Enrolling/Contracting in ROTC

Enrolling:

1. Enrolling in ROTC incurs no obligation to the US Army. Students may enroll in the program to explore the military profession before deciding to commit to it.
2. Before enrolling, prospective cadets should contact the Gold Bar Recruiter at (785) 864 - 1113 or by email at goldbar@ku.edu. The Gold Bar Recruiter is a graduate of KU and has been commissioned through KU ROTC, and can answer questions prospective cadets may have about the ROTC program. Should the student decide to enroll in ROTC, the Gold Bar Recruiter can guide the student through the process of joining ROTC.

Contracting:

1. Army ROTC is a college elective in which the Department of Military Science provides a program of instruction and training for college men and women leading to a commission as an officer (Second Lieutenant) in the Active Army, Army Reserves, or National Guard after graduation from college. Students may pursue a degree in any major of their choice in a recognized field while taking Army ROTC courses.
2. Army ROTC is a 4-year program comprised of two 2-year parts.  The first part, the Basic Course, must be validated prior to taking the Advance Course.  There are several ways of validating the Basic Course.  These are: Completing the Basic Course on campus (1 credit hour per semester); attending the six week Basic Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky or; be a veteran or member of the US Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
3. Attending the Basic Course, or Basic Camp incurs NO obligation unless the Army Cadet has received and accepted a scholarship.
4. To enter the Advance Course (3 credit hours per semester), the student must have at least junior status, a 2.00 cumulative GPA, be seeking a bachelor’s degree in a recognized field, have validated the Basic Course and pass qualifying medical and evaluation examinations.  It is at this time a contract is entered into and a military service obligation is incurred