Army ROTC | Military Officer Training & Education

ROTC program participants can choose from any of Harding’s more than 110 majors. They will earn their college degree while learning leadership and management skills required to become a U.S. Army officer or have a successful civilian career. The unique nature of the program provides learning opportunities in the classroom with both live and simulated scenarios such as adventure training, Advanced Camp and Blackhawk training.

ROTC is a leadership program with a focus on character building, generating moral and well-rounded individuals to make an impact on the world around them. With the combined classroom instruction, hands-on training and practice, students interact with others of diverse backgrounds, experiences, political ideologies and goals, while instilling team-building, negotiation and consensus-building skills beneficial to the Army and various career fields.

An integral part of Harding University and its ROTC program, community involvement is also crucial to the success of any unit. Harding’s ROTC strives to support the processes necessary to engage in dialogue and participation with community members both locally and abroad.

Complete the chaplain program and earn a Master of Divinity to be commissioned as an Army chaplain. Full tuition is covered.

Full and partial Army ROTC scholarships are available for college-bound high school students and current students participating in the program. Army ROTC scholarships consist of two-, three- and four-year options based on the time remaining to complete the degree, full-tuition scholarships, and additional allowances for living expenses, books and fees.

To be eligible for a scholarship, students must be enrolled in ROTC classes, have a minimum of 27 college credit hours, have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA, be a full-time student pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree, and be able to pass a DODMERB Physical and the Army Physical Fitness Test. Scholarships are awarded based on merit, not on financial need.

Cadet Enrollment Record

Briefing of Government Benefits

Release of Student Records

Medical Fitness Statement

Academic Alignment Sheet

Privacy Act Statement — Health Care Record

Security Clearance Application

Direct Deposit Form

*Simultaneous membership program agreement for Army Reservists This must be submitted to if you elect to complete the SMP program with the USAR.

* Simultaneous membership program agreement for Army National Guard cadets This must be submitted if you elect to complete the SMP program with the National Guard.

*Not required for those planning to become active duty Army officers

Advanced Course Forms (Contracting Forms): These forms are to be completed after submitting the basic course forms. These are not required for initial enrollment.

Cadet Non-Scholarship Contract Non-scholarship cadets need to read thoroughly prior to contracting

Cadet Scholarship Contract Scholarship cadets need to read thoroughly prior to contracting

Enlistment Document All contracting cadets need to read thoroughly

Record of Emergency Data

DoDMERB Medical Examination Form

DoDMERB Medical History Form

Soldier's Group Life Insurance Form

Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate

Do ROTC students have to join the Army after graduation?
Yes; however, they may choose from active duty, National Guard or Army Reserves.

If students accept ROTC scholarships, will they deploy?
Contracted cadets are non-deployable.

Can ROTC students still participate in athletics?
A flexible schedule can be arranged for students involved in other programs.

	CPT Robert David Assistant Professor of Military Science rdavid2@harding.edu 501-279-5025
	Mr. Jason Motes Program Assistant jmotes@harding.edu 501-279-5025
	Mr. David Hastings, Arkansas State University Enrollment and Scholarship Officer dhastings@astate.edu 870-972-2116
	Mr. Mark Frank, Arkansas State University Human Resource Assistant mfrank@astate.edu 870-972-2238

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