Army Program Overview

Enrollment Eligibility

1. Participation Levels. US Army Cadet Command (USACC) authorizes three levels of types of participation in the Senior ROTC program.
   1. Participating Students. Students that do not meet the enrollment requirements below due to temporary or permanent disqualifications may only participate in classroom activities. They are not allowed to participate in non-classroom activities or receive any Army issued equipment or uniforms.
   2. Enrolled Students. Students that meet basic course eligibility requirements outlined in paragraph 2 may be enrolled in the Senior ROTC program. Enrolled students are authorized to participate in all non-classroom activities and receive Army uniforms and equipment items. Enrolled students are also eligible for consideration for on-campus scholarships.
   3. Contracted Students. Enrolled students that meet all of the eligibility requirements outlined in paragraph 3 may sign a contract with USACC for commissioning upon successful completion of all commissioning requirements. Students awarded an Army ROTC scholarship will sign a contract prior to the start of their first semester. All contracted students (scholarship/non-scholarship) are eligible to receive a monthly stipend based on their individual contracts provided they meet their obligations. Army Scholarship students will receive full tuition/fees or room and board and a book allowance in addition to their monthly stipend.
2. Basic Course Enrollment. Non-scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible for enrollment without a waiver¹:
   1. Be a U.S. citizen.
   2. Be at least 17 years of age.
   3. No medical conditions that would prevent participation in a college physical education program.
   4. Be of good moral character with no civil or criminal convictions.
   5. No tattoos specifically prohibited by the US Army policy.
   6. Have no religious or moral objections or convictions that would preclude military service.
   7. Be enrolled as a full time student (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a degree producing program of study
   8. Academically aligned based on a completed CC Form 104-R signed by their academic advisor and approved by the PMS.
3. Advance Course Enrollment. Non-scholarship applicants must meet the following requirements in order to be eligible to contract for a commission without a waiver²:
   1. Meet all ROTC Basic Course enrollment criteria and successfully complete the Basic Course, Initial Entry Training for any branch of the US Armed Forces, or successfully complete the Leadership Training Course.
   2. No civil convictions, adverse adjudication, or court-martial convictions other than minor traffic violations resulting in a fine of less than $250 (except alcohol-related driving offenses) or "Not Guilty" verdict or successful appeal of a conviction.
   3. Single with no dependents or married with no more than 3 dependents (incl. spouse) or single students whose children have been placed by court order in custody of adult relative/legal guardian and is not required to pay child support.
   4. Never used chemical substances or drugs, self-admitted, experimental use of chemical substances or drugs which occurred over 6 months prior to contracting unless disqualified by medical examination.
   5. Agree to sign Loyalty Oath.
   6. Not have any prior military service or have been honorably discharged with a RE code of "1" on DD214 or current member of either Army Reserve or National Guard.
   7. Be enrolled as a full time student (minimum of 12 credit hours) in a degree producing program of study and academically aligned and have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 (on 4.0 scale).
   8. Pass the Army Physical Readiness Test (APFT) with a minimum score of 70 points in each event and a total score of 210 points.
   9. Be physically qualified as determined by the Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board (DoDMERB).
   10. Be between 17 and 31 years of age at the time of commissioning.

¹ Items a and b are eligible for waivers under certain conditions. Inquire about details if they apply.
² Items a-d, f, g, i, and j are eligible for waivers under certain conditions. Inquire about details if they apply.

Course Descriptions

1. The Basic Course is designed to introduce students without prior military service to the organization, mission, customs, traditions, and leadership philosophy of the US Army. It consists of four sequential, two credit hour courses and a weekly, no-credit leadership laboratory each Thursday. Classes for freshman and sophomores meet twice weekly on the UAH campus. The lab is conducted at Alabama A&M University's ROTC Building, the Old Councill Training Building, on the west side of Meridian Street. Students that successfully complete the Basic Course are capable of managing themselves as well as supervising the actions of up to three additional Cadets; knowledgeable about Army customs and courtesies; familiar with individual military skills; and able to overcome challenges in a tactical environment.
2. The Advance Course is designed to reinforce the skills and knowledge gained during the Basic Course and introduce students to the challenges associated with leading larger organizations in order to accomplish assigned tasks. The Advance Course consists of four sequential, three credit hour courses and a weekly, no-credit leadership laboratory every Thursday. All Advance Course Classes are conducted on the Alabama A&M University campus, in or around the Old Council Training Building. The Advance Course is the first opportunity for non-scholarship Army ROTC students may sign a contract for a commission. Contracted students that meet all eligibility requirements, Professional Military Education, and degree requirements will earn their commission as a second lieutenant in the US Army. Therefore, students that successfully complete the Advance Course are ready to serve as a platoon leader in the Army after commissioning.

Course Listings

Basic Course

Advanced Course