Can you do ROTC at any age?

Be a U.S. citizen. Be between the ages of 17 and under 34 years of age in the calendar year in which you are to be commissioned. Waivers are required for applicants between 34-39 years old at the time of the projected commissioning date (past 39 years old is non-waiverable).

Can you join ROTC in your 30s?

Usually it’s under 30 years old. But there are many exceptional prior service soldiers that cadet command will allow to participate in ROTC. In my battalion there is a prior service combat medic that is 31 years old.

Is it too late to join ROTC as a senior?

It is not too late to enter Army ROTC or even win a 2YR scholarship! You can simply attend the Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) and enter the advanced course as a Junior. Your sophomore year is considered your second year in the basic course.

Can you join ROTC at 14 years old?

Anyone who is enrolled at a college with an ROTC program (or crosstown agreement), is in good physical shape and has good moral character 14 years or older. Those committed to attend both the ROTC class and leadership laboratory are welcome to join.

Who is eligible for ROTC?

You must be a US citizen between the ages of 17 and 26. Minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.50. Receive a high school diploma or pass a high school equivalency test. Minimum of 920 on the SAT or 19 on the ACT.

Is there an age waiver for ROTC?

Age – Be under 31 years of age on 31 December of the year you complete all requirements for a commission and a college baccalaureate degree. This is a statutory requirement and there are no waivers authorized. Following graduation, ROTC cadets are required to serve in the active component of the U.S. Army.

Can I join ROTC my junior year?

Yes. You can go to field training (6 weeks), finish your last 2 years of school, graduate, and be commissioned.

Can ROTC cadets be drafted?

Yes, ROTC cadets were required to be registered for and could possibly get drafted.

What is the age limit for Air Force ROTC?

Be commissioned and enter active duty before age 39 (To receive a scholarship, you must be under age 31 on December 31 of the commissioning year). Be able to complete all undergraduate degree requirements in two years or less (minimum 1.5 years with a waiver). Have at least a 3.0 cumulative college grade point average.

What is the GPA requirement for ROTC?

All requirements listed above. Cumulative college GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, OR student has no college GPA yet, but has a cumulative high school GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. (Keep in mind that a 2.5 is the mininum requirement and that Army ROTC scholarships are competively based)

How old do you have to be to join Army ROTC?

To join Army ROTC, you must be: Age requirement: Maximum 30 years of age for scholarships Age requirement: Maximum 34 years of age for non-scholarships(exceptions considered) A U.S. Citizen in good health A freshman or sophomore A full-time college student To join you must be an undergraduate or graduate with two years remaining.

How many years will I take ROTC in college?

Acceleration is a path where the entire Basic Course of ROTC is completed in 1 year. Essentially, this is a 3-year program to complete ROTC. A student would have to be highly successful in college and have the ability to take 5 credits of ROTC Basic Course classes without detering their graduation.

Do I have to pay to attend the ROTC program?

Many ROTC students join the ROTC program as a non-contracted cadet, meaning they must pay for their college tuition. Depending upon performance and eligibility, students may earn a slot as a contracted cadet-receiving an ROTC scholarship and a commitment of service after graduation.