Program Centers & Support Offices

Reserve Officer Training Corps

Program Coordinator: David Oleson

Northwest University has a cooperative arrangement with the University of Washington’s Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). Through this cooperative program, Northwest University students prepare for commissioning in the US Army by earning a degree from Northwest and concurrently registering for a series of courses at the University of Washington.

The Reserve Officer’s Training Corps is a program established by Congressional decree to provide the armed forces with a steady supply of educated, capable officers. The ROTC program is designed to prepare students for leadership within the Army following the acquisition of a baccalaureate degree. Special military courses are obtained each semester through the University of Washington. Successful completion of these courses and a camp conducted for approximately a month in between the junior and senior years, combined with the earning of a non-ministerial bachelor’s degree qualifies an individual for commissioning.

Scholarships are available for some eligible students. Contact the Financial Aid Services Office for details.

The University of Washington boasts one of the nation’s oldest Military Science programs. Kinnear Husky Battalion cadets have the opportunity to earn competitive scholarships, attend summer training at Regular Army schools, and attend quarterly training events at Fort Lewis, Washington.

Army ROTC is a chance to develop skills for success like confidence, self-esteem, motivation, and the ability to lead others and make decisions. Army ROTC is a challenging combination of academics and important hands-on instruction that puts students on track for a more productive and rewarding future. ROTC programs on college campuses are the nation’s way of ensuring that all the influences of higher education are transported into the military services, a mandatory requirement in a democracy.

There is no commitment when a student tries ROTC during the freshman and sophomore years. There is, however, a four year commitment to the Army when a student begins the Junior year of ROTC or accepts a scholarship. Depending on the student’s desires and the needs of the Army this may be in the active component or in a reserve or national guard assignment while pursuing a civilian career.

When a student applies for a scholarship there is no obligation incurred until the scholarship is accepted. Students are not required to have a scholarship to participate in Army ROTC.

Participation in Army ROTC at the University of Washington requires previous acceptance by the University. No application for the Military Science program itself is required; however, students may be eligible to apply for a scholarship which would pay tuition, books, and a monthly living stipend.

Students are required to take Military Science courses in addition to their academic program at Northwest University. Courses descriptions are located here.