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Academic Requirements

To receive commissions, midshipmen must complete all requirements for bachelor's degrees under university rules and regulations. They must also complete certain courses specified by the Navy. While requirements vary depending on the college, the Navy and Marine Corps are interested in producing top-quality officers, therefore success in academics in highly emphasized.

Taking online courses are not permitted unless approved by the Naval Science Department and The Citadel Registrar.

All academic requirements are expected to be completed within 4 years.

Navy applicants are strongly encouraged to pursue a technical degree.  Examples include Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.  However, applicants are free to choose what degree they wish to pursue.

Students selected for the NROTC Scholarship Program take the normal course load required by the college or university for degree completion. Additionally, scholarship midshipmen are required to follow these general academic guidelines:

1. Calculus (MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107)²

2. Physics (PHYS 221/222 with associated labs)²

3. English grammar and composition (one year)²

4. National Security Policy/American Military Affairs

5. Computer Science (one course)²

6. Naval Science Courses each semester (Click here for information on Naval Science Courses)

² denotes courses not required for Marine Corps-option students

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Last modified: 07/29/07