ROTC at George Washington University

ROTC programs hosted on campus

George Washington University hosts 2 ROTC programs on its own campus. Open a program for its full profile, scholarships, and cross-town reach.

Army ROTCHosted

George Washington Colonials Battalion

George Washington Colonials Battalion commissions cadets from George Washington University into the U.S. Army.

Scholarships: AROTC Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), AROTC Green-to-Gold, AROTC 3-Year Advanced +1 more

Also serves 4 cross-town schools.

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Navy/Marine ROTCHosted

NROTC George Washington University

Since 1942, NROTC George Washington University has run NROTC at George Washington University in District of Columbia.

Scholarships: NROTC Navy Option 4-Year Scholarship, NROTC Marine Option 4-Year Scholarship

Also serves 5 cross-town schools.

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Cross-town & partner options

George Washington University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.

Army ROTCCross-town · 0.8 mi

→ Georgetown University (Hoya Battalion)

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Georgetown University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 14.7 mi

→ George Mason University (Patriot Battalion (GMU))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at George Mason University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 3.3 mi

→ American University (Eagle Battalion (American))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at American University.

Army ROTCCross-town · 4.3 mi

→ Marymount University (Knight Battalion (Marymount))

Cross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Marymount University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 8.3 mi

→ University of Maryland College Park (Detachment 330 University of Maryland-College Park)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Maryland-College Park.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 3.3 mi

→ American University (Detachment 365B American University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at American University.

Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 0.8 mi

→ Howard University (Detachment 130C Howard University)

Cross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at Howard University.

Admissions

Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

ROTC scholarships at George Washington University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.

Academic programs

George Washington University enrolls 11,182 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.

Veteran & military student support

Contact & location