Military Science

About

Department website: http://www.krieger.jhu.edu/rotc

The JHU Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) was among the first to be established by Congress in 1916 and is routinely ranked at the top of the Nation's 273 programs. Nearly 3,000 Hopkins students have received Army officer commissions through the program, with over 40 attaining the rank of general officer. Students can enter the program with as little as two years remaining as an undergraduate or may complete the requirements while pursuing a graduate degree. Upon graduation, Hopkins students are commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Some are selected to attend a funded law school or several medical programs, while others serve in the Active Army, Reserves or National Guard. The Leadership and Management class specializes in leader development and is an excellent course for students aspiring to become leaders on campus and beyond. Additional information on military science or ROTC can be obtained at our building (behind the athletic center), by asking a current cadet, and by calling 1-800-JHU-ROTC or 410-516-7474. You can also visit the JHU ROTC website to find further contact information.

Scholarship and Financial Assistance

To apply for an ROTC scholarship go to http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/scholarships.html. Scholarship opportunities are regularly improved and incentives are added. Applications for scholarships by qualified students are awarded throughout the semester. A non-scholarship program is also available. For health profession and nursing students, ROTC can offer numerous opportunities to achieve specialized education, additional postgraduate scholarships and accession/graduation bonuses.

Curriculum

The curriculum normally consists of a two-year Basic Course (freshmen / sophomores) and a two-year Advanced Course (juniors / seniors). Some modification to this curriculum is common, as with graduate or transfer students. Completing the 30-day Basic Camp at Fort Knox, KY, is equivalent to the Basic Course. Successful graduates of Basic Camp are normally offered ROTC scholarships and an opportunity to enroll in the Advanced Course. Junior-ROTC experience, prior military service and military academy attendance may also qualify for Basic Course completion.

All Advanced Course students are cadets and have a contractual agreement with the Army. These students attend the Advanced Camp at Fort Knox, KY, between the 300- and 400-level courses. This is a core requirement to commission in the Army and cannot be waived.

Army ROTC strives to develop values-based graduates who offer expert leadership to the campus, the community and the Army. As such, we offer and encourage cadets to participate in: paid leadership and technical internships; cultural and language immersion programs; a number of Army military school opportunities in: Europe, South America, the Republic of Korea, Alaska, Hawaii, and across the continental United States.

Extracurricular activities may also include: community assistance, Red Cross blood drives, tutoring for at-risk children, and volunteering at the Veterans Administration. Cadets may apply for additional military training such as skydiving, helicopter rappelling, mountaineering, and cold weather training. New and challenging opportunities routinely become available.

Air Force ROTC

While not part of the Military Science program at JHU, Hopkins students are able to participate in an Air Force ROTC program with an agreement with the University of Maryland. For more information, visit the their website.

Disciplines

Krieger School of Arts and Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Hopkins invests in developing global perspectives so students can be engaged citizens wherever they are.

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Please email [email protected] with any general international admissions questions. You can also email your regional admissions counselor if you have any questions specific to the area where you live or study.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 100

Fee Information

Application Fee 70

How to Apply

Your completed application

The Hopkins supplement, which includes our supplemental essay

Class of 2027 Supplemental Essay Prompt

Founded on a spirit of exploration and discovery, Johns Hopkins University encourages students to share their perspectives, develop their interests and pursue new experiences. Use this space to share something you’d like the admissions committee to know about you (your interests, your background, your identity, or your community) and how it has shaped what you want to get out of your college experience at Hopkins. (300-400 words)

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