Reserve Officer Training Courses

Rutgers students have the opportunity to participate in cross-enrollment programs with Drexel University and with St. Joseph's University for officer training.

Air Force ROTC:
Rutgers University students are eligible to participate in the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) through a cross-enrollment agreement with St. Joseph's University. All aerospace studies courses will be held on the St. Joseph's campus, City Line Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. The AFROTC program enables a college student to earn a commission as an Air Force officer while concurrently completing the requirements for the baccalaureate degree.

Air Force ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarships on a competitive basis to qualified applicants. All scholarships cover tuition, fees, a flat-rate book allowance, plus a $100 tax-free monthly stipend. All members of the Professional Officer Course (POC), regardless of scholarship status, receive the $100 tax-free monthly stipend.

For further information on the cross-enrollment program, scholarships, and career opportunities, contact: AFROTC Admissions Officer, AFROTC Det 750, St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA 19131 (215/871-8351).

Army ROTC:
The Army Officer Education Program offers students an opportunity to receive officer training while earning their undergraduate degrees. Upon successful completion of that program and graduation, students are offered commissions in the U.S. Army. Scholarship students in this program receive full tuition and fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance of $200. (Check current guidelines for confirmation of tuition cost.)

Students participating in the Army Officer Education Program may compete for two-year or three-year on-campus ROTC scholarships. Although students are advised to enroll in the program as first-year students, enrollment is possible throughout the first and sophomore years. Training includes instruction in leadership and management, with opportunities for supervised experience, including paid participation in training camp, normally during the summer after the junior year.

Specific information regarding physical and other qualifications for admission and other matters pertaining to participation in the Army Officer Education Program may be obtained by writing or calling: Drexel University, ROTC Department, 33rd and Market Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104, 215/590-8808 or 8809, or visit our web site at http://www.drexel.edu/catalog/UG/ROTC/.