Applicant Resources:
To find out more about becoming an Army Officer through the Army ROTC Program at Cal State Fullerton contact First Lieutenant Varas (657) 278-5933, (714) 815-4381, nvaras@fullerton.edu
To setup an interview to establish your eligibility, contact First Lieutenant Varas or complete this online form and we'll respond within 48 hours (click here).
ATTN: Potential nurse cadets:
If you are enrolled in a nursing program you may be interested in becoming an Army nursing officer. For information on the nursing ROTC program contact First Lieutenant Varas (657) 278-5933, (714) 815-4381, nvaras@fullerton.edu
Basic Eligibility:
- Be a United States Citizen or permanent resident close to obtaining US citizenship.
- For scholarship applicants, be at least 17 years of age and be under 31 by 31Dec of your commissioning year. Age waivers may be granted to applicants that will be over 31 by commission and agree to contract as a non-scholarship Cadet. Alternate financial assistance programs are available for non-scholarship Cadets.
- Be single with no dependents or married with no more than three dependents.
- Be in good academic standing as a full-time undergrad or graduate student pursuing general education courses leading to a 4 year degree or graduate degree.
- Be of good moral character with no excessive civil conviction record.
- Pass the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board. The Titan Battalion sends applicants to two clinics in Anaheim, CA. This exam is free.
- Be a prior military servicemember with an honorable discharge with RE-1 annotated on the ETS DD-214.
- Be a prior military servicemember with no permanent military medical profile.
- Meet Army height and weight requirements at the time of contracting.
- Be able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test at the time of applying for a scholarship or by the time of contracting.
- Be willing to support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America!
Applicants with no previous military experience will attend the Leader's Training Course over the summer prior to becoming MS III (junior level) Cadets.
What to bring during your initial appointment:
- Proof of US citizenship i.e. birth certificate, US passport, or Naturatization certificate
- driver's license
- DMV record print out
- high school and college transcripts
- Social Security Card
- DD 214 (for prior military servicemembers)
