- Acceptance into University of Kansas as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. See KU Admissions.
- Students who bring the following attributes to the Military Science program have the highest rate of success:
- Scholar (3.0 or higher GPA)
- Athlete (participation in team or individual sports or physical activities)
- Leader (elected or appointed leadership positions in school, sport, community, volunteer, and/or spiritual organizations)
- Push-ups (number of repetitions in two minutes)
- Sit-ups (number of repetitions in two minutes)
- Two-mile run (score calculated on time needed to complete the run)
- Introduction to leadership (values, attributes, skills, actions)
- Personal development (time management, stress management, health and fitness, goal setting, and communications)
- Officership and the army profession
- Orienteering, map reading, land navigation, basic tactics
- Foundations of leadership (team building, situational leadership, adaptive leadership, leadership analysis)
- Personal development (briefings, interpersonal communication, effective writing, advanced time management)
- Army values and ethics, consideration of others
- Officership (Introduction of Principles of War, terrorism awareness)
- Advanced map reading, terrain analysis, route planning, problem solving, battle drills, offensive operations
- Advanced Course – Professional Military Education – Commissioning
- Adaptive Team Leadership (team dynamics, developing future leaders, leadership styles and behavior)
- Personal Development (effective communications, stress management)
- Army Values and Ethics (Warrior Ethos), risk management
- Advanced map reading, intelligence preparation of the battlefield, troop leading procedures, squad tactics
- Warrior Forge at Ft. Lewis, Wash. (usually summer after junior year)
- Developmental and adaptive leadership (physical fitness programs, effective communications)
- Military professional ethics, ethical decision-making, code of conduct, rules of engagement, cultural awareness
- Training, risk management process, counseling, evaluation reports, career management
- Military decision-making process, organization for combat, supply and logistics, military history
Map to Military Science Building 
Prospective Students
What is KU Army ROTC?
Initial Interest Survey in PDF or Word document
Green to Gold Program
What is KU Army ROTC?
The program consists of leadership courses and training that prepares a student for service to the Nation first as a commissioned officer in the Army, but primarily as a lifelong selfless commitment. It will give you the time management skills, knowledge, training, and leadership experience that will help you succeed in any environment. Our alumni represent general officers, judges, successful business leaders, and a US Congressman.
For those that accept the challenge, students will pursue an academic degree while taking ROTC class electives. ROTC courses are divided between a Basic Course and Advanced Course. The Basic Course consists of Army 101, Army 102, Army 201, and Army 202. Each course represents 1 credit hour. It is possible to validate the Basic Course with successful completion of military basic training or ROTC Leader’s Training Course. However, it is recommended to join as early as possible as a college student to begin building bonds within your peer group and to maximize the opportunities you will have within our program. By delaying entry into ROTC, you risk not participating in invaluable training, missing opportunities to attend military schools such as parachutist training, and missing opportunities to participate in internships and study abroad programs. Upon completion/validation of Basic Course, students must complete four semester’s of Advance Course that consists of Army 301 (3 credits), Army 302 (3 credits), Army 401 (3 credits), Army 402 (3 credits), and a summer training course known as Leader Development and Assessment Course (5 weeks). ROTC additionally requires participation in a weekly leadership laboratory, in a physical fitness conditioning program, and one weekend military training exercise each semester. For additional information, please read about Army ROTC in the 2010-2011 KU Undergraduate Catalog.
ROTC will provide all books, uniforms, and equipment required for ROTC courses. It is expected that uniforms and equipment are returned to the program for re-issue to future students.
MILITARY SERVICE OBLIGATION
There is no military service obligation until a student enters a contractual agreement with the US Army. It is possible to attend and participate in ROTC Basic Course without a contract. Consequently, the Basic Course is considered open enrollment to any student on campus. The Advanced Course requires contractual agreement to continue. Enrollment into the Advanced Course requires approval of the Professor of Military Science. Upon contractual agreement, a cadet will serve the military for 8 years of service upon graduation with a baccalaureate degree and commission into the US Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID
All cadets that commit to a military service obligation and the profession of arms through contractual agreement will be paid a living expense stipend during the academic year. Currently, this stipend is $3000/yr for Freshmen, $3500/yr for Sophomores, $4500/yr for Juniors, and $5000/yr for Seniors.
Additionally, ROTC sponsors merit based scholarships to those students and cadets that demonstrate high morale conduct, exceptional leadership potential, stellar academic performance, and proven physical fitness conditioning. As an organization, we encourage, develop, and reward leaders with sound mind, sound body, good character, self-discipline, and demonstrated performance. On average, scholarship winners achieve an average CGPA of 3.3, achieve an average ACT score of 25, participate in athletics, and volunteer as selfless leaders in organizations. Minimum standards for scholarship consideration are CGPA of 2.5 and ACT score of 19. Since ROTC scholarships can be awarded for 4 years, your last 3 years, or your last 2 years of undergraduate or graduate education; students are encouraged to join our program and let us help you achieve the necessary goals to be recognized with a scholarship and/or rewarding military career.
Scholarship benefits cover full-tuition, all authorized student and campus fees, and $1200/yr book allowance. Scholarship cadets additionally benefit from living expense stipend mentioned above. Four years of benefits at KU for a Kansas resident student is currently estimated to be worth $55,000, and for a non-resident student is currently estimated at $105,000.
For detailed scholarship information contact us at goldbar@ku.edu or (785)864-1113.
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Ways to Attend ROTC
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
If you're still in high school and you're interested in enrolling in Army ROTC, you can find schools that carry an Army ROTC program or talk to your academic advisor.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for high school students.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
If you're interested in enrolling in Army ROTC and you are in college, you can start by taking an Army ROTC basic elective course. If you have at least two or more years remaining toward your undergraduate degree, but not enough time to complete the Basic Course, you can enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course by completing the Leader's Training Course (LTC) held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer.
Talk to your campus Military Science department about other ways to enroll in Army ROTC and the incentives available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships.
JUNIOR COLLEGE & GRADUATE STUDENTS
If you have two years remaining in junior college or graduate school, you are still eligible to enroll in Army ROTC.
LEADER'S TRAINING COURSE (LTC)
This course is for those college students who want to complete Army ROTC training in two years. To qualify, you must complete a challenging and motivating 28-day training program at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Upon completion of the Leader's Training Course, graduates return to campus prepared to enter the Advanced Course. Upon that contracting commitment, they may also qualify for a $5,000 bonus. Ask your campus Military Science department.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for college students.
ENLISTED SOLDIERS
If you are an Enlisted Soldier in the Army and interested in becoming an Officer, find out more about opportunities for Soldiers.
Learn more about Army ROTC scholarships for Enlisted Soldiers.
SIMULTANEOUS MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM (SMP)
The Simultaneous Membership Program allows you to attend Army ROTC and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard at the same time. It gives you an opportunity for additional training and experience. Cadets serve as Officer trainees in the Reserve or National Guard while completing college. You can earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits in addition to your Army ROTC allowances.
Preparing for KU Army ROTC
Students must take an Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) that evaluates their level of physical fitness in these three events:
Military Science Classes
Military Science I
Military Science II
Military Science III
Leadership Development Assessment Course
Military Science IV
Army Green to Gold Scholarships
KU Army ROTC also accepts 2, 3, and 4 year Green-to-Gold (GTG) Scholarship recipients, Active Duty Option (ADO) recipients and Non-Scholarship GTG students as well. The GTG program is designed for active duty soldiers who desire to complete their education and earn their commission as a 2LT in the Active Duty, National Guard, or Army Reserves. You can start the application process by clicking here: http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/enlisted-soldiers.html
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