Our Program

The ROTC program is divided into the Basic and Advanced program. Incoming students take one Military Science class and lab each semester.

Successful completion of the Basic Program is required prior to acceptance into the Advanced Program. Students without prior military service can earn Basic Program credit by attending a five-week CIET course (Cadet Initial Entry Training) prior to their junior year.

Prior service military members and current National Guard/Reserve soldiers who have completed Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training are credited with completion of the Basic Program. Interested Reserve/ National Guard soldiers can enroll in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP) at the beginning of their junior year to increase their benefits and earn a commission in the Army.

In the past, Fox Valley Battalion students attend internships (State Department), leadership training (Cadet Training Leadership Training), preceptor training (Nurses Summer Training Program) and adventure training (Airborne School, Air Assault School, Northern Warfare Training in Alaska, etc.,). Student travel expenses are paid while attending the training around the world (Germany, Alaska, Korea and the Continental U.S.).

Student life is enhanced through the friendship and teamwork stressed within the program. A dedicated cadre of instructors are available to assist the students. The student leadership in the ROTC program provides one-on-one mentorship to make the transition to college life easier.

Each university offers a wide variety of athletic, academic and social activities to the students. The Army ROTC program also offers additional opportunities (competitive marksmanship team, Ranger Challenge and social functions).

Contact Mr. Kent Sorensen at (920) 424-3417/3400 
Email: sorensek@uwosh.edu

Admission into the advanced course is based on approval of the Military Science Department at UW Oshkosh. However, students with prior military service or four years of high school JROTC can be given equivalency credit for the basic course and allowed to proceed directly into the advanced course.

Likewise, other students are afforded a similar opportunity for the two-year program through National Leaders Training Course (basic camp), an accelerated six-week summer program in lieu of the basic course.

Though not required for completion of the program, all ROTC students are eligible to compete for two and three-year scholarships. The benefits afforded by a scholarship are up to full tuition, a monthly stipend as well as money to cover book expenses. Some schools also provide financial incentive to ROTC cadets.