ROTC Admissions
Overview
Our program is traditionally a four-year plan taken simultaneously with a student’s academic programs. However, it can be condensed to a two-year program under certain circumstances for highly qualified applicants. The goal is to make you an officer in the U.S. Army, but there are several ways to get you there. Which path you take depends on where you currently are.
How To Enroll
Enrollment into Army ROTC courses is just like enrolling in any other courses. Our courses can be found on the UT Dallas course catalog. Enrollment into junior and senior level courses will require approval from the program administrator to ensure proper academic alignment is maintained.
For help with enrollment in Army ROTC Classes contact our new student email at armyrotc@utdallas.edu or our Enrollment and Scholarship Officer Mr. Arnett at christopher.arnett@utdallas.edu.
Active Duty Enlisted Soldier Enrollment
If you’re an enlisted soldier in the active duty Army, you might be eligible for one of the Army’s Green to Gold programs. There are three different Green to Gold programs, each designed to offer enlisted soldiers a unique path to earning an undergraduate or graduate degree and a commission. Find the most up-to-date information at Go Army and talk with your direct line-leader about pursuing Green to Gold.
Green to Gold Scholarship Option
For soldiers who are considering leaving active duty to attend college while receiving full tuition or room and board (capped). These soldiers will receive flat-rate book payment and a monthly stipend.
Green to Gold Active Duty Option
For soldiers who want to remain on active duty and attend college. These soldiers will receive entitlements based on their current rank.
Green to Gold Non-Scholarship
For soldiers who are considering leaving active duty to attend college while receiving a monthly stipend.
Enlisted Soldiers in the Texas National Guard or U.S. Army Reserves
If you’re an enlisted soldier in the Texas National Guard or the U.S. Army Reserves and you’re interested in continuing your education and pursuing a commission into any component of the U.S. Army, you can participate in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP). While an SMP cadet, you will be placed in a nondeployable status to allow you to complete your degree uninterrupted.
SMP allows you to attend Army ROTC and serve in the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard at the same time. Cadets serve as officer trainees in the Army Reserve or National Guard while completing college. You can earn Army Reserve/National Guard pay and benefits in addition to your Army ROTC allowances.
To become an SMP cadet, contact our admissions officer to enroll in ROTC courses and begin the process toward becoming simultaneously enrolled.
New Cadet Forms
The following forms are required for all new cadets:
- CC Form 139-R Cadet Application and Enrollment Record (pdf)
- CC Form 136-R Briefing on Government-Sponsored Benefits for ROTC Cadets (pdf)
- CC Form 137-R Authorization for Access to Student Records (pdf)
- CC Form 104-R Planned Academic Worksheet (pdf)
- DA 3425-R Medical Fitness Statement (pdf)
- DD 93 Record of Emergency Data (pdf)
- DD 2005 Privacy Act Statement (pdf)
- DD 2058 State of Legal Residence (pdf)
- DD 2983 Recruit/Trainee Prohibited Activities Acknowledgment (pdf)
- W4 Form (pdf)
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New cadets also are required to bring in the following documents:
- Social Security card
- Birth certificate
- High school and college transcripts
- ACT/SAT scores
Returning Cadet Forms
Returning cadets are required to submit the following forms each semester:
- CC Form 139-R Cadet Application and Enrollment Record (pdf)
- CC 104-R Planned Academic Worksheet (pdf)
- DD 2983 Recruiter/Trainee Prohibited Activities Acknowledgment (pdf)
MS3 cadets applying for security clearances will need to fill out the following form:
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Scholarship Options
4-Year National Scholarship (High School Students)
High school juniors and seniors who are interested in enrolling in Army ROTC while at one of our colleges or universities are encouraged to contact us to join without a commitment during their freshman year of college.
High school seniors are eligible to apply for the National Scholarship that pays for all tuition and fees for up to four years at a university that has an Army ROTC program. Visit the U.S. Army ROTC scholarships page for up-to-date information regarding application requirements and submission windows. The National Scholarship comes with an eight-year service requirement after graduation and commissioning.
Campus-Based Scholarship
A two-to-four-year scholarship that can pay for tuition and fees or housing. This scholarship enables you to compete for any component of choice (active duty, National Guard or Reserves).
Dedicated National Guard Scholarship
A two-to-three-year scholarship that can pay for tuition and fees or housing. Receiving this scholarship means that once you graduate and commission, you will be a second lieutenant in the U.S. National Guard.
Dedicated Reserves Scholarship
A two-to-three-year scholarship that can pay for tuition and fees or housing. Receiving this scholarship means that once you graduate and commission, you will be a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserves.
Housing Scholarship
Housing scholarships are available for participating cadets at each academic level. Cadets must be in good academic standing and be an actively participating member within the program to be eligible for the scholarship. Cadets are not required to be contracted to qualify or earn the scholarship.