If you have been accepted to the University of Missouri and received an NROTC scholarship, congratulations! The Mizzou NROTC staff looks forward to your arrival as you begin your journey to become a Naval Officer. Review the required documents tab and begin your physical and mental preparations for New Student Orientation. Preparation is the key to success. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Marine Officer Instructor.
Required Documents
Ensure a smooth enrollment process by completing the following documents:
Scholarship Documents
Have you received an NROTC four-year National Scholarship and selected the University of Missouri?
First, congratulations! Welcome to a top-tier institution and first-class NROTC program that will continually challenge you and make you the best Navy or Marine Corps officer possible! You will receive a welcome aboard packet from Mizzou NROTC no later than the end of May. If you do not receive this packet by June 1, please contact Mizzou NROTC at 573-882-6693. The welcome aboard packet will have information that is pertinent to you for the upcoming summer and school year.
We look forward to having you join our program. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns. Welcome to Mizzou NROTC!
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation is held in Great Lakes, Illinois, and is mandatory for all incoming freshman. All Midshipmen, whether they receive an NROTC scholarship or not, participate in New Student Orientation in the summer prior to their freshman year. The orientation is approximately three weeks in length and takes place in either July or August.
New Student Orientation provides an opportunity for incoming Midshipmen to learn the importance of camaraderie, teamwork and self-discipline. This period of instruction focuses on military orientation including drill, uniform wear, core values, customs and courtesies, chain of command and inspections. Professional training on naval operations, service selection, drug and alcohol, and equal opportunity/sexual harassment creates the framework upon which four more years of professional training will be built.
For more information about the Navy’s New Student Orientation, visit the link below:
Additionally, there will be an orientation held at the University of Missouri prior to the start of classes. This short orientation will familiarize incoming Mizzou Midshipmen with the campus and NROTC facilities.
Navy Option Midshipmen
- Physical Fitness Requirements – All Navy option midshipmen must score “Good Low” in every category for the 20-24 age group, regardless of current age, to activate or maintain their scholarship until commissioning. Additionally, students must meet height/weight standards.
- Navy height/weight guidelines can be found on page 15 of the U.S. Navy BCA Guide.
- Navy physical fitness standards can be found on page 20 of the U.S. Navy PRT Guide.
- Grooming Standards – Students are expected to arrive at New Student Orientation within U.S. Navy grooming regulations.
Marine Option Midshipmen
- Physical Fitness Requirements – All Marine option midshipmen and MECEPs must obtain a Physical Fitness Test score of 235.
- USMC height/weight guidelines can be found here: Marine Corps BCP Standards
- USMC physical fitness standards can be found here: Marine Corps Physical Fitness
- Grooming Standards – All Marine Option midshipmen shall arrive at New Student Orientation with a fresh haircut in accordance with the USMC grooming standards found on page 1-13 in Marine Corps Uniform Regulations.