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!
Applications for Fall 2026 are now being accepted until April 1st 2026 or until all NPP slots are filled, which ever is sooner. Application materials are updated annually and outdated application forms will not be accepted. Applications are reviewed as part of a continuous selection process beginning in November 2025. As soon as a complete application is submitted it is considered by the selection board. Applications not selected are rolled to future boards until all NPP slots are filled.
All applications can be sent to Titus.Baskerville@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.