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Personal Integrity

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Honor

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Individual Responsibility

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Professional Development

Our Mission

To develop future officers mentally, morally, and physically, and to instill in them the highest ideals of duty, loyalty, and the core values of honor, courage, and commitment in order to commission college graduates as Naval officers who possess a basic professional background, are motivated toward careers in the Naval Service, and have a potential for future development in mind and character so as to assume the highest responsibilities of command, citizenship, and government.

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3.32Unit GPA

The average GPA of our unit is 3.23.

100Percent

Since 2019 the Marine OCS pass rate is 100 percent.

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The scholarship selection rate since 2019 is 100 percent.

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Why NROTC at UR?

Pursue a fulfilling path in the military while attending a top-notch research university...

Our small, close knit unit offers direct access to active duty staff ensuring the best professional development possible. Experience a unit where camaraderie runs deep—forging lifelong friendships that extend beyond the training, creating a supportive, family-like environment.

Be part of an active battalion that excels in Military Excellence Competitions, community volunteering, social events, and industry tours. Engage in joint exercises with Navy, Army, and Air Force ROTC units, fostering camaraderie and teamwork.

Achieve your Marine Corps Officer goals with an impressive 100% OCS pass rate...

Choose our time-tested NROTC unit with over 75 years of experience in shaping successful naval officers and train using state-of-the-art virtual flight and ship simulators for an unmatched learning experience. You'll get personalized attention and guidance with a low 5:1 student-faculty ratio.

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Full coverage of room and board is provided by our host institution and neighboring RIT for NROTC scholarship recipients.

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Students interested in joing the NROTC can either apply to the scholarship program, or to the non-scholarship program.

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Scholarships

Explore the scholarship options available to you at various points during your education.

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Life in the Battalion

The Battalion musters several times per week to conduct physical training sessions, which combine endurance exercises and strength conditioning.

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Officer Interview or Meeting

Prospective ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ NROTC candidates are highly encouraged to complete an officer interview with our local unit.

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Campus Life

The enduring legacy of NROTC at the ÌìÃÀÊÓÆµ

Generations of cadets honor military veterans through tradition, service, and the pursuit of ever better.

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A midshipman seen from behind on a shooting range.Courage
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