1. PHILADELPHIA NROTC CONSORTIUM 4 Schools, 2 Units, 1 Mission Colonel Kenneth DeTreux, USMC Commanding Officer Professor of Naval Science
DONE

2. Commander, NSTC Welcome Aboard
DONE

3. Consortium Organization
Philadelphia Consortium
DONE
Host Schools
Cross-town Agreements

4. Location of Schools Villanova to UPENN 30-40 min drive Temple to UPENN
DONE
Villanova to UPENN
30-40 min drive
Temple to UPENN
20-30 min drive
Drexel to UPENN
10 min walk

5. History of UPENN NROTC
Tradition of Military Leadership, shaping our Nation’s history
First Commandant of Marine Corps
Maj. Samuel Nicholas - graduated Penn in 1752
First Secretary of Navy
Benjamin Stoddert - graduated Penn in 1777
In 1940 an ROTC unit was started, alongside the V-12 program in 1943
Introduced cross town agreements with Drexel and Temple Universities
Our lasting legacy: Commissioned over 1500 Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, including five Navy Admirals and four Marine Corps Generals
DONE

6. UPENN Staff CDR Glanzmann Executive Officer LT Ouimette Senior Advisor
Col. DeTreux
Commanding Officer
CDR Glanzmann
Executive Officer
LT Ouimette
Senior Advisor
LT Mejia
Junior Advisor
LT Gilbert
Sophomore Advisor
LT O’Connell
Freshman Advisor
Capt. Kesterson
Marine Officer Instructor
GySgt Pinney
Asst. Marine Officer Instructor
Ms. McGinnis
U Penn Admin
Ms. Wolf
HR Coordinator
Mr. Johns
Supply Tech
Mrs. Oliver Asst. Admin
DONE

7. History of Villanova NROTC
In 1943, V-12 Program started at Villanova, evolving into NROTC in 1946
Our lasting legacy: Commissioned over 1500 Ensigns and 2nd Lieutenants, including 25 Navy Admirals and Marine Corps Generals
In 2004, the commanders of US Naval Forces Atlantic and US Naval Forces Pacific were both Villanova alumni
DONE

8. Villanova Staff Col. DeTreux Commanding Officer CDR Glanzmann
Executive Officer
LT Kamm
Senior Advisor
LT Richardson
Junior Advisor
LT Kelly
Sophomore Advisor
LT Granata
Freshman Advisor
Capt. Kesterson
Marine Officer Instructor
GySgt Bonner
Asst. Marine Officer Instructor
Ms. Puia
NOVA Admin
Ms. Peay-Claridy
HR Coordinator
Ms. Rylander
Supply Tech
DONE…

9. Consortium Breakdown Consortium Staff: 20 Total Students per Unit:
Villanova: 110
PENN: 88
DUINS: 11
Total: 209
19% Marine Options
8% Nursing Options
24% Female
Done

10. Incoming Class (2021) Breakdown
Total Students per Unit:
Villanova: 17 sch, 14 CP
PENN: 17 sch, 23 CP
28% Female
Total: 71
DONE

11. How Did You Get Here?
Hard-work, dedication, discipline and perseverance
National Scholarship applications this year:
12,394 started
7,180 submitted
1,733 scholarships awarded (24% of submissions)
Extensive and very selective process that goes well beyond most college applications
DONE

12. How Did You Get Here? SAT Scores: Villanova NROTC – 1414 average
National Average: 1000 (Mathematics / Critical Reading)
Villanova University middle 50% –
UPENN, Drexel, Temple University Averages – 1314
Villanova NROTC – 1414 average
UPENN NROTC – 1348 average
Furthest Travel to Get Here:
Villanova – 2,410 miles (Newbury Park, CA)
UPENN– 4,907 miles (Kailua, HI)
DONE

13. NROTC Scholarship
Equivalent to $65-70k annually/quarter of a million dollars over your education
First rate education
Little college debt compared to your civilian counterparts
Guaranteed employment and a $55k salary once you graduate
An exciting journey and life of adventure in the Navy or Marine Corps
Committed to a life of service
DONE

14. *Amount varies depending on Co-Op option
Tuition Costs for
In State Out of State
Villanova $46, N/A
University of Pennsylvania $51, N/A
Drexel University $46,632* N/A
Temple University $15, $25,994
*Amount varies depending on Co-Op option
Scholarship benefits are paid 45 days after the beginning of the current academic term:
Villanova: 07 Oct
Penn and Temple: 12 Oct
Drexel: 09 Nov
done

