Military Science (Army ROTC Commission)

The military science program at USU is a four-year, nondegree program that provides coursework and training for students wishing to become officers in the Army. The programs goal is to provide students with practical leadership training and to teach students how to be a leader in changing environments. These skills are not only necessary for future Army officers, but they also help students become better citizens. 

Coursework consists of military history, leadership development, and national defense, and students also gain extensive experience with field training opportunities at rifle ranges, in Logan and Green Canyons, and at Camp Williams, the National Guard Training Site near Herriman, Utah. The military science coursework is open to all interested students in the first two years. Students can participate without the intention of finishing the program. Students at the junior and senior level must be committed to finishing the program and becoming officers in the Army.

Students pursuing the ROTC program complete a major in any area of their choosing and will graduate with a degree in their major and with a minor in military science. During the summer before their senior year, students will attend the National Advanced Leadership Camp to further refine their leadership skills in preparation for becoming officers. Students graduate with the rank of Second Lieutenant and then pursue their careers as Army Officers in a variety of branches.

Bachelor Degree Minimum Requirements

Admission to USU is test optional for Spring 2022, Summer 2022, and Fall 2022. ACT/SAT test scores will still be considered if submitted.

• 2.8-4.0 GPA - Admitted in Good Standing
  • Students with less than a 2.8 high school GPA may still be admitted in good standing based upon the combination of their GPA and ACT/SAT score. See if you qualify.
• 2.79 GPA & below - Considered for Earned Admission path.

Associate Degree Minimum Requirements

Most USU Eastern and USU Blanding Associates Degrees and Certificates are open enrollment and do not require a minimum high school GPA or ACT/SAT score.

Recommended High School Prep Work

• 4 years of English
• 4 years of Math (One class beyond math 3)
• 3.5 years of Social Science
• 3 years of Lab-Based Science (one each: biology, chemistry, and physics)
• 2 years of a world language (same language, taken progressively during grades 9-12)

When a student graduates from USU as an Army ROTC Cadet, they earn the rank of Second Lieutenant. They will then pursue one of three career paths:

• Active duty in the army
• National Guard
• Army Reserve

In the National Guard or the Army Reserve, graduates work in civilian careers depending upon their college major and will serve in the Army on weekends and at trainings.

Career Services provides counseling and information on hundreds of job and internship opportunities and even helps students apply and interview.