High School Students
Round out your college experience by participating in other campus activities as well. You can have the best of two worlds, civilian and military, and get a college experience unlike any other. If you’re interested in attending college while learning what it takes to become an Army Officer, ROTC may be right for you. In addition to teaching you valuable leadership skills, military training, and discipline, ROTC can also provide you with money for tuition and other expenses through Scholarships. Also, look into the SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program).
College Students
If you’re interested in enrolling in UTSA Army ROTC and you are in college, you can start by taking an Army ROTC basic elective course. If you have at least two or more years remaining toward your undergraduate degree, but not enough time to complete the Basic Course, you can enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course by completing the Leader’s Training Course held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer.
Talk to your campus Military Science department about other ways to enroll in Army ROTC and the incentives available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships. Apply for scholarships on the left hand tab Scholarships under “Admissions and Scholarships”. Also, look into the SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program).
If you have two years remaining in junior college or graduate school, you are still eligible to enroll in Army ROTC.
Graduate Students
If you are enrolling in UTSA as a graduate student you must complete the ROTC advanced course or MSIII and MSIV course. You can enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course by completing the Leader’s Training Course held at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer.
Talk to your campus Military Science department about other ways to enroll in Army ROTC and the incentives available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships. Apply for scholarships on the left hand tab Scholarships under “Admissions and Scholarships” and select Graduate Students. Also, look into the SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program).
Green to Gold
Earn a Commission through the Green To Gold Program
The “Green to Gold” Program is a 2, 3, or 4 year program that provides eligible enlisted Soldiers an opportunity to complete a baccalaureate or graduate degree and commission as an Army Officer. The suspense date for Active Duty Option (ADO) packet submission is February 1st. Detailed information is located at www.goarmy.com/rotc.
This program offers enlisted Soldiers two unique ways to earn a baccalaureate degree:
Green to Gold Scholarship Option – For Soldiers who are considering leaving Active Duty to attend college.
Green to Gold Active Duty Option – For Soldiers who want to remain on Active Duty and attend college.
