Students interested in the Army ROTC Program can receive full ride scholarships and other opportunities. Students who stay in the program until graduation will be commissioned as a second lieutenant.
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For students who have seen the Army ROTC program at the university and wondered how to get involved or what the Military Science program has to offer, Sergeant First Class and Assistant Professor of Military Science, Rob Dunn, is ready to answer any questions they may have.
The ROTC program is divided into four different levels of military science and the first two can count as an elective. For those who want a scholarship, there is more involved.
“Full ride scholarships start happening at 30 hours,” said Dunn. “I have scholarships that pay $10,000 room and board, $12,000, up to $350 a month stipends and there are some more awesome opportunities as well.”
There are other requirements that count toward a student being considered for an ROTC scholarship.
“Now, in order to get the scholarships there are some requirements,” said Dunn. “You have to have a 19 on the ACT and your GPA has to be above a 2.5.”
Students will also need to be contracted to serve after school.
“Upon graduation, they will be commissioned in either the active duty army, the Louisiana Army National Guard or the Army Reserve,” said Dunn. “They will be commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Because of the teaching and training you will be getting while in school, you step right into a leadership position when you graduate.”
For students who are interested in checking out the program without committing to it yet, there are some options.
“If some people would like to just come check it out without making a commitment, they can come sit in on our classes Tuesday/Thursday in Fayard or they can come to P.T. and watch or participate,” said Dunn. “Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, we’re out here by Katrina Fountain doing physical training.”
Students are welcome to check out the program or set up an appointment with Dunn.
“We are very open to people coming and checking it out and asking questions,” said Dunn. “If someone would like to get more information about it, they should contact me. If they like it, cool. I’m going to try to help you as much as I can. If not, you just wasted 10 minutes of your life.”
Dunn considers the program to have benefits beyond a student’s time in college.
“Basically with this program you not only get a class and a career after here, but you get a mentor while you’re at school,” said Dunn. “It’s a great experience to grow as a person, learn more about yourself and to tap into your leadership.”
Students interested in the Army ROTC Program can receive full ride scholarships and other opportunities. Students who stay in the program until graduation will be commissioned as a second lieutenant.
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Students that are a part of the ROTC program at the university practice on an obstacle course. They train like this once a month and do their regular physical training three days a week and have classes two days a week.
Amber Grace Garrard/The Lion's Roar
Students that are a part of the ROTC program at the university practice on an obstacle course. They train like this once a month and do their regular physical training three days a week and have classes two days a week.
Amber Grace Garrard/The Lion's Roar