From protecting our country from foreign threats, to helping rebuild communities after natural disasters, ROTC/Military Science cadets go on to serve their nation and create a safer world for all.
The U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered at Mount St. Mary's University in partnership with the military science department at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland.
Connect with the ROTC OfficeThe U.S. Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) program is offered at Mount St. Mary's University in partnership with the military science department at McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Upon graduation, ROTC cadets commission as Army officers with the rank of second lieutenant and either serve on active duty, in the Army Reserve or with the National Guard.
The Mount’s smaller size facilitates a richer interaction with other cadre, cadets
Fully-funded merit scholarships are available, as well as a stipend paid during the fall and spring semesters; a book allowance is also available for all scholarship cadets.
The Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps has been in existence as we know it for more than 100 years with the signing of the National Defense Act of 1916. Learn more about the ROTC's history from the U.S. Army Cadet Command.
Following commissioning, new Army officers serve in a variety of fields, including aviation, medical services, personnel, finance, intelligence, communications, infantry, artillery, armor, law enforcement and engineering.
All active duty commissioned cadets are guaranteed job placement and job-specific training after graduation from the Mount. Additional benefits include virtually unlimited upward mobility; full medical benefits; competitive entry-level compensation; and a vested pension for career officers starting at 20 years of active service or at age 59 1/2 for reserve component members.
In addition to pursuing a military career, junior officers who fulfilled their military commitment have been highly recruited by government agencies such as:
As well as leading civilian defense contractors such as:
