Students who complete the basic course and desire to pursue the program for a commission, may apply for enrollment in the advanced course. Students with prior military service may also apply for immediate enrollment as an advanced course student. Applicants must be physically qualified and be selected by the professor of military science. The criterion for selection is based on both academic proficiency and leadership potential. The ROTC rifle team competes with civilian and military teams in Alaska throughout the year.
All necessary equipment is furnished by the military science department at no cost to the student.
A special basic camp, two-year program is available for transfer students and others who were unable to take ROTC prior to their last two years in school. This program allows immediate acceleration into the advanced course. Students should consult the PMS prior to 1 June annually for information concerning the basic camp. Awards are made annually at the UAF awards ceremony. Awards, including the governor's and chancellor's medals, are presented for outstanding achievement in the ROTC program, academic achievement and leadership.