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Stand out from the pack? Cadets in the Southern Strike Battalion learn firsthand what it takes to lead and motivate others and how to succeed in any competitive environment, from the battlefield to the boardroom.

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Prospective Cadets

Army ROTC cadets embody the scholar, athlete and leader ideal.

Our cadets are dedicated to achieving the academic standards expected of an Army Officer.

They possess the mental and physical toughness needed to endure and overcome any obstacle. They demonstrate an aptitude for leading and others and fostering camaraderie.

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Whether you’re in high school, enrolled at KU or an active military member, we can help you start your Army ROTC journey. We’ll walk you through the enrollment process.

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Why I Chose Army ROTC

Being an ROTC cadet is especially rewarding due to the exceptional support and mentorship from the military student services coordinator and ROTC cadre mentors. I wholeheartedly endorse the experience of being an ROTC cadet at Keiser University Flagship Campus

-2nd. Lt. Alex Azucey, Army ROTC alumnus

ROTC Requirements

Students interested in enrolling in Army ROTC must meet the following requirements:

Be a U.S. citizen
Be at least 17 or under 31 when commissioning
A high school diploma or equivalent or regionally accredited college degree if applying as a graduate student
High school GPA of at least 2.50; college GPA of at least 2.70
Have taken the SAT or ACT
Pass the Army Combat Fitness Test and DoDMERB Physical.
Meet the physical height and weight requirements.

Army ROTC Perks

Scholarship and stipends
Army ROTC offers scholarships and stipends for incoming cadets.
Develop leadership traits
Learn leadership and management strategies needed to motivate others.
Diverse training opportunities
Master basic soldier skills and attend advanced U.S. Army training camps.
Serve a greater cause
Cadets who contract into Army ROTC have the honor of serving their country.
Guaranteed job
Cadets can become commissioned Army Officers after graduation.

Army ROTC Scholarships

Graduate college without financial burdens and a secure career in the Army.

Army ROTC offers cadets several scholarships and stipends to pay for tuition, housing, books, and other living expenses.

100% coverage for full tuition and fees or receive $6,000 per semester for room and board
$420 per month for personal expenses
$1,200 per year for books

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