Curriculum
While enrolled in the NROTC program, a midshipman must maintain a GPA above a 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) each semester. In addition to the required courses for their particular degree, midshipmen must also take the required naval science courses, as well as meet the following requirements:
Navy Option
- Six semester hours of calculus
- Six semester hours of physics (calculus based)
- Six semester hours of English/upper-level writing
- Three semester hours of American history or national security policy
- Three semester hours of world cultural and regional studies
Marine Option
- Six semester hours of English/upper-level writing
- Three semester hours of American history or national security policy
NROTC Course Requirements
| 4th Class / First-Year | 3rd Class / Sophomore Year |
| NAVS 093: Introduction to Naval Science | NAVS 265: Leadership and Management II* |
| NAVS 250: Seapower and Maritime Affairs* | NAVS 098: Navigation I |
| 2nd Class / Junior Year | 1st Class / Senior Year |
| NAVS 094: Ship Systems I* | NAVS 222: Naval Operations and Seamanship |
| NAVS 249: Ships Systems II* | NAVS 266: Leadership and Ethics* |
| 4th Class / First-Year | 3rd Class / Sophomore Year |
| NAVS 093: Introduction to Naval Science | NAVS 265: Leadership and Management II* |
| NAVS 250: Seapower and Maritime Affairs* | NAVS 097: Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare or NAVS 251 |
| 2nd Class / Junior Year | 1st Class / Senior Year |
| Officer Candidate School Prep | Officer Candidate School/The Basic School Prep |
| NAVS 251: Evolution of Warfare* or NAVS 097 | NAVS 266: Leadership and Ethics* |
*Counts for University credit
NROTC required classes (PDF)
Physical Requirements
Midshipmen are expected to establish individual fitness programs aimed at achieving increasing levels of endurance and general physical conditioning while at NROTC Unit Rochester and throughout their Navy/Marine Corps careers. The effort and initiative shown in this regard is a direct measure of aptitude for service as a commissioned officer. For more information, see the physical requirements page.
Forms Requirement
The (pdf) must be completed every semester by our cross-town midshipmen, which are midshipmen formally matriculated at other schools while enrolled at UR’s NTOTC program. Please complete this form and drop it off at the UR NROTC office or mail to:
Human Resources Assistant
Department of Naval Science NROTC
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100 Morey Hall, Box 270436
Rochester, NY 14627-0436
Summer Cruise
Midshipmen participate in summer cruises to provide a significant portion of professional training during their four-year curriculum. These summer cruises help aid the students as to which warfare area they will commission into.