Get AN education in leadership
Become an Army leader through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which teaches valuable skills and covers your college education.
TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR FUTURE
Graduate as an Army Officer
Army ROTC pays for your tuition while you go to college and train to become an Army Officer. Get the college experience and graduate as a second lieutenant in the Colorado Army National Guard.
Earn scholarships and financial help
High school students who apply for ROTC are eligible for scholarships covering up to the full cost of tuition based on merit and grades, plus $420 per month for personal expenses and $1,200 per year for books.
Do you have what it takes?
Challenge yourself to lead. Build confidence, discipline, and leadership skills while preparing for a career as an Army Officer. Step up and stand out.
start rotc at any stage of college
Basic course
Freshman or Sophmore
You’ll learn basic Army skills and what it takes to become a leader. The Basic Course normally involves one elective class and lab each semester, along with the required physical training and field training exercises.
basic camp
Sophomore or Transfer
You’ll practice becoming a leader in a team setting while receiving helpful feedback to support your growth. Basic Camp is a 32-day intensive training event and accelerated alternative to the Basic Course that qualifies you for enrollment in the Advanced Course
advance course
Junior or Senior
You’ll learn advanced military strategies in a classroom setting and practice teamwork in preparation for Advanced Camp. Advanced Course requires completion of the Basic Course or Basic Camp and establishes your commitment to serve as an Army Officer after graduation.
advance camp
Junior or Senior
You’ll be trained and tested through leadership development exercises in real-world scenarios. Advanced Camp is a 35-day rigorous field training event during the summer—and the most significant in your ROTC journey—which you must pass to qualify as an Army Officer.