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Military Science Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis Through a partnership program with Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI), Franklin College students may participate in a ROTC program which leads to a commission in the U. S. Army, the Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard. All classes are held on the IUPUI campus. ROTC enhances a student’s education by providing unique leadership and management experiences found in few college courses. Instruction in these courses encourages the development of resource management skills, selfassurance, confidence, personal discipline, executive abilities, personal responsibility, and professional ethics, as well as physical stamina, bearing, and other fundamental qualities required of an Army officer. These same qualities acquired while participating in the ROTC program will enhance any civilian career. Army ROTC is a collection of college electives and a summer training program. When a cadet completes the electives, the summer program and earns a Bachelor’s degree, that cadet earns a commission in the U. S. Army, the Army Reserves, or the Army National Guard. Credit Transfer to Franklin College Credit earned at IUPUI through ROTC is transferable to Franklin College and will count as credit outside the major field for graduation. For information on how to receive transfer credit at Franklin College for completion of this program, please see the Assistant Registrar in the Academic Records Office. Admission Requirements The ROTC Basic Course is open to Franklin College students without any prerequisites or allied requirements. Students who are not U. S. citizens must check with the Department of Military Science administrative office at IUPUI prior to course attendance to ensure they have the proper permission from their home country’s embassy for military training. Basic and Advanced Courses Basic Courses are open to all students at any academic level but are normally taken during the first and sophomore years. Advanced courses are taken during the student’s junior and senior years and require a military commitment. Course Descriptions For complete information on the courses, requirements and obligations please visit the IUPUI website at http://www.iupui.edu/~armyrotc/.
