Combining ROTC with a community college transfer?

I'm at community college and considering ROTC at a four-year university. How does the transfer process work if I want to join ROTC? Is it different than a regular transfer?

The process of transferring from a community college to a four-year university is typically the same regardless of whether you're planning to join ROTC. This usually involves applying to the four-year university through their regular transfer admissions process. However, adding the ROTC component does include some additional steps.

For ROTC, it's best to reach out directly to the ROTC program at the four-year university you're interested in during the early stages of your planning. Unlike when you apply for normal transfer admission where you typically send just one application directly to the university, for ROTC you'll actually be applying to two separate entities: the university for admission as a student, and the ROTC program to join their ranks.

Also, remember that ROTC scholarships may have their own specific application processes and deadlines which may or may not be the same as those for admission to the university. Therefore you'll want to start this process early and stay organized to keep track of the distinct requirements and timelines.

Finally, it's important to keep in mind that acceptance into a university does not guarantee acceptance into its ROTC program, and vice versa. Therefore, you'll want to have back-up plans in place in case you aren't accepted into either the university or its ROTC program.

In summary, while the overall transfer process won't be significantly different from the standard approach, incorporating ROTC will bring some additional steps and considerations that regular transfers might not have to deal with. Contacting the ROTC program at your desired university will be key in ensuring a successful transition.