Students at the University of Delaware have the opportunity to earn a commission as a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army upon completion of the military science program and a baccalaureate degree. The normal four-year program consists of the completion of eight semester courses, totaling 12 credits, and one five-week leadership camp during the summer. Courses at the 100 and 200-level are electives open to students of any major with no obligation. To be eligible to take 300 and 400-level courses, students must have completed all 100 and 200-level courses or qualify for the two-year program as described below. Restrictions apply for those students who are seeking an Army Commission (for more information contact the Military Science Department at 831-2217). A military obligation is incurred only if the student contracts for a commission and receives pay.

Two-Year Program. The two-year program provides sophomores, juniors, and graduate students who have not completed the first two years of military science the opportunity to qualify for advanced ROTC and to obtain a commission. The student must have at least two years of full-time academic status remaining to qualify. As a prerequisite, the student must complete a six-week summer basic camp (not basic training). Students are paid and all travel, medical needs and meals are provided while attending this camp. Military veterans with two academic years remaining generally qualify automatically for the two-year program.

Advanced Camp. The ROTC student desiring to receive a commission must successfully complete a five-week leadership camp, normally in the summer between the junior and senior years. This camp allows the student to apply, in a military environment, those leadership and technical skills studied on campus. Students are provided uniforms, food, lodging, and medical care at no cost and are paid during this period. Transportation to and from the student's home is provided.

Pay and Allowances. All ROTC students contracting for a commission receive a subsistence allowance of $150 per academic month.

Army ROTC Scholarship. Two, three- and four-year scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit and leadership potential. Scholarships pay up to $16,000 in tuition, $450 allowance for books, supplies, and fees, and $150 subsistence allowance per academic month. A number of scholarships are also available to qualified students who desire a commission in the Army Reserve or National Guard.

Obligation. All ROTC graduates must serve in some capacity for eight years. This may be fulfilled by serving three to four years on active duty, followed by service in the Army National Guard (ARNG), U.S. Army Reserve (USAR), Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) or by serving eight years in the Guard or Reserve preceded by the active duty time needed to complete an officer basic course.

Educational Delay. ROTC graduates may apply for a delay from entry on active duty for the purpose of obtaining an additional academic degree.

Academic Credit. The colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources; Arts and Science; Business and Economics; and Human Resources, Education and Public Policy accept all 12 military science credits toward graduation. The College of Engineering accepts 4 credits. The Department of Health and Exercise Sciences accepts 12 credits, but other departments in the College of Health and Nursing Sciences accept 4 credits.

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