The program provides a general knowledge of the contemporary role of the Army in support of national objectives, and affords a practicum in leadership and management skills. Credits earned in military science courses apply toward graduation requirements. Both courses are administered at Marquette University. Credit hours earned at Marquette University are transferred to UWM student transcripts and count towards GPA and elective credit. The Army ROTC program offers scholarship opportunities to qualified students.
Scholarships vary in length and pay a predetermined amount for tuition, books, and fees.
Students also may be members of reserve or national guard units while taking the advanced course under the Simultaneous Member Program. Students enrolled in the ROTC basic course have no military obligation. Successful completion of the ROTC advanced course leads to a commission as a Second Lieutenant upon graduation from UWM in the Regular Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard. In addition to fulfilling program requirements, advanced-course students attend an advanced camp for six weeks at Fort Lewis, Washington during the summer between the junior and senior years. To qualify for entry into the advanced course, students must either complete successfully the basic course and the Army ROTC basic camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky or receive constructive credit for the basic course for veteran status or high school ROTC experience.