ROTC
The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program is one of UVA's important public service opportunities. ROTC prepares students to become future leaders who serve and give back to their communities and country.
ROTC in the news...
January Term Abroad Offers Students the Chance of a Lifetime on a Compact Timeline
Makango Cisse is a third year studying systems engineering. Never having traveled outside the country on her own, she knew that J-term would be a way for her to explore those interests safely and with a set itinerary. She chose the “Swahili Cultures, Then and Now” program with Professor Anne Rotich, because she “adores the continent of Africa.”
A Path of Public Service - UVA's ROTC Program
The Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) program is one of UVA's most important public service opportunities. The ROTC program prepares students to become future leaders who serve and give back making the community and country stronger.
ROTC programs:
Army ROTC
Commissions officers to meet the Army’s leadership requirements; and provides a citizenship program that motivates young people to be strong leaders and better citizens.
Air Force ROTC
Build Leaders of Character. Prepare them to Fly, Fight, and Win...Airpower! Anytime, Anywhere. Semper Supra "Always Above"
Navy ROTC
Developing midshipmen morally, mentally, and physically in order to commission naval officers possessing the highest ideals of service and selflessness.