1. NROTC Villanova University
Colonel M. C. Culbertson, USMC
Commanding Officer
Professor of Naval Science
18 August 2019

2. Welcome Aboard! Service Opportunity Our Mission Expectations CO
18 August 2019

3. Asst. Marine Officer Inst.
NROTC Villanova Staff
Colonel Culbertson
Commanding Officer
CDR Glanzmann
Executive Officer
LT Addeo
Senior Advisor
LT Merkert
Junior Advisor
LT Buggy
Sophomore Advisor
LT Miller
Freshman Advisor
Captain Bergman
Marine Officer Inst.
MstSgt Bonner
Asst. Marine Officer Inst.
Ms. Puia
University Admin
Ms. Rylander
Supply Tech
Ms. Peay-Claridy
Human Resource
18 August 2019

4. History of NROTC Villanova
V-12 Unit established in 1943, followed by NROTC in 1946
Over 1800 total commissionees
Twenty-five Admirals and Generals
Joe
18 August 2019

5. Student Breakdown ( ) 87 6 14
18 August 2019

6. NROTC Scholarship Overview
Equivalent to:
$65-70k annually
$250k or more over four years
First-rate educations from all schools
Little-to-no college debt after graduation
Guaranteed employment and salary
$55k/year base pay
Housing and subsistence allowances
Exciting journey in Navy/Marine Corps
Commitment to a life of service
Joe
18 August 2019

7. NROTC Scholarship Funding
Full Tuition (with some caveats)
Monthly Subsistence Allowance
$250 - $400 per month
Term Book Stipend
Pays for two semesters or three quarters per academic year
$375/semester or $250/quarter
Calculus/Physics tutoring available (funded by the Unit)
Room and Board is not included in the NROTC scholarship, but…
Villanova University: 3.25 GPA required in first semester
$50,000 pool divided amongst qualifying scholarship midshipmen each semester. (Around $1,000 each)
Must maintain the 3.25 cumulative GPA to continue to be eligible for the housing scholarship
Joe
18 August 2019

8. NROTC Service Obligation
4-year National Scholarship: no service obligation for the first year
Service obligation begins on 01 September of Sophomore year
Scholarship only equates to the opportunity to earn a commission
Extra requirements for Aviation, Submarines, SPECWAR
Service Assignment is based on the needs of the Navy and performance
Leave of Absence
Academic
Aptitude
Disciplinary
Chip
Physical Readiness
Medical
Personal (student request)
18 August 2019

9. NROTC College Program Non-Scholarship NROTC participants
We are committed to your commission!
Scholarship Opportunities
National Scholarship (individual application)
3/2/1-year Sideload Scholarships
Sideload scholarships are unit-nominated
NROTC Advanced Standing
Chip
18 August 2019

10. Summer Training Navy Option Marine Corps Option Nurse Option
Freshman-Sophomore: 4-week CORTRAMID
Sophomore-Junior: 2-week Sea Trials
Junior-Senior: 1st Class Cruise
Marine Corps Option
Sophomore-Junior: USMC/Afloat Cruise
Junior-Senior: 6-week Marine OCS
Nurse Option
Freshman-Sophomore: Afloat Cruise
Junior-Senior: Navy Hospital Orientation
Chip
18 August 2019

11. Summer Training 2019
09 June 2019

12. Scholarship Jeopardy
Honor and Integrity Violations – we expect exceptional character
Alcohol and Drugs – underage drinking
Grades – requirement is a 2.5 term and cumulative GPA
Poor Performance – Physical Fitness, leadership, etc.
Failure to meet/maintain medical standards
Drop on Request
Chip
18 August 2019

13. Study Abroad Can be funded by the NROTC Scholarship program
Tuition must be same price or less expensive than home school
Must still be able to graduate in four years or less
Needs command endorsement and headquarters approval
Some majors cannot be studied abroad
Other majors will be challenging to fit into a four-year period
Recent Study Abroad: Italy, Switzerland, China, England, Morocco
Chip
18 August 2019

14. After Commissioning Navy Marine Corps Nurse Corps
Nuclear Power Training (Charleston, SC)
Flight Training (Pensacola, FL)
Surface Warfare (Afloat Units)
SEAL/EOD (Coronado, CA or Panama City, FL)
Marine Corps
The Basic School (Quantico, VA)
Follow-on MOS Training
Nurse Corps
NCLEX (Licensing Exam)
Navy Hospital
Chip
18 August 2019

15. INDIA Company Five-week continuation of orientation
Prepares first-year midshipmen to join their Battalion
NROTC prepares midshipmen to excel as Navy/Marine Corps officers
INDIA prepares candidates to excel as midshipmen and students
Focus on Physical Training and Drill Practice
Dress Code: Polo and Khakis throughout the work week
Freshman Advisor, AMOI, and student staff guide candidates
Chip
18 August 2019

16. A Week in the Life Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
*1800 – 2100: Study Hours
Monday
0600 – 0700: Remedial/Marine PT
*0600 – 0700: Close-Order Drill
Tuesday
*0600 – 0700: Physical Training
1000 – 1115: Naval Science Class
1500 – 1700: Naval Science Lab
Wednesday
*0600 – 0700: Close-Order Drill
*1800 – 2100: Study Hours
Thursday
*0600 – 0700: Physical Training
1000 – 1115: Naval Science Class
Friday
Joe
*INDIA Company Evolution
18 August 2019

17. Outside of the Unit Student Volunteer Organizations
Varsity Sports Teams
Club Sports Organizations
Campus Ambulance/EMS
Musical Groups
Academic Societies
Campus Ministry
Joe
18 August 2019

18. OATH OF
OFFICE
CO gives oath

19. Questions?
18 August 2019

20. Parents Congratulations!
Different relationship than when your student was in high school!
Teacher-Parent-Student is a thing of the past
Staff-Student relationships are key
FERPA privacy requirements
Quitting/Drop on Request (DOR)
Leave of Absence (LOA)
Disenrollment
CO/Joe/Chip?
18 August 2019

21. Watershed Moment May be a tough day for you.
Ask any questions to help put your mind at ease
Begin considering the change in relationships
Our entire job is your student’s intellectual, personal, physical, and emotional development!
Villanova Freshman Advisor – LT Chris Miller, USN
Office: (610)
CO/Joe/Chip?
18 August 2019

22. Questions?
18 August 2019