PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
START PLANNING NOW TO BECOME THE NEWEST CADET IN THE BRUIN BATTALION TODAY!
The UCLA Department of Military Science offers one of the best leadership courses in the country and is part of the UCLA curriculum. During classes and field training, you will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups and how to conduct missions as an Officer in the United States Army.
When you graduate as an Army ROTC cadet, you will earn the rank of Second Lieutenant and be ready to start your career in a wide range of different branches and specialties. (Find out more about the Army branches).
We encourage cadets to major in any of the academic disciplines offered at UCLA. A cadet’s major does not dictate which branch the cadet will begin his/her service to the country after graduation. If you are not sure what you want to major in yet, try out UCLA’s MyMajor advising tool and explore which majors best match your interests and strengths. (Use the MyMajor online assessment tool.)
Not a UCLA student? Students from area schools without an Army ROTC program on campus can become part of the Bruin Battalion. Community College students may participate in training and classes with us to prepare for contracting when they transfer to an eligible 4-year university. Students already attending the following 4-year university are eligible to apply to become a contracted cadet:
- California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
- California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA)
- California Lutheran University
- Loyola Marymount University
- The Master’s University
- Pepperdine University
Contact our Recruiting Operations Officer, Mr. Romeo Miguel at rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu for more information.
BENEFITS
There are a number of financial benefits that you can apply for and receive depending on your eligibility. Contact our office at (310) 825-7381 or our recruiting operations officer at rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu or (310) 493-0749 to find out the eligibility requirements for each of these benefits and which ones you may qualify for:
- ROTC 2-year, 3-year and 4-year scholarships
- CH 30 Montgomery GI Bill ($900/month, full-time Undergrad or Grad student)
- CH 1606 Selected Reserve Montgomery GI Bill ($272/month, full-time Undergrad or Grad student)
- Federal Tuition Assistance (75%-100% tuition up to $3500/year, Regular Army and Army Reserve only, )
- State Tuition Reimbursement (80-100% tuition, Army National Guard only, first come first serve)
- Loan Forgiveness and Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007 (Eligible for non-defaulted William D. Ford Direct Loan Program loans, Must have made 120 payments and served in public service for 10 years)
- Education Career Stabilization (ECS) [w/ TA and benefits] (full-time Undergrad or Grad students, US Army Reserve soldiers in 1st enlistment, must remain in TPU status, can transition to ROTC)
- Drill Pay as E-5 through SMP (Simultaneous Membership Program) ($226/month)
- ROTC Stipend for Contracted Cadets ($420/month)
ELIGIBILITY
To qualify for an ROTC scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen
- Be no older than 30 at the time of commission
- Possess a high school diploma, or equivalent
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Be medically qualified through DODMERB
- Be able to pass a physical fitness assessment
OBLIGATIONS
Contracted cadets are obligated to 8 years of military service. Upon college graduation, military service may be satisfied in any of the following ways:
- Serve 3 years on Active Duty, plus 5 years on Individual Ready Reserve
- Serve all 8 years on Active Duty
- Serve all 8 years on Reserve Forces Duty (for individuals that receive a Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty scholarship or are assigned to the Army Reserve or Army National Guard when commissioned).
CONTACT US
UCLA Offices:
Student Activities Center, Rooms 120G-120S
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Phone: (310) 825-7381
Fax: (310) 825-1785
Applicants, please contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel directly at (310) 493-0749 or rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu.
CSUN Office:
120 Redwood Hall
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330
Phone: (818) 677-7855
Fax: (818) 677-0119
Applicants, please contact our Recruiting Operations Officer Mr. Romeo Miguel directly at (310) 493-0749 or rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu.
Mailing Address:
120S Student Activities Center
University of California, Los Angeles
Box 951609
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1609
Email:
Contact us at armyrotc@milsci.ucla.edu or rbmiguel@milsci.ucla.edu to find out more information about the program and to see what types of benefits you can obtain from the Army as an officer.
