Joining NROTC as a Duke Student
Current or incoming Duke students may still join the Duke NROTC Battalion through the College Program. Students interested in joining must begin the process before the start of their junior year.
Students who join NROTC without a scholarship are known as College Programmers. As a College Programmer, you will participate fully in battalion activities and may compete for a two- or three-year NROTC scholarship. Midshipmen who earn a scholarship receive full tuition and mandatory fee coverage, a tax-free monthly stipend, and a book stipend each semester, along with other benefits.
Some midshipmen choose to remain in the College Program rather than pursue a scholarship. College Program midshipmen who are later selected for Advanced Standing incur a three-year active-duty service obligation, compared to the five-year obligation associated with most NROTC scholarships. College Program midshipmen also have greater flexibility in academic major requirements, while remaining eligible to compete for commissioning in either the Navy or Marine Corps.
Starting Your Application
The best way to begin the process of joining NROTC is to schedule a meeting with our Scholarship Coordinator, LT Dan Johnston. During this visit, you can tour the battalion spaces in Trent Hall, learn more about the program, and ask questions about training, academics, and the commissioning process.
Prospective students are also welcome to observe an NROTC leadership laboratory or Naval Science class and speak with current midshipmen about their experience in the program.
To get started, complete the interest form or contact:
LT Dan Johnston
daniel.johnston@duke.edu
Immediate Scholarship Opportunities
The Duke NROTC Unit may have immediate scholarship opportunities available for qualified Duke students. These scholarships cover full tuition and provide the same benefits as national NROTC scholarships.
Students interested in learning more should contact LT Dan Johnston at daniel.johnston@duke.edu.