Welcome New Students!

If you are interested in Army ROTC, the first two years of the program are obligation-free. Every cadet will attend a weekly MS (Military Science) class. In addition, we have PT (physical training) three mornings a week and a Wednesday afternoon lab, where cadets learn tactics, land navigation (map and compass skills), first aid, and other Army Skills.

Army ROTC is a great place to make friends, some of whom will be friends for life. Through the classes, PT sessions, labs, field trips, and optional extracurricular groups, we have many opportunities to have fun and develop lasting memories of our years together in college.

Our program consists of scholarship cadets, non-scholarship cadets, and National Guard/Reserve cadets. We have a couple of scholarship options, but our largest scholarship covers (which ALL Stanford cadets currently have) full tuition and a $1200 book stipend for all four years. We also receive a tax-free, $300 monthly stipend for the first year, which increases each year, so that by our fourth year, we receive $500 a month. For more information, see the Army ROTC Scholarships Overview below.

Upon graduation, you will be guaranteed a job as an Army Officer in either the Active or Reserve (NG or AR) component after college. All of the management and leadership experiences you will have gained through Army ROTC and the Army will benefit you both in the military and civilian world.

Physical Training

Physical Training (PT) is conducted in the morning every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. During PT, cadets participate in a variety of exercises, from various body exercises and running to fun sports and rigorous pool workouts. In keeping with Army ROTC's mission of building future leaders, all PT sessions are planned and executed by cadets. ROTC will help you get in shape and give you opportunities to build your leadership skills!

Leadership Lab

Labs are mostly held on Wednesday afternoons and is the "hands-on" portion of ROTC that makes it unlike any other college course you can take. Lab is where cadets gain the majority of their leadership and training experiences. Activities may include simulated first aid training, ambush/raid/recon missions, combat water survival training in the pool, or challenging field leader's reaction courses that help develop leadership and tactical skills. Come join Army ROTC and do something different!

Field Training Exercises

Every fall and spring, the Bronco Battalion conducts a weekend-long Field Training Exercise (FTX) at Fort Hunter Liggett or Camp Parks. An FTX is a training environment where cadets get to use all of the knowledge that they have learned in an interactive and tactical field environment. Activities may include rappelling, M-16 rifle range, land navigation, squad tactical exercises, and overnight camping. Cadets will gain valuable hands-on experience as they work out of a garrison and/or field environment. This is where we build our unit cohesion as we work together to accomplish our goals and, of course, to have fun!

Esprit de Corps

Esprit de Corps is the common spirit existing in the members of a group that inspires enthusiasm, devotion, and strong regard for the honor of the group. By joining Army ROTC, you will become a part of something bigger than yourself and develop bonds of friendship that will last beyond college. Joining Army ROTC means lasting friendships, fun and meaningful experiences, and a start to a successful career.

Optional ROTC Extracurriculars

Ranger Challenge Team

Ranger Challenge is Army ROTC's "varsity sport." Annually, more than 300 universities nationwide field teams to compete in a series of challenging events in the fall. Teams of 8 to 10 cadets compete in activities such as rope bridge assembly, weapons assembly and disassembly, basic rifle marksmanship, land navigation, 10 kilometer road march, simulated grenade assault course, a patrolling exam, and the Army Physical Fitness Test. As the team prepares for competitions, cadets gain technical and tactical skills and learn to work as a team. Veteran team members are presented substantial leadership opportunities in the planning and execution of a training program.

Color Guard

The Bronco Battalion's Color Guard team represents the Army, Santa Clara University, Stanford University, and San Jose State University at various athletic and other special events by presenting the national and state colors.

Baatan Memorial Death March

The Bataan Memorial Death March is a highly challenging trek through the high desert terrain in White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. It is held in honor of the heroic servicemembers who defended the Phillipine Islands during World War II. The Bronco Battalion sends both a five-person heavy team and a five-person light team to compete in the 26.2 mile annual march. Members on the heavy team complete the competition with a 35-pound rucksack, while light team members are not required to carry any weight.

National Society of Scabbard and Blade

Scabbard and Blade is a joint service honor society that unites cadets and midshipmen from all over the country in military excellence. The society strives to better these cadets and midshipmen as future officers and to strengthen the joint service relationship through service to the community and leadership opportunities.

Army ROTC Scholarships Overview

The Army ROTC scholarship program provides financial assistance for the education and training of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who desire to be commissioned as officers in the Army after graduation from college. If you have questions about scholarships, please call CPT Sarah Stitt at (408) 554-4034 or email sstitt@scu.edu.

Scholarships Pay:

• 100% tuition and mandatory fees
• $1200 per academic year book allowance
• Tax-free stipend based on academic status ($300/month - freshman, $350/month - sophomore, $450/month - junior, $500/month - senior)

Four-year scholarships are available to high school students. Two- and three- year scholarships are available to college students.

General Eligibility Requirements

For an ROTC scholarship, you must generally:

• Be a United States citizen
• Be between the ages of 17 and 29
• Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent
• Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• Have at least a 920 SAT or 19 ACT Score
• Be medically qualified through DODMERB
• Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test

Obligations of Scholarship Recipients:

A total of 8 years of military service upon college graduation, which may be satisfied in any of the following ways:

• Serve 4 years on Active Duty, plus 4 years on Reserve Duty (active Army Reserve or Army National Guard or Inactive Ready Reserve)
• Serve more than 4 years on active duty plus whatever remains of the 8 year obligation on Reserve Forces Duty
• Serve all 8 years on Active Duty
• Serve all 8 years on Reserve Forces Duty (for individuals that receive a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty scholarship or are assigned to the Army Reserve or Army National Guard when commissioned)