ROTC and Military Science

The University of Dallas is proud to collaborate with the University of Texas at Dallas (Army ROTC) and the University of North Texas (Air Force ROTC) in order for students to pursue a commission as an officer in the United States Armed Forces.

The four-year ROTC curriculum develops students’ leadership and organizational abilities. Leadership skills acquired through ROTC and the practical application of skills provided in the program serve our cadets in their military career, as well as transfer easily to civilian career goals after they have left or retired from the armed forces. ROTC graduates traditionally enter industrial, civil service and business career fields with a significant competitive edge.

At UDallas, ROTC students may receive:

• Full-tuition scholarships (up to three years) provided by ROTC.
• Free UDallas housing and meal plan for Army ROTC.
• Books and a monthly stipend.
• Full tuition, room and board for the Rome Program.

Are you an incoming freshman or a transfer student?

Ask your high school adviser or counselor about applying. You can also contact the UDallas Undergraduate Admissions Office for more information. To apply for undergraduate admission to the University of Dallas, visit udallas.edu/apply.

Are you a current student at UDallas?

The best time to apply for ROTC is during freshman year at UDallas. Students can start contracting with ROTC as they begin their sophomore year. ROTC students train and attend ROTC classes at UTD (Army) or UNT (Air Force). They will receive full tuition benefits and a guaranteed mid-level management position for a minimum of four years in the Army or Air Force after college graduation. Non-freshmen can apply for ROTC but will also need to apply for ROTC dispensation.

For More Information

Please contact Undergraduate Admissions at (972) 721-5266, or email using the link below.

admissions@udallas.edu

ROTC Testimonials

“The classes and labs once a week are critical to understanding the job of obtaining a position in the Army as an officer, and I enjoy each and every one.”

- Liliana Capizzi | Class of 2028

“After graduating from UDallas, my plans are to go to medical school debt-free and be an Army doctor for many years to come.”

- Asher Ralphs | Class of 2025

“ROTC gave me so many amazing opportunities and experiences. I was able to make friendships all across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond and got to train with cadets across the country.”

- Santiago McMunn | Class of 2025

Program Information

The program consists of two parts: the basic course and the advanced course. 

GPA Policy. Students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.0 (“C”) in the courses taken from the Military Science and Leadership department in order to meet graduation and/or commissioning requirements. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Leadership Laboratories. All contracted cadets are required to attend a three-hour Leadership Laboratory each week. A weekend field training exercise is also conducted each semester.

Basic Camp. Contracted students need to attend Basic Camp if they have never attended Basic Training. Basic Camp is a four-week fully funded course at Fort Knox, Kentucky that students will attend after either their freshman year or after their sophomore year. This course will cover many of the basic soldier skills covered at Basic Training.

Advanced Camp. During the summer between the junior and senior years, Cadets attend a five-week leadership course at Fort Knox, KY. Cadets receive a stipend for this training; travel, room, board, uniforms, and medical care are also included. Students experience leadership positions, lead other ROTC cadets through a number of challenging situations, build both stamina and self-confidence, and train in a number of areas to include land navigation, tactics, physical training, and drill and ceremony. 

Army ROTC Leadership

University of Dallas senior Samuel Hale has been appointed Cadet Battalion Commander of the UTD Army ROTC program, taking on a key leadership role as he enters his final college year. In this position, Hale will serve as a liaison between Army ROTC cadre and cadets, help plan and lead lessons and drills, and prepare junior cadets for Cadet Summer Training, a major milestone in their ROTC formation.

Cadet Matthew Gasperini has been named the XO, the Executive Officer of the Battalion, second in command under Cadet Hale. As such, he takes charge of the battalion when the Cadet Battalion Commander is absent. He  Directs and coordinates staff officers to make sure tasks get done without overlap, and he passes vital information and updates between the commander and the staff.