Join Army ROTC

HOW TO JOIN ARMY ROTC

ROTC classes are a lot of fun...however, there is some paperwork before you get started. Some of these forms can be filled out on-line and some you will need to print off and fill out by hand. 

STEP 1

When filling out your class schedule, enroll in our course.  If you are a Freshman enrolling in the Fall- Enroll in Army 101, it is that simple.  If you are starting in any other semester, please contact us so we can guide you to what class you need to enroll in.  If you are a Junior, you will need permission to enroll.

Then, fill out our Enrollment Forms 

1. New ROTC Cadet In-Processing Sheet, Fill out this out and email it back to Mr. Jenkins at least 48 hours prior to your appointment. (.xls)  **send back as an excel spreadsheet**
   1. Use these Notes to guide you on how to fill out the In-Processing sheet. (.pdf)
2. Civil Conviction Screening, Fill out this out and bring it with you to your in-processing appointment. (.pdf)
3. ROTC Medical Screening, Fill this out and bring it with you to your in-processing appointment. (.pdf)  
4. Physical Training Form, Take this form to your doctor and ask them to perform a sports physical.  The form must state that you are physically able to perform the physical activity of ROTC, and it MUST be stamped and signed by your physician.  Scan and email it back to Mr. Jenkins or bring this with you to your in-processing appointment.  (.pdf)  **Watkins Health on the KU Campus can complete this requirement for you.  Visit Watkins Heath for more information.
5. A digital picture of you, from the shoulders up, similar to a passport photo, no need to be official.

*** Send kuarmyrotc@ku.edu an email to request these forms if the links do no work for you.***

Fill out #1 and take a picture, and email Mr. Jenkinsin the same format as they are online.  We do not have Apple Mac products, we work on Windows/PC, please utilize the Windows/PC versions provided. We cannot put you in the system without these forms.  Send these back at least 48 hours prior to your appointment.

STEP 2

Click HERE to schedule your In-Processing Appointment

Bring These Documents With You to Your Appointments

• Original Birth Certificate (It will be copied and returned to you.)
• Original Social Security Card (It will be copied and returned to you.)
• Copy of your high school diploma
• Copy of high school transcripts
• Copy of all college transcripts
• Proof of ACT/SAT scores
• DD Form 4- Enlistment Document if you are in the Army National Guard or Reserves
• Shot records with proof of MMR and Varicella vaccination (Chicken Pox) or proof that you had chicken pox from your doctor. This can be obtained with a simple blood draw. ***COVID-19 Vaccine will need to be documented prior to contracting***

STEP 3

Please utilize this step only if you are joining our program on a ROTC scholarship, or eligible to contract with our program as a lateral transfer Cadet or SMP Cadet.  Please fill these out and bring them with you to your in-processing appointment. Text in documents can be typed in, however, the signatures cannot be digital, the system will not accept them, they must be ink.

139-R (.pdf) Only Page 1 and 2

DD93 (.pdf)

DD2058 (.pdf)

Fast Start Direct Deposit.pdf (.pdf)

W4 (.pdf)

SGLV (.pdf)

104-R (.pdf)

-- 104-R Instructions (.pdf)

STEP 4

If you are new to the Battalion, Sign up for New Cadet Orientation Here

Follow the attached guidance in order compete for a scholarship with Army ROTC.

Guidance to Prospects Seeking a Campus Based Army ROTC Scholarship 042220 (.pdf)

Contact your Course Advisor to register for the correct MSL class and begin your journey to becoming an Army Officer.