Barry University, in partnership with the U.S. Army Cadet Command and Florida International University (FIU), offers the Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC). These are college electives designed for undergraduate and graduate students that provide unrivalled leadership training for success in any career field and necessary to become officers in the active Army, National Guard or Army Reserves. Students that complete the curriculum and earn a Bachelor Degree will become a commissioned officer, Second Lieutenants (O-1).
Contact Information
Florida International University - Army ROTC
11200 SW 8th Street, Bldg. # W10A
Miami, FL 33199
Phone: (305) 348-1619
Fax: (305) 348-1849
Email: armyrotc@fiu.edu
http://armyrotc.fiu.edu/
Florida Atlantic University
777 Glades RD., Bldg. T-11
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Robert J. Anderson, SFC, USA
Phone: (561) 297-1573
Cell: (719) 337-4878
Email: randerson@fau.edu
Enrollment
Freshman (no prior service) and sophomore (prior, current service or 2+ years JROTC) must be academically aligned to register for the MSL-1000 or 2000 series classes. There is no military obligation for non-contracted Cadets. Students must be resident aliens to participate and be U.S. citizens prior to junior semester. Students desiring MSL-3201/2 and MSL-4301/2 must have completed an AA/AS degree and obtained ROTC advisement before enrolling. Students must not have a history of physical, medical or legal issues, nor have visible tattoos. Student must be under 30 years of age on 30 June of year eligible for commissioning. Students are required to commute to nearest campus with Army ROTC program (if there are less than 10 students registered in the Barry University system). A leadership lab (0 credit) is included in the course and scheduled each Thursday at 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 pm. It is optional for non-contracted Cadets, yet is highly recommended.
Scholarships
Two to four year Army ROTC scholarships are offered to qualified ROTC students at Barry University. 4-Year College Scholarships pay full tuition or room and board, and $1,200 annually for books. For more information, visit http://www.goarmy.com/rotc.html.
Special Programs
Prior service members and those in the National Guard or Army Reserve have special entrance considerations and may be entitled to other monetary benefits. All Cadets are required to attend Fort Knox, Kentucky for a summer training event. Summer study abroad options are also available. Transportation, lodging, uniforms and meals are provided.
Benefits
Contracted Cadets, regardless of receiving a scholarship, receive a monthly stipend of $420 (freshman) and up to $500 (seniors). Once commissioned, an active duty Second Lieutenant (O-1) will earn a starting salary over $35,211.60 annually, 30 days paid vacation, educational, medical, dental care and housing allowance.
Additional Contact Information
For additional information regarding the ROTC program, please contact Amy Carlisle, Assistant to the Registrar, Barry University at 305-899-3947 or via email at acarlisle@barry.edu.
Information regarding current Army and Air Force ROTC courses can also be found in the Barry University Undergraduate Catalog by visiting http://www.barry.edu/registrar/catalog-archives.html.