Military Science at Xavier University
The Department of Military Science at Xavier University, in cooperation with the College of Mount St. Joseph, provides the opportunity for any qualified student to enroll in the Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC).
Once a student has completed all requirements, he/she is commissioned as a Second Lieutenant officer in the United States Army.
Two programs are available: a) the traditional four year program which consists of lower division and upper division courses, or b) the two year program which consists of a four week Leader’s Training Course, and upper division courses.
There is no military obligation incurred by enrolling in the lower division courses (freshmen and sophomore years unless you are a scholarship winner), or by attending the Leader’s Training Course.
Advanced course cadets are eligible to receive a monthly stipend during the school year. Juniors receive a $350 a month and seniors receive $400 a month. Credit for military science course is granted through an agreement between Xavier University and the College of Mount St. Joseph, and may be used to satisfy general electives.
Army ROTC Scholarships
Incoming freshmen who have won a three or four year ROTC scholarship will receive a free room in the residence hall from the College of Mount St. Joseph (if these students have additionally received a scholarship from the Mount, they will receive that scholarship up to the extent funds are needed to cover cost of tuition, room and board).
Current freshman or sophomore students may compete for Army ROTC scholarships worth $12,000 per year for tuition and fees, $900 per year for books, plus up to $400 per month for living expenses while a student at the College of Mount St. Joseph. If awarded one of the above ROTC scholarships, the College of Mount St. Joseph will continue to provide whatever scholarship assistance the student was awarded from the Mount up to the cost of tuition, room and board.
Lower Division Courses:
Freshmen Year
MILS 101 Foundations of Leadership (1 SH)
MILS 102 Leadership Lab * (1 SH)
MILS 103 Basic Leadership (1 SH)
MILS 104 Leadership Lab * (1 SH)
Sophomore Year
MILS 201 Individual Leadership Studies (3 SH)
MILS 202 Leadership Lab* (1 SH)
MILS 203 Leadership and Teamwork (3 SH)
MILS 204 Leadership Lab * (1 SH)
MILS 299 Leader’s Training Course Optional) (4 SH)
Junior Year
MILS 301 Leadership and Problem Solving (3 SH)
MILS 302 Leadership Lab* (1 SH)
MILS 303 Leadership and Ethics (1 SH)
MILS 304 Leadership Lab* (1 SH)
MILS 399 National Advanced Leadership Camp (4 SH)
Senior Year
MILS 401 Leadership and Management (2 SH)
MILS 402 Leadership Lab* (1 SH)
MILS 403 Officership (2 SH)
MILS 404 Leadership Lab* (1 SH)
* Each laboratory is a corequisite.
Additional information, ROTC Scholarship Applications and "All for One Battalion" information can be obtained by contacting the ROTC Scholarship Officer, Department of Military Science, Xavier University, (513) 745-1062 or toll free 1-888-4XU-ROTC.