"The order, the self-discipline, the pride that had been instilled in me by ROTC was a tremendous companion to my basic liberal arts education and prepared me well for my Army career, or for that matter, any career I might have chosen." Secretary of State Colin Powell, former Chairman, The Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Minimum Requirements
- Age:
- 28 or younger (2 year program)
- 26 or younger (4 year program)
- Proof of American Citizenship
- Pass a Department of Defense Medical Physical: OSU Army ROTC department will coordinate for this physical early in the contract consideration process, at no cost to the student.
- Example items that might require a request for waiver: (not all inclusive) persistent knee or joint injuries, some allergies, asthma before the age of 13, and some eye sight problems.
- Meet requirements to be accepted into OSU
- Have no criminal record
