College Station. Yes. It's a family tradition! I met dh there while he was working on his PhD! My dad, sister, uncle, cousins, etc all went to A&M, as did several of dh's family. Ds and dd2 both want to go, too. Of course, he has some of those burnt orange people on his side, too. :p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 ETA: He wants to major in History, so it needs a strong History program. And if it matters, he wants to join the Marines. I think VMI fits what he needs well, both marines and a good history program. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Besides the actual Military academies, and Texas A&M University, what other schools have a top notch ROTC program as well as academic program? ETA: He wants to major in History, so it needs a strong History program. And if it matters, he wants to join the Marines. I believe the only ROTC that leads to the Marines is Navy ROTC. The extensive list of colleges with Navy ROTC programs is here: http://www.nrotc.nav...c_unitsXP3.aspx (click the "show all" button on the right) I don't know about majors; I'd ask on the high school or college boards. I'd work on planning a potential career path with the chosen major both within the military and outside of it should the military not work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn. Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I believe the only ROTC that leads to the Marines is Navy ROTC. The extensive list of colleges with Navy ROTC programs is here: http://www.nrotc.nav...c_unitsXP3.aspx (click the "show all" button on the right) I don't know about majors; I'd ask on the high school or college boards. I'd work on planning a potential career path with the chosen major both within the military and outside of it should the military not work out. Thank You! That link is very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 you can do early commissioning after 2 years at a few junior military colleges. After commissioning, I believe you have 3 years to finish your degree while serving in the ROTC program at the university where you transfer. New Mexico Military Institute Valley Forge Wentworth Marion Georgia Military College You can also serve in the reserves or National Guard as a 2LT while finishing your 4 year degree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In The Great White North Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ETA: He wants to major in History, so it needs a strong History program. And if it matters, he wants to join the Marines. No history majors this year. They only offered scholarships for STEM and some languages (as in, you couldn't even apply without checking one of those boxes) It changes every year, based on the needs of the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TechWife Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Another vote for North Georgia University! Loved it there! The military colleges function differently than the military academies in that at a college, you are not obligated to go into the Army unless you have accepted an Army ROTC scholarship. The year I graduated, the vast majority of those who commissioned went into the Army. We had a few commission into the Air Force and one to the Navy, so their Army ROTC did help them. Some commissioned into the Army Reserves or the Georgia Army National Guard. Many didn't commission into any service, but keep in mind that they didn't take an Army scholarship while they were there, either. Many of my classmates were reservists in the Georgia Army National Guard during their school years as well. There would be nothing preventing your son from serving in the Navy Reserves during college as long as he plans his time well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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