Northwestern's military branch?

I am giving Northwestern some serious consideration, but I'd like to join the military after graduation. Does Northwestern have any specific military branch affiliations or ROTC programs?

Northwestern University indeed has multiple Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs, which can provide a pathway towards service in the U.S. military after your college education.

Northwestern hosts the Wildcat Battalion, which is an Army ROTC program. Here, students can earn a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard upon graduation.

Northwestern also hosts a Naval ROTC program, which offers the opportunity to commission as an officer in the Navy or Marine Corps. Students in this program can choose to specialize in various fields, including Surface Warfare, Submarine Warfare, Naval Aviation, and Marine Corps.

Furthermore, the university is a partner school in the Air Force ROTC program offered at Illinois Institute of Technology. This means that Northwestern students can participate in Air Force ROTC through a crosstown agreement, and would likely travel to the Illinois Institute of Technology for their ROTC classes and training.

In all of these programs, participating students have a unique opportunity to hone their leadership abilities and gain military training while simultaneously earning their degrees. It's highly recommended to reach out to the individual departments for more details on eligibility, commitments, and the application process.