It is a series of elective courses that are designed to not take away from the students' regular academic courses. Since the classes offered at the University of Michigan tend to be difficult, the Army ROTC program emphasizes that regular academics come first. Several upperclass cadets offer their services as free tutors for those cadets who desire help. Army ROTC at U of M often complements campus life for those students who are serious about becoming officers. Many social functions are held that make each MS year class a small family.
Many cadets become roommates upon moving out of the dormitories.
Life-long friendships are made over the course of the four year program. The College of Engineering allows the credits from the ROTC program to count toward the engineering degree. The home for all ROTC on campus is North Hall. However, due to the nature of the training program of Army ROTC, other campus facilities are frequently used. The Central Campus Recreation Building, less than a five minute walk from North Hall, houses one of the University's athletic and sports centers.