15. NROTC Scholarship Funding
Full Tuition
Caveats
Monthly Stipend
$250-$400 a month
Book Stipend
Only 3 quarters/semesters; $375 per semester or $250 per quarter; can’t exceed $750
Calculus and Physics tutoring available and paid for by the unit
Uniforms (provided by unit)
Room and board is not included with the ROTC scholarship, HOWEVER each school has their own programs that may supply a room and board stipend
DONE
Caveats:
a. Any fee due to withdrawing, failing or repeating a course.
b. Any fee of tuition above or in addition to those normally charged that are for an elective course not required in a degree or to fulfill any NROTC program requirements.
c. Refundable fees, such as deposits.
d. Charges incurred for breaking or damaging property.
e. Fees assessed by the School for failure to comply with any School requirement.
f. Fees for advance placement examinations.
g. Medical or dental insurance.
h.  Fees in connection with any aviation or flight training course, including but not limited to:  flight hours; licensing; fuel; aircraft rental; ground instruction; and aircraft service, repair or maintenance.  The Navy will not pay for any such fees or costs whether they are charged separately or are incorporated into the tuition charged for the course.
Max Credits Per School:
Nova: 60 per year including AP and transfer credits (important for Freshmen w/ AP credits)
Drexel: is full load
Temple: is full load
Penn: 4 course units is full load
Room and Board Scholarships:
Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations
Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board
Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually
Penn: None

16. NROTC Scholarship Room and Board
University of Pennsylvania: No room or board
Drexel University Information:
Full Room, 25% of board covered by University.
ROTC Room & Board Schlp = Housing Charge + %25 of Meal Plan Covered
For a $500 meal plan the scholarship will cover %25, or $125, of it and you’d pay $375
DONE
Room and Board Scholarships:
Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations
Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board
Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually
Penn: None

17. NROTC Scholarship Room and Board
Villanova Information:
Must achieve a 3.25 or greater for first semester to qualify
$25,000 pool divided among those who qualify
Approximately MIDN qualify each year
$2,083 to $2,500 per MIDN per year
Must maintain a 3.25 or above to continually receive this scholarship
Temple University Information:
First semester scholarship MIDN is paid $1250
Must achieve and maintain a 3.0 GPA in order for the $1250 per semester to continue
DONE
Room and Board Scholarships:
Nova: 3.25 min GPA and staff recommendations
Drexel: 3.0 min GPA covers full room and 25% board
Temple: 3.0 min GPA covers $2500 annually
Penn: None

18. Scholarships Information
No obligation first year
Obligation starts 1st day of Sophomore year
Scholarship only equates to a commission
Service assignment depends on needs of the Navy and performance
What’s a Leave of Absence (LOA)?
Academic LOA ­­­- Medical LOA
Aptitude LOA - Personal LOA
Disciplinary LOA
Physical Readiness LOA
DONE

19. NROTC Scholarship Summer Training
Summer Training (Navy)
Freshman-Sophomore: 4-week CORTRAMID
Sophomore-Junior: 2-5 week 2nd class cruise
Junior-Senior: 2-5 week 1st class cruise
Summer Training (Marine)
Sophomore-Junior: Mountain Warfare Training
Junior-Senior: 6-week Marine Officer Candidate School
Summer Training (Nurse)
Freshman-Sophomore: 2-5 week shipboard cruise
Junior-Senior: 2-5 weeks at a Navy hospital
DONE

20. College Programmers Non Scholarship NROTC participants
100% committed to your COMMISSION
Scholarship Opportunities:
National Scholarship (individual)
3-year Side-load scholarship at end of Freshman year (unit)
2-year Side-load scholarship at end of Sophomore year (unit)
Advanced Standing
Officer Candidate School (Navy)
Officer Candidate School/PLC (Marines)
USNA nomination (1 per unit per year)
US Army/Air Force
DONE

21. College Programmers Side-load Scholarships
2016 Statistics:
13 Applications
9 Scholarships Awarded (including 4 Marine Scholarship)
1 Advanced Standing Awarded
2 Navy Non-Selects
1 Marine Non-Select
2017 Statistics:
10 Applications
TBD Scholarships Awarded
TBD Advanced Standing Awarded
TBD Navy Non-Selects
TBD Marine Non-Selects
DONE
Grades, performance and staff recommendations are KEY to picking up a scholarship

22. Scholarship Jeopardy? Honor and Integrity Violations Alcohol and Drugs
Underage drinking
Grades: 2.5 term/cumulative GPA required
Poor performance: PT, Leadership, Integrity
Failing to Maintain Weight Standards
Quitting or Drop on Request
DONE

23. Study Abroad Paid for by Scholarship
Tuition must be cheaper than abroad school
Must still support graduation in 4-years
Need command approval
Some majors cannot be studied abroad or are very difficult to work around
Recent Examples: Italy, Switzerland, China
DONE

