Can I commission through ROTC despite not completing my master's program?

2019-04-12T00:46:22-04:00

I currently have a bachelor's degree and I've already enlisted as of ten days after my undergrad was completed. I'm currently pursuing a master's degree, which just got extended by one year from now. In addition, my Advanced Camp has been deferred to next summer due to medical. Am I able to commission as soon as I complete Advanced in spite of not completing my master's? If so, how does that work, exactly?

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2019 5:59 AM

2019-04-12T05:59:37-04:00

The focus should be on your medical readiness and not on an advanced degree. You may be in a deferred status up till an advance camp date is available and your medical status improves.

Response by MAJ Javier Rivera made Apr 12 at 2019 6:14 AM

2019-04-12T06:14:46-04:00

You could but what is important is your health!!! Focus on recovering.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Apr 12 at 2019 7:36 AM

2019-04-12T07:36:09-04:00

You do not need a masters degree to Commission. Check with your ROTC advisor, but you should be qualified to commission as soon as you complete Advanced Camp.

Response by LTC John Griscom made Apr 12 at 2019 7:43 AM

2019-04-12T07:43:41-04:00

Some key items; your health; completing Advanced Camp and the ROTC program. The Master's degree is not an issue for the commissioning if the others are taken care of.

Response by SGM Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 12 at 2019 8:10 AM

2019-04-12T08:10:45-04:00

MS degree is not required.
Completion of a BS/BA, and two years of ROTC while enrolled full-time in any kind of college courses with the minimum GPA, and completion of advanced camp are the requirements.
You already have one of those done.

Response by CPT Brad Wilson made Apr 12 at 2019 9:06 AM

2019-04-12T09:06:54-04:00

You should be able to if your medical condition is fixed At my Advanced Camp I believe there were 8 or 9 Cadets that were commissioned they had their commissioning ceremony right after the graduation ceremony

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 15 at 2019 12:54 AM

2019-04-15T00:54:12-04:00

All you need is a bachelor's degree to commission. Also keep in mind you also have certain requirements to complete before you can commission which include being an ms3 and ms4. You have to complete the advanced classes for ROTC.