Army ROTC
Army ROTC prepares you to lead as a commissioned Army Officer while you earn your degree at Stetson in any major. You’ll hone your physical fitness and leadership skills, and have opportunities for mentorship and real-world experience. Army ROTC offers the full college experience, paid tuition, and immediate employment upon graduation in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
Why Program at Stetson University?
From day one, Army ROTC builds confidence, self-discipline, leadership, and teamwork through structured training and mentorship by a cadre of Active Duty Army officers and soldiers with decades of experience across Aviation, Logistics, and other branches. That mentorship is real-world professional development.
The program integrates seamlessly with your undergraduate degree. Military Science classes count as regular elective credits toward your degree. Weekly Leadership Labs develop tactical and professional skills. If you are interested in learning, check out the ROTC scholarships or reach out to our recruiter.
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“Army ROTC pushes me to be the best version of myself physically, mentally, and as a leader.”
— Cliff Deitelbaum ’27
Career Outcomes
Joining the Army ROTC Program and completing the course means committing several years of service in the Active Duty Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. You may choose to serve in several different branches of the Army, ranging from Combat Arms Branches to Logistics and Combat Support Branches. After your service in the Active Duty Army or choosing to serve in the Reserve or Guard, the skills you learned can be used in numerous different careers in the Civilian Sector.
Meet the Faculty
Army ROTC is led and instructed by several Active Duty members of the U.S. Army with decades of experience ranging from Aviation, Logistics, and beyond. These cadre instruct and mentor cadets in leadership, professionalism, tactics, and more throughout their time in Army ROTC.
- LTC Jerome Reitano, Professor of Military Science
- MSG Johnathan Avery, Assistant Professor of Military Science
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Stetson students can participate through co-enrollment with the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University ROTC battalion.
Yes. Army ROTC is open to students of any major at Stetson.
Army ROTC cadets will have several obligations as part of the program:
- Attend Physical Training three days a week (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
- Attend weekly Leadership Labs
- Attend weekly Military Science Classes (Count as regular elective classes with credits)
- Maintain at least a 2.0 GPA
Cadet Summer Training
- Every summer, the Junior Classes of every Army ROTC in the nation are sent to Fort Knox, KY, to be assessed on their Individual Soldier Skills and Leadership Ability
Commitment varies by branch and active/reserve status, typically 2 to 8 years.
Yes. ROTC scholarships can cover tuition and provide a monthly stipend. Contact the Embry-Riddle ROTC battalion for current availability. If you are interested in learning, check out the ROTC scholarships.
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