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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I
apply to be a part of NROTC at TAMUG?
Visit our Application page and print out the NROTC application PDF as well
as the medical history form DD 2807-2 PDF. Complete these forms, obtain an
official high school transcript (which should include SAT/ACT scores) and mail
those in addition to a one-page essay about your interest in joining this
program. Packet should be sent to:
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Department of Naval Science
P.O. Box 1675
Galveston, TX 77553
Is there a separate
application for admission to Texas A&M University at Galveston?
Yes. You will need to visit the
Prospective Student page
to learn further information about admissions requirements and general
application procedures.
Is the
medical history form DD 2807-2 the same as a physical?
No. This form is a medical screening form which is used to spot any
potentially disqualifying medical conditions or any other medical condition that
might warrant special attention. Your primary health care provider must complete
this form based on your medical history. If you already have a completed DODMERB
physical, we can accept that instead of the DD 2807-2. Some medical conditions
which can be potentially disqualifying are:
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vision not correctable to 20/20 in each eye
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substandard color vision
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history of asthma
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acute or chronic cardiac/pulmonary conditions
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chronic skin disorders (i.e. cystic acne, eczema,
psoriasis, atopic dermatitis)
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arthritis
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seizure disorders
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susceptibility to severe motion sickness
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alcohol or drug abuse
I mailed
in my application packet. Now what?
Once your packet is received, it will be reviewed and you will be notified
of our admissions decision.
When
will I receive my scholarship?
You will receive your scholarship once classes begin after indoctrination
training, if and only if all of the following occur:
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your Navy Officer Recruiter awarded you a
four-year NROTC scholarship,
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you have been accepted to the NROTC unit at Texas
A&M University (you will transfer to the Texas A&M University at Galveston NROTC
unit from College Station without actually starting classes at College Station)
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AND you have been accepted to Texas A&M
University at Galveston.
What will make me a more competitive candidate
for a scholarship?
Students with A's in Calculus and Calculus based Physics will stand out as
competitive candidates. It is also presentable for a student to maintain a
minimum 3.0 grade point average in a technical major or a 3.4 grade point
average in a non-technical major.
What are the minimum requirements to be
accepted as an NROTC College Program Student?
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Current college-level students need at least a 2.5
cumulative grade point average and must have completed no less than twelve
credit hours.
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High school students need a minimum SAT = 950 (530
Verbal, 520 Math) or ACT = 22 (22 Verbal, 22 Math)
How long can I participate in NROTC without
being on a contract or scholarship?
Students have until the beginning of their junior academic year to either
earn a scholarship or receive advanced standing status. If a student fails to
achieve either of these, that student will no longer be able to participate in
the NROTC program at TAMUG.
If a student fails to achieve the
afore-mentioned, will they be unable to use their NROTC training?
No. Students in this situation should contact their enlisted recruiter for
further information. Any times served in NROTC programs can count favorably
towards an enlisted service career. Time served in an NROTC program can also
help towards Officer Candidate School (OCS) selection.
Do you offer a Marine Corps Option at Texas A&M
University at Galveston NROTC?
No. Students interested in competing for the Marine Corps Option Scholarship
must do so at Texas A&M University, College Station. Students enrolled in the
Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Course program may participate in the NROTC unit at
Texas A&M University at Galveston on a case by case basis but there is no
possibility of a Marine Corps Scholarship award at Texas A&M University at
Galveston.
Is it possible to earn a merchant mariner
license and participate in NROTC at the same time?
Yes. Students interested in doing this must apply both to the Texas A&M
University at Galveston - Texas Maritime Academy and the NROTC programs.
Students pursuing the merchant mariner license must meet U.S. Coast Guard
requirements, which vary somewhat from U.S. Navy requirements. Eligible
candidates will be selected on a case by case basis.
I have been accepted to the NROTC program. Now
what?
You will receive an acceptance letter detailing the next step of your
acceptance process.
What military obligation will I incur?
You are not obligated to serve in the military until you are awarded and
accept a scholarship or advanced standing contract status. Contact us to receive
further information about military obligations with these decisions.
I am interested in attending the U.S. Naval
Academy but was not admitted. Is it possible to transfer there from TAMUG NROTC?
It is possible to transfer from TAMUG NROTC to the U.S. Naval Academy or to
an NROTC program elsewhere, but only on a strict case by case basis.
NOTE: Although a transfer is possible, it is important to understand that
it is neither guaranteed nor easy.
Does Texas A&M University at Galveston have
STA-21?
Yes, but Navy only.
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