Army Quick Guide | ROTC | High Point University

Before coming to High Point:

Be aware that all ROTC events are at NC A&T in Greensboro, NC
This is about a 25 min drive
Always keep your Tuesday and Thursday afternoons open because those are ROTC days
Hit the gym because the program is Physical Fitness intensive
Be prepared to take most of your classes at HPU on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays

If you go over 18 credit hours, there’s about a $750 fee

If you come in with a scholarship, ROTC expects you to come in committed and ready to go

Also called the MS1 year
Start going to PT (physical training) Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursday mornings at 5:50 am at A&T. This will continue all 4 years
The MS1 class is Thursdays 2:00 to 2:50 at A&T (1 credit)
The class is an introduction to Military life and expectations
Lab is Thursdays 3:00 to 6:00 (1 credit)

Must fill out the Consortium Form through the registrar’s office (every semester)

Start on your 104-R (planned academic worksheet) to plan out your 4 years at HPU

Must get physical readiness form signed by Student Health before September

Also called MS2 year
The MS2 class is Tuesdays 1:00 to 2:50 at A&T (2 credits)
Lab is the same day and time as MS1 year (1 credit)
Some leadership roles may be assigned
The class is a little bit faster paced and achieve a better understanding of what is expected of officers

The different branches of the military are introduced and cadets think about what they will want to branch

Also called MS3 year
MS3 class is Tuesdays 3:00 to 5:50 at A&T (3 credits)
The lab is the same time and day (1 credit)
This is the biggest year. Basically your career rides on the outcome of this year
Will pretty much always be in a leadership position ranging from Squad leader to platoon sergeant to platoon leader.
Learn how to plan and execute PT sessions and will be expected to do so multiple times.

Also called MS4 year
The MS4 class is Tuesdays 3:00 to 6:00 at A&T (3 credits)
Lab is the same time and day (1 credit)
Tasked with overseeing all other MS years
Teaches the MS3’s how to conduct PT sessions.

Will be assigned component and branch throughout fall semester

To get contracted or a scholarship, the minimum APFT score is 180, but a competitive score is about 270
2 mins of pushups, 2 mins of sit-ups, 2 mile run
Standards depend on age and sex
Can be found by googling “APFT standards chart”
In the process of transitioning to the ACFT

More full-body exercises with a strong focus on leg strength

Harder than APFT

There are many different types of scholarships including the ROTC 3-year, ROTC 4-year, and Minute Man scholarship.
Slightly more competitive than contracts
Same standards as contracted cadets
Can cover tuition and fees OR room and board

ROTC is a big competition to get contracted
Signing a contract means after commissioning you owe the Army 3 to 8 years of service, depending on your contract
Comes with a monthly stipend
Once contracted, it is expected of you to attend every ROTC event and be able to maintain the standards
Minimum of 2.5 GPA
Minimum of 180 APFT score

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