The Naval Reserve Officers' Training Corps Unit at the University of Virginia is one of 58 that have been established in universities and colleges throughout the United States. Students who enroll in the unit, complete the required courses, and obtain bachelors degrees, qualify for commission as Ensigns in the Navy, or as Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps. Students may choose the major they prefer. Navy-Marine College Program Students in this program are provided uniforms and naval science textbooks. The scholarship and college programs are available in a two-year format to any qualified student at the University.
Students apply during the spring term of their second year.
Naval Science Students Inquiries concerning enrollment in the Naval ROTC unit should be addressed to the Professor of Naval Science, Maury Hall. Any student enrolled at the University may take naval science courses with the approval of the Department of Naval Science. Leadership Laboratory Develops leadership skills through seminars and practical experience in leadership positions within the midshipman battalion. Introduces the Naval Service as an organization with particular customs, procedures, and policies. Develops the student's ability to function effectively within the structure of Navy society.