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The Houston Corps of Cadets is the official association of Air Force, Army, and Navy/Marine ROTC programs at the collegiate level in the Houston metro area.

ROTC Mission

The mission of the Houston Corps of Cadets is, “To prepare civic-minded college students of character, commitment, and courage for leadership positions in the U.S. military and other public service professions.”

ROTC Basics

• Military officer commissioning program concurrent with earning a bachelors or masters degree
• Option of 2, 3, or 4 year programs; open to male/female, transfers, undergraduate or graduate students
• Minimum 2.0 GPA for Army, Air Force, and Navy/Marine ROTC
• Air Force – Field Training (ROTC “boot camp”) for 5 weeks during the summer after sophomore year
• Army – Six week Leadership Development and Assessment Course after junior year
• Air Force – 4 year Active Duty commitment or more depending on chosen career field
• Army – Serve either Active Duty or Reserve Force after commissioning

ROTC Benefits

• Learn practical leadership, teamwork, communication, and management skills
• Enhances maturity, discipline, responsibility, physical fitness, and professional development
• Offers many joint events and activities— color guards, warrior runs, guest speaker events, field trips, community service, military training, physical training sessions, social events, and other activities
• Earn a Minor in Air Force Leadership or Military Leadership from the University of Houston
• Guaranteed job upon graduation and commissioning
• Scholarship and Internship opportunities!

ROTC Scholarships and Incentives

• Many scholarships are available that pay portions of tuition, fees, and textbook funds (not room and board)
• A variety of competitive and non-competitive scholarships are offered including express scholarships for foreign languages, electrical engineering, computer science, nursing, and environmental engineering
• Monthly tax-free stipend for qualifying cadets (Freshman $300, Sophomore $350, Junior $450, Senior $500)
• Paid graduate programs available including law school, medical school, and masters and PhD programs
• Optional professional development training in the summer including parachuting, soaring, overseas visits to military bases, research at NASA and Air Force labs, and more!

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