NROTC is dedicated to educating and training young men and women who have a strong desire to serve their nation.
Commanding Officer’s message
Welcome! The mission of The Ohio State University Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) unit is to educate and train qualified students for service as commissioned officers in the United States Navy or Marine Corps. Located in Converse Hall (just north of Ohio Stadium), Ohio State University NROTC plays a vital role in preparing mature individuals for leadership positions in an increasingly technical Navy and Marine Corps.
Your time at The Ohio State University will be enriched with a multitude of unit and university activities, such as the sailing team, drill team, choir, rifle-pistol team, engineering societies and sports clubs. Your fellow midshipmen are members and contributors to the overall university and local communities. You can expect to be engaged and challenged mentally, physically and morally in the course of your multi-year journey towards a commission in the Navy or Marine Corps. The Ohio State University NROTC program is designed to foster your development in each of these areas in order to provide the Navy or Marine Corps with officers that are prepared to serve with honor.
The Ohio State University offers a wide range of majors. Currently, the majority of our students are pursuing a technical major. Your Ohio State University degree will certainly prepare you for a successful career whether you choose a full career in the Navy or Marine Corps or if you choose to enter the civilian work force after completing your obligated service.
Thank you for visiting our website and please feel free to contact us with any questions. We look forward to meeting you!
Whether you have questions or concerns, below is a list of resources that should help address anything you are unsure about.
Freedom of Information Act
Access to Department of Navy records
Marines.mil
Official website of the United States Marines
Marines Recruiting
Official Marines recruiting website
Navy.mil
Official website of the United States Navy
Navy Recruiting
Official Navy recruiting website
Naval Service Training Command
Official website of the NSTC
Veterans Crisis Line
Resources for veterans and their families