Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)

Some students choose to join one of the four ROTC programs and receive an officer commission upon graduation. As a consequence, they will take more than the number of credits required for the major.

University rules allow students to substitute 6 credits of ROTC for credits in the major, provided they successfully complete the ROTC Program. In the case of Mechanical Engineering students, the last six ROTC credits may be substituted for three credits of GHW requirement and three credits of General Technical Elective (GTE).

ROTC students often face demanding schedules if they wish to graduate in four years. The addition of ROTC coursework each semester may present unique scheduling challenges. Students should consult their adviser well before registration to ensure timely progress toward degree completion.