I am really not sure what an 'SR' military college is. I came across this term recently when discussing post high-school options. Could anyone provide some clarity?
'SR' typically stands for 'Senior' and when referring to military colleges, it could be referring to the Senior Military Colleges (SMCs) in the United States.These are six colleges that are recognized by the Department of Defense for special military training programs and offer ROTC programs. The six Senior Military Colleges are:
1. Texas A&M University
2. Norwich University
3. The Virginia Military Institute (VMI)
4. The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
5. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)
6. University of North Georgia (UNG)
SMCs often combine a military tradition with full-time military duty through ROTC programs, while also providing an academic environment resembling traditional colleges. Students at SMCs can choose to participate in Army, Navy, or Air Force ROTC.
It's important to note that unlike the federal service academies (such as the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, U.S. Naval Academy, etc.), accepting a ROTC scholarship to attend an SMC is not a commitment to military service, although many SMC graduates do commission as officers in the United States military upon graduation.
Each of these colleges has a unique character, so it's a good idea to research each one to understand what they offer and what might be the best fit for you.
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