The Citadel ROTC Departments

Commissioning Opportunities in all Branches of the Armed Services

The Citadel is one of the nation’s top Senior Military Colleges, offering exceptional college ROTC programs that prepare students to pursue a commission in the branch of their choice while achieving their academic and leadership goals. Through its nationally recognized college ROTC experience, full-time, college-enrolled students participate in comprehensive ROTC programs designed to develop military, academic, and leadership excellence.

Through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), students can prepare to commission in the following ROTC branches of the U.S. military:

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**Air Force ROTC: Department of Aerospace Studies**

ROTC Requirements and Fitness Standards at The Citadel

ROTC Requirements

Mandatory ROTC Classes: ROTC classes are required for the first two years of study.
Four-Year Commitment: Cadets pursuing a commission continue ROTC classes throughout their four years at The Citadel.
Leadership Classes: Non-commissioning cadets take leadership classes in their final two years.

Prepare to Meet U.S. Military Fitness Standards

ROTC programs at The Citadel require cadets to meet U.S. Military fitness standards, which vary by branch. Fitness tests typically include:

Cardio: Run times differ by branch.
Core Strength: Sit-ups.
Upper Body Strength: Push-ups.

For detailed performance requirements, consult your respective ROTC department.

ROTC Scholarships: Tuition, Stipends and More

National ROTC Scholarships

The Citadel accepts national 3-year and 4-year ROTC scholarships offered by the military branches.

Scholarship Benefits Include:

College Tuition & Fees
Monthly Living Expense Stipend
Annual Book Stipend
Uniform (Exclusive to ROTC Programs)

Please note that The Citadel ROTC department does not award ROTC Scholarships. Scholarships for the Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy are administered directly through the awarding military branch.

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Campus Scholarships

The Citadel awards Service to Country Tuition Scholarships and National Service Room/Board Scholarships to three and four-year ROTC national scholarship high school student awardees chosen through the national review process managed by the Army, Navy, Marines and AirForce/SpaceForce.

Eligibility: Awarded to high school students with a 3-year or 4-year national ROTC scholarship.
Deadline: Award must be received prior to May 1, 2027.