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University of North Texas
Department of Military Science
Recruiting and Retention Officer
1155 Union Circle #310977
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
Undergraduate Majors and Interests
Many challenging and exciting careers in the Army do not require a specific academic major. Career fields range from aviation, engineering and infantry to military intelligence, military police and health care. All majors offered by the University of North Texas' Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business, and Public Affairs and Community Service can be applied to Army careers.
UNT offers two-, three- and four-year Army ROTC programs, open to all academic majors, through the Department of Military Science. Each semester, you will broaden your knowledge about the Army and your leadership knowledge through military science courses and a leadership laboratory. All military science courses provide academic credit.
You may enter the four-year program upon enrolling at UNT. Students attending Texas Woman's University are also eligible to participate in the program. During your first two years in the program, you will learn about the Army's mission and structure, and examine military life in the Basic Course. You will also study military history, leadership development, health and fitness, and national defense.
The Basic Course will allow you to participate in Army ROTC for up to two years with no obligation to serve in the Army unless you are on an Army ROTC scholarship. In the summer of your sophomore year, you may earn an opportunity to attend Airborne School, Air Assault School, Northern Warfare School or Mountain Warfare School at an Army base. Selection will be based on your scores on the Army Physical Fitness Test, your grade point average, your medical qualification and your commander recommendation.
After you have completed the Basic Course or received equivalent credit, you will be qualified to finish the Advanced Course (the final two years of the Army ROTC program). Entry into the Advanced Course will require you to contract with the Army.
The Advanced Course will focus on leadership, tactics, ethics, professionalism and officership. As an Advanced Course cadet, you will fill key leadership positions within UNT's corps of cadets and take an active role in the development and training of all first- and second-year students. A tax-free monthly allowance ($450 to $500) is also awarded during the school year.
In addition to taking Army ROTC classes, you will enroll in a leadership laboratory. In this laboratory, you will participate in leadership discussions and exercises with other members. You may also take field trips to Army installations throughout the nation.
The opportunity to participate in Professional Development Training programs is also available. The programs are offered during the summer after your sophomore and junior years of Army ROTC. They will educate you about real-life operations in the Army.
While in the Army ROTC program, you can be involved in the Ranger Challenge, Cadet Honor Guard or any of UNT's more than 300 student organizations. Once you complete your degree and the Army ROTC program, you are commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.
If you will be entering the Army ROTC program as a UNT freshman, you may receive a four-year scholarship. You must apply for a scholarship no later than Jan. 10 of your senior year in high school. Four-year scholarships are based on your SAT or ACT scores, recommendations from high school teachers, extracurricular activities, high school grades and an interview with an Army representative.
All undergraduate and graduate students may receive a scholarship if they enter Army ROTC during their freshman, sophomore or junior years at UNT.
The UNT Army ROTC Scholarship will cover full tuition and fees and books up to $1,200. A monthly $350 to $500 stipend is also provided based on your academic classification.
For updated scholarship information, visit www.goarmy.com or call the Unit Recruiting Officer for more details.
To enroll, you must be a U.S. citizen attending UNT full time, in good physical condition and have a good, moral character. The Army ROTC office is in Wooten Hall, Room 325.
If you are a high school student, we suggest you prepare for college by becoming computer proficient and taking:
You will need to take courses in most of these subjects under the university core curriculum required of all undergraduates, in addition to your major courses. Talk with your high school counselor about preparing for college, including the entrance exams (SAT or ACT) that you should take during your junior year.
As a benefit for transfer students, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System. This system makes it easier to transfer credits for general academic courses from one Texas institution to another.
If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult the UNT Transfer Guide, the UNT Undergraduate Catalog and an academic advisor/ counselor to discuss your degree plan. Proper planning will help you receive the maximum amount of transfer credits.