Military Science and Leadership Program

The Military Science and Leadership Program (Army ROTC) in the University of Richmond’s School of Arts & Sciences prepares highly talented students for careers in the U.S. Army while pursuing the major of their choice through a true focus on academics, university athletics, and campus leadership opportunities.

Courses & Hands-on Learning Opportunities

A comprehensive list of Military Science courses are offered, that develop a student’s leadership, critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills. Entry-level courses (100- and 200-level) are foundational courses that focus on leadership and the Army profession and are open to all students as electives. Military Science and Leadership Advanced courses (300- and 400-level) focus on the development of leadership theory, ethics, organizational management, and tactical decision-making, and are open only to Army contracted cadets.

Classroom instruction is complemented by hands-on training, field exercises, and leadership laboratories. Students develop fundamental skills in land navigation, marksmanship, tactical combat casualty care (TCCC), military communications, and warrior skills. Hands-on training, field exercises, and leadership labs provide students with practical experience in leading teams and solving complex problems.

Scholarships & Stipends

Students may receive a full-tuition scholarship for up to four years, as well as a book allowance and a monthly stipend for the school year, in exchange for a commitment to military service, either as an active duty or reserve military officer. High school applicants and current undergraduate students can compete for the Cadet Command National Scholarship based on their qualities as scholars, athletes, and leaders.

 Every cadet who contracts into the program (regardless of scholarship status) receives a monthly stipend of $420 and works toward commissioning as a second lieutenant upon graduation and subsequent service in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.

Mentorship & Post-Graduation Assignments

Cadets enjoy being paired with cadet and cadre members who support them throughout their time in the program and advise them on Army assignment locations and career opportunities after the Army. Highly qualified cadets are competitive in receiving their first choice for Army branch assignments after graduation, as well as obtaining educational delays for law school, medical school, or other graduate programs prior to fulfilling their military service commitment.

Students who complete the program learn essential leadership and management skills that make them superior U.S. Army officers, and extremely desirable to civilian employers.