San Diego NROTC Preparatory Program University of San

San Diego NROTC Preparatory Program University of San Diego/San Diego State University NROTC San Diego Consortium

Program Overview • NROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) offers a university-funded preparatory year designed to improve students’ academic and life skills - Help students successfully face the challenges associated with NROTC • Host universities and Navy are committed to enhancing educational foundation for students who may lack competitive standardized test scores - Still show great potential via grades, character, and community involvement

Program Benefits • Year-long scholarship to USD or SDSU - Tuition, room, and board - Academic mentoring - Limited participation in NROTC unit • National NROTC scholarship offer following completion - 4 additional years of tuition - Commission as Naval Officer

Admission Requirements • U. S. citizen • At least 17 but not 22 at beginning of college academic year • Must meet physical fitness standards • Must complete New Student Indoctrination (NSI) prior to beginning program • Must be admitted to USD/SDSU

Program Requirements • Tier 1 or 2 (STEM) major • Maintain > 2. 80 GPA • Pass Navy PFA once per semester with a score of “Good Low” or better • Attend unit PT sessions at USD • Maintain good social and disciplinary standing

Program Model Applicant Complete NSI Post NSI Prep Program Selection Board Yes NROTC Unit Coordinate with Admission Office to review applicants and support preparation year scholarship selection process (consider medical status and alternates) NJROTC and NONNJROTC Applicants Apply for Prep scholarship IAW University application processes Senior Naval Science Instructor (SNSI) Publicize and encourage qualified students to apply NROTC Unit Initiate DODMERB process Notify OD Unit of nominee status University Select and offer one year NROTC preparation scholarship NLT 15 APR will allow medical screen Applicant accept prep scholarship No No End No OD Notify students of reservation NLT 15 AUG ~30 Aug University commits fall Scholarship $ Student Attend and successfully complete University Prep Program? Yes NROTC Unit Notify OD of successful Prep program completion OD Send scholarship notification letter 4 -Year Education & Professional Development Graduation and Commissioning

Application Overview • Complete USD or SDSU NPP scholarship application (available on USD NROTC website) • SNSI recommendation if NJROTC • Math or science teacher recommendation if not NJROTC • Complete AFA • Apply for FAFSA • Apply for USD/SDSU

Contact Information • Program Coordinator / Prep Student Liaison - LT Eric Wootten, USN - ewootten@sandiego. edu - 619 -260 -2292 • NROTC San Diego SDSU Officer Instructor - LT Casey Arnold, USN - caseyarnold@sandiego. edu - 619 -594 -1134 • NROTC San Diego 4/C Officer Instructor - LT Holly Berry, USN - hberry@sandiego. edu - 619 -260 -2288