ROTC

Enrich your PennWest University experience even more by enrolling in the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC). You’ll master your leadership skills while learning what it’s like to become an officer in the U.S. Army.

Whether you attend classes on campus or 100% online, you'll receive the career-boosting education you need and the flexibility and support you deserve. We serve veterans, eligible dependents, service members of the National Guard and Reserve, and active-duty service members by helping them:

Navigate the GI Bill®.
Gain admission to the university.
Transfer select military training for credits.
Join the Veterans Club and introduce you the vet center.
Research scholarships and financial aid.
Get to know vital campus resources.
Obtain work-study jobs.

Why ROTC at PennWest?

Each campus’ Department of Military Science provides a program of leadership development which prepares college men and women for service as Officers in the United States Army. After graduation, they serve as commissioned officers on active duty, or as an officer in an Army Reserve or National Guard unit.

Program Objectives

The primary objective of the ROTC program is to commission the future officer leadership of the U.S. Army. In peace or war, this is one of the most important missions that can be undertaken. Upon completing the ROTC Program, you will be commissioned as a second lieutenant, with the promise of an active career in the armed forces for the next 20 to 30 years.

Benefits of ROTC

If you complete the Advanced ROTC program, you will achieve three significant accomplishments during your collegiate career:

A Bachelor’s of Science or Arts in your chosen major
A Minor in Adaptive Leadership and Military Studies
A commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve
In addition, ROTC opens up a world of opportunities, including:
- 2, 3, and 4 year scholarships available that cover 100% tuition, books and fees
- Housing waivers possible for a limited number of cadets
- Guaranteed leadership track position with the military upon graduation
- Immediately have a career and career experience following college.
- No Immediate obligations to the program until your junior year
- Committed cadets receive a monthly stipend of $420
- Multiple internship opportunities include working with the FBI, the Army Science Board, Forensic Internship Program, Army Medical Internship Program Nursing Internship at an Army hospital and many more!
- Accelerated program available to students interested in joining after their first and second years at Edinboro or to those who have already completed Army Basic Training

Whether you are getting ready to embark on your academic career, want to earn an advanced degree, or are interested in a certificate to expand your job opportunities, it’s an exciting time to be at PennWest. You’ll find experienced faculty mentors, and programs and courses tailored just for you.

Contact Us

PennWest Clarion

Department of Military Science
Location: Ralston Hall

Bret M. Rogowitz, APMS
Recruitment and Enrollment Officer
Email: brogowitz@pennwest.edu
Phone: 724-738-6175 / 814-393-2527

CPT Saddner Andre
Assistant Primary Military Science Instructor
212 Ralston Hall
Email: saddner_a@pennwest.edu
Phone: 786-230-6714

SFC William Cartagena-Vazquez
Military Science Instructor
207 Ralston Hall
Email: cartagena_w@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-393-2528

PennWest Edinboro

Military Science / ROTC
G-3 Hendricks Hall
235 Scotland Road
Edinboro, PA 16444
Email: rotc-edn@pennwest.edu
Phone: 814-732-2562

Tom Anderson
Recruitment and Enrollment
Email: tjanderson@pennwest.edu
Phone: 714-732-1618