Seattle University NROTC

The University of Washington NROTC unit, one of the first six established in the United States in 1926, has a long-standing tradition of excellence in producing outstanding Junior Officers for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. Since 1982, the unit has maintained a cross-town agreement with Seattle University, allowing students to fully participate in the NROTC program while pursuing their degrees at Seattle University. We take great pride in our program of mental, moral and physical development that shapes young men and women from both institutions into principled leaders in the naval service.

The unit is comprised of Midshipmen, Officer Candidates and enlisted Marines in the MECEP program. Midshipmen can apply for the NROTC national 4-year scholarship, or directly to the unit as part of the college program and can commission into the Navy or Marine Corps.

The unit conducts regular training to further the development of its members, including Naval Science classes, physical training, field exercises, summer cruises, regulation drill and extracurricular opportunities. These opportunities include the annual Northwest Navy competition, Navy and Marine Corps Birthday celebrations, our sailing team and more.

Upon graduation, members of the battalion commission as Ensigns in the Navy or Second Lieutenants in the Marine Corps. They have a term of obligated service ranging between 4 and 8 years, depending on what branch and community they select.

Learn more at the UW NROTC Webpage.