ROTC at Howard University

Dedication, Drive, and Discipline

It takes a unique individual to succeed in ROTC. The goal of these programs is to help students become officers and leaders in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force and U.S. Army, so you will need to meet — and maintain — program standards.

Classes and Leadership Training

ROTC provides you with the tools to become an Air Force or Army Officer without interfering with your other classes. 

ROTC also provides discipline and money for tuition while enhancing your college experience. 

• Interested in AF ROTC?
  Take a look at what defines us: https://www.afrotc.com/about/what-defines-us/mission/
   
• Interested in enrolling in Army ROTC while you're in college? 
  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 our Military Science and/or Aerospace Studies departments about other ways to join our ROTC programs and learn more about the incentives that are available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year scholarships!

Did You Know that ROTC Cadets:

• are allowed to major in nearly all academic areas.
• have the same lifestyles and academic schedules as any other college students.
  They can join fraternities and sororities. They can participate in varsity team and individual sports. They can also take part in community service projects and much more!

Selected Cadets may choose to serve part-time in the Reserve or National Guard while pursuing a civilian career.

And, if you complete ROTC, you have a guaranteed job—not all graduates can say that!