NROTC Preparatory Program
A University of Maine collaborative program to provide a Navy commissioning (NROTC) opportunity for highly motivated and exceptional high school students. The NROTC Preparatory Program (NPP) prepares Midshipmen Candidates to succeed as NROTC Midshipmen and as STEM majors at the University of Maine. Come join our future Navy-Marine Corps combat team!
Submissions for Fall 2025 NPP are closed. Applications for Fall 2026 will begin being accepted November 1st 2025. Application materials are updated annually and outdated application forms will not be accepted.
All applications can be sent to Patrick.k.armstrong@maine.edu and Sheryl.hill@maine.edu
Individual Forms
- Checklist
- Application (Excel)
- Physical Fitness Assessment
- Drug Statement of Understanding
- Debarment Statement
- Statement of Understanding
- SNSI Recommendation
Applications for NPP are separate from the 4-Year National NROTC Scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply for the 4-Year National NROTC Scholarship at Naval Education Training Command website. Applying to NPP does not constitute an application to UMaine.