Department of Military Science

General Information

Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP): A program allowing for simultaneous membership in the U.S. Army Reserve or National Guard. Over $900 is provided per month in additional pay as an officer trainee while in the National Guard.

Uniforms, and Allowance: Uniforms, and training materials are furnished by the US Army and/or the Utah Army National Guard with the exception of course textbooks that can be purchased at the bookstore. Those in the advanced course receive a $350-$500 monthly allowance(up to $6300-$8000 for the two years). Additionally, students attending either LTC or NALC or advanced camps receive approximately $700 for the camp period, plus travel to and from the camp.

Army ROTC Scholarship Program: Tuition assistance is available on a competitive basis. Senior students in high school may qualify for a four-year and three-year scholarship. College students may also qualify for a four-,three-, or two-year scholarship. The scholarship provides for tuition, fees, a textbook allowance, and $350 to $500 per month (up to nine months per year) for the period for the scholarship. Students who qualify must complete their degree program prior to their twenty-seventh birthday. Contact the military science department for application procedures and specifics.

Leadership Laboratory and Course Fee: Each course requires a corresponding leadership lab, which meets on Thursdays from 2:30 to 4:50 p.m. The labs require physical activity, including but not limited to the following: land navigation, rope bridging, the leadership reaction course, physical fitness training, rappelling, socials, water survival training, helicopter rides, and field training exercises. Students are also required to participate in one weekend leadership lab per semester. A course fee is required of each participating student to cover cadet activity expense.

Program of Instruction: The ROTC Leadership Excellence Program is designed to complement the civilian goal of acquiring a baccalaureate degree in a personal course of study while enabling students to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for transition into one of the Army's sixteen branches upon commissioning. The program also enables those who plan a civilian career to fulfill military obligations while serving as an officer. With experience and training acquired through the Army or Army National Guard, ROTC graduates reflect leadership training as leaders in business, civic, and community affairs.