24. After Commissioning Navy Marines Nurses
Submarine Training (Charleston, SC)
Flight Training (Pensacola, FL)
Surface Warfare (Straight to Ship)
SEAL/EOD (Coronado, CA, or Panama City, FL)
Marines
6 months at The Basic School
MOS School
Nurses
Licensing test
Navy Hospital
DONE

25. New Midshipmen Orientation
15-18 August at Fort Dix, NJ
Villanova: India Company
Graduation: 03 October fall review
Penn, Drexel, Temple: Kilo Company
Graduation: 03 November swearing-in
$50 for incidentals
Includes unit polo purchase ($25)
DONE

26. What is Orientation Week?
Challenging and rigorous introduction to military life
Focuses during training:
Knowledge of Naval Services
PT and Athletics
Leadership/Teamwork
Discipline
Builds class cohesiveness and prepares new MIDN for the upcoming school year
DONE

27. India/Kilo Company
6-week indoctrination program to prepare MIDN to join their respective battalions
NROTC prepares MIDN to excel as officers in the Navy and Marine Corps
India/Kilo company prepares candidates to excel as MIDN in the battalion
Physical Training and Drill Practice
Dress Code (Polo and Khakis)
Full MIDN Staff to direct and guide the candidates through their first 6-weeks
DONE

28. Typical Week for a Midshipman at Nova
Monday
: Remedial Physical Training (if needed) or Marine Option PT
Tuesday
: Battalion PT
: Naval Science Class for Freshmen
: Naval Science Lab
Thursday
: Navy Option PT or Marine Option PT
India Company
Monday/Wednesday/Friday, : Close-order Drill
Tuesday/Thursday, : India Company PT
Sunday through Thursday, : India Company study hours
DONE

29. Typical Week for a Midshipman at Penn
Monday:
: Battalion PT (Kilo Company included)
: Naval Science Classes
Tuesday:
: Remedial or Kilo Company PT
Wednesday:
: Battalion Close-order Drill (Kilo Company included)
: Naval Science Lab
: Naval Science Classes
Thursday:
: Remedial PT (if needed) or Marine Option PT (Kilo Company included)
Friday:
: Kilo Company Close-order Drill
DONE

30. Battalion Events Cornell Military Excellence Competition
Villanova Military Excellence Competition
Field Exercises (Fall/Spring) (USMC)
Notre Dame Leadership Conference
Fall/Spring Reviews
Fall/Spring Formal Events
Various Campus and Community Activities
DONE
(03 NOV: Consortium Fall Ball at Crystal Tea Room)

31. Outside of the Unit Student Volunteer Organizations Varsity Sports
Club Sports
Campus EMS
Musical Groups
Academic Societies
Campus Ministry
DONE

32. Unique Advantage Close relationship translates to more
opportunities for students
Union League
Navy League
Travis Manion Foundation
Close proximity to Philadelphia
Important Guest Speakers and Alumni
GEN Paxton, 33rd Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
LtGen Toolan, I MEF Commanding General
ADM Fallon (retired), former CENTCOM Commander
VADM John Donnelly, Commander Submarine Force Atlantic
RDML Hueber, Commander ESG 3
RADM Wolfe, Commander, DLA Troop Support
DONE

33. Villanova Year in Review video
Motivation
Villanova Year in Review video
DONE

34. Final Coordinating Instructions
Friday, 18 AUG
1230: Expected return from Ft. Dix
ALL candidates are returning to John Barry Hall at Villanova
Once at Villanova, final remarks to candidates by India/Kilo Company Commanders, Freshmen Class Advisors, and Consortium CO.
Lunch will be provided to candidates.
: Approximate time parents can pick-up candidates
*Parents are NOT required to pick-up their candidate, but candidates must communicate their plan to their chain of command!
DONE

35. DONE

36. Questions? Take 10 minutes
Coordinate plan for departing Villanova on Friday, 18 AUG
Say good-bye!
India Company (Villanova) – muster for uniform issue
Kilo Company (Penn, Drexel, Temple) – muster for admin
Parents – return here for parents’ brief and Q&A
DONE

37. Parents Congratulations! Different relationship than HS
Teacher-parent-student
Staff-student
Privacy
Quitting/Drop on Request (DOR)
Disenrollment
Leave of Absence (LOA)
DONE

38. Today: Watershed Moment
Today….might be tough for you.
Want to put your mind at ease
Changed relationship
Our entire job is your midshipman's intellectual, personal, physical and emotional development
Villanova – LT Granata –
Office: (610)
Cell: (914)
UPENN, Drexel, Temple – LT O’Connell –
Office: (215)
Cell: (609)
DONE