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The four-week Cadet Leader Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky is attended during the junior and senior
years by those Cadets meeting the necessary qualifications. Upon successful completion of the
Cadet Leader Course, Cadets are qualified for commissioning in the Active Army, the Army Reserve,
or the Army National Guard provided they complete their final year of Military Science and graduate
from the University.

The Army ROTC offers four-, three-, and two-year scholarships. Students selected for scholarships
receive a tax free subsistence allowance ranging from $300-$500 a month, for up to ten months
per school year. Additionally, the scholarship will pay $1200 annually for textbooks, classroom
supplies, and equipment. More information may be obtained by contacting the Military Science
Department.

Green to Gold
If you are currently on active duty or have completed your service, you may already have fulfilled
the requirements for the Basic Course. You may be eligible to enroll directly in the Advance
Course and complete ROTC in just two years.

Basic Course Requirements for ROTC Participation
A candidate for ROTC training must:
1. be of good moral character;
2. be a citizen of the United States, however, foreign students may participate;
3. be physically able to participate in the program of instruction;
4. meet other entrance requirements as determined by the department chairperson,
current Army regulations, and University policies, and
5. be a full-time student (undergraduate 12 CREDITS or more and graduate 9 credits or
more)

A student who does not meet all of the above requirements should consult with the Department
of Military Science to determine if waivers can be granted.

Texts and Uniforms
Basic course students do not receive monetary allowances unless on scholarship. The Department
furnishes all uniforms and the textbooks are available online. Students will be required to
reimburse the department/government for loss of uniform items or other equipment.

Advanced Course Requirements
You (Juniors, Seniors, and Graduate Students) must:
1. have a minimum of two years remaining at the University as a full-time student,
graduate or undergraduate level;
2. meet all other requirements for the basic course;
3. meet medical requirements for the advanced course;
4. possess qualifications for becoming an effective Army officer;
5. agree to accept a commission if offered, as a U.S. Army, Army Reserve or Army
National Guard Officer and serve on active duty if required; and serve four years
on active duty if required and
6. meet other requirements as determined by the department chairperson, current
Army regulations, and University policies.
A student who does not meet all of the above requirements should consult with the Department
of Military Science to determine whether waivers can be granted.

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