Welcome to the Military Science Department
The Military Science Department at Northern Michigan University exists to teach and commission the future of the U.S. Army. These cadets will lead the nation through the 21st century and help develop good citizens.
Scholarship Opportunities
The Army ROTC scholarship program provides financial assistance for the education and training of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who desire to be commissioned as officers in the Army after graduation from college. The Wildcat Battalion is the official name of our ROTC program on campus.
Military Science at NMU
Earn a commission directly after graduation and/or a minor in military science. Regardless of your intent, the Military Science program teaches leadership skills that are highly sought after in both the public and private sectors.
Wildcat Battalion Training
Training is the most important part of a cadet's life as a member of Northern Michigan University's Wildcat Battalion. Learn more about what your training will entail as part of the Wildcat Battalion.
Meet our Faculty and Staff
The cadre and staff of the NMU Military Science Department are focused on the leadership development and the well-being of every cadet in our program. We have a diverse team of professionals with extensive experience covering all aspects of the ROTC program.
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Who We Are
Military Science is a leadership development program built around core values: leadership excellence and integrity; selfless service and self-confidence; academic achievement and physical fitness; and military skills proficiency.
What We Do
The Military Science Department at Northern Michigan University exists to select, train and commission the future leaders of the active United States Army, the United States Army Reserve, and the United States Army National Guard.
Getting Involved
All Northern Michigan University students are welcome to participate in NMU Army ROTC and there is no military obligation in taking a single ROTC class or in completing the minor in Military Science and Leadership.
Paying for College
Army ROTC scholarships and tuition assistance programs provide financial assistance for the education and training of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who desire to be commissioned as officers in the United States Army.
If you have questions about scholarships or tuition assistance, contact the Scholarships and Enrollment Officer, Mark Blumenthal, at 906.227.2236 or arblumen@nmu.edu.
