Rowan Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
ROWAN ARMY ROTC
Tiger Battalion
The Army ROTC at Rowan University is dedicated to preparing the next generation of courageous, innovative, and selfless United States Army Officers. The lessons learned here provide our Cadets with the tools, training, and experiences to succeed in any competitive environment. Cadets have a normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but hope to serve their country upon graduation. Army ROTC Cadets at Rowan will also earn a minor in Military Science upon graduation.
Officers are problem-solvers and planners. They are driven to achieve success with their team on every mission. Are you interested in gaining experience you can't find anywhere else?
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What is Army ROTC?
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) offers opportunities and challenges that can put you on the fast track to success in life. You'll develop the confidence, self-esteem, motivation and leadership skills you'll need regardless of your career plans. The qualities that ROTC training instills will be vital to a productive and rewarding future.
BECOME A LEADER, A COUNSELOR, A STRATEGIST AND A M
What it means to be an Army Officer:
Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) offers opportunities and challenges that can put you on the fast track to success in life. You'll develop the confidence, self-esteem, motivation and leadership skills you'll need regardless of your career plans. The qualities that ROTC training instills will be vital to a productive and rewarding future. ROTC is an elective course that provides a combination of academics and important hands-on training. You'll be offered physical and mental challenges geared to help you succeed in college and beyond. You will learn teamwork and be given responsibilities like teaching younger cadets the same skills you have learned. In addition to our on-campus training, we offer instruction in adventure training like mountaineering, rappelling and orienteering. You'll find ROTC a great place to form lasting friendships.
A HISTORY OF SUPPORT
Rowan's History of Supporting the Military
Rowan’s history of supporting the military dates back to Rowan's second president, Dr. Edgar Bunce, created a junior college program in 1946 to serve World War II veterans taking advantage of the GI Bill. This support continues today as Rowan continues to support our military students and their families. Our goal is to prepare cadets with the tools, training and experiences that will help them succeed in any competitive environment. Cadets will have a normal college student experience like everyone else on campus, but when they graduate, some will become officers in the Army.
Financing Your Education
Scholarship Opportunities
Our active on-campus Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) offers mentorship in learning how to become effective leaders, critical thinkers and moral citizens in preparation for a military career. Participants can continue onto active duty after graduation or on reserve duty with the National Guard or Army. Students successfully completing the program are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army.
The ROTC program at Rowan provides students with leadership, management and basic military skills training. ROTC students can receive scholarships that pay up to full tuition and fees, book expenses and a monthly stipend. Students have the option of going on active duty after graduation or on reserve duty with the National Guard or Army. When students successfully complete the program, they are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army. ROTC is an eight-year commitment. Princeton University is the host school for the program. For information, email Captian Gilbert (gilbertjo@rowan.edu)
Contact UsGreen to Gold is a program designed for current active-duty enlisted Soldiers to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree or a master's degree and make the switch to the Officership path of the Army.
Learn MoreRealistic, attainable incentives were looked at for implementation to support the battalion cadre to supplement the scholarship incentive in their recruitment campaign. The following items, along with explanations, are available to supplement the tuition assistance now being offered to nursing majors. As with scholarship payments, the reimbursement process for the following incentives comes under the review of the battalion commander. Requests for reimbursable fees will be submitted to Resource Management at Headquarters, Cadet Command, for processing.
Book Allowance: Presently, the book allowance is at $1,200 per year divided between semesters. For nurse cadets, the total book allowance will be paid at the beginning of the Fall semester . This action will allow the cadet to purchase the high-cost reference books required for the year at the beginning of the Fall semester .
Nurse Malpractice Insurance: Many schools of nursing require their students to obtain student nurse liability (malpractice) insurance prior to beginning their clinical experience and hands-on patient care. All costs and fees associated with this yearly expense are reimbursable.
Immunization and Testing Prior to Beginning Clinical Training: All fees incurred by a cadet to meet mandatory immunization and/or laboratory testing required before coming in contact with patients are reimbursable. This includes, but is not limited to, PPD, Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus and HIV screening.
Allowance for Nursing Uniforms and Clinical Supplies: A major financial expense at the beginning of a student's clinical experience is the purchase of unique nursing uniforms for their school of nursing and associated equipment. Depending on the school's requirements, the cost can exceed $400. Therefore, there is a one-time payment to cover the cost of the required number of school of nursing uniforms (three max), lab coat (one) and shoes (two max). Accessories and equipment include, but are not limited to, a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, tape measure, bandage scissors, forceps, pocket/belt carrying pouch, clipboard and, if required, clinical bag for community health visits.
Clinical Nursing Fee: Depending on the school of nursing, there may be an additional fee for the use and upkeep of the "learning lab" area. This is an area within the School of Nursing that is set up like a hospital ward with beds, equipment and patient care models. Basic nursing theory and concepts, i.e., injections and bed baths, are practiced in this area before performing the skills on real patients. Also included in the fee is the cost for CPR certification required prior to entering a hospital setting
NCLEX-RN Review Course (even offered to non-scholarship students): For the nurse cadet to become a professional Registered Nurse (RN), they must take and successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). An officer must pass the exam and hold a valid license before being accepted into the Army Nurse Corps. The knowledge used to pass this exam comes from years of attending classes within the School of Nursing. To assist students in focusing their studies and provide a general refresher of their nursing knowledge, many schools offer an NCLEX review course. Many times, a school of nursing will present this review as a non-credit elective during the last semester before graduation. There are also many private educational corporations that offer review courses in larger cities nationwide. The cost range is $250 - $400.
There are two methods of requesting reimbursement for this program. The preferred method is a review course offered through the school of nursing. The cost of the course is listed as an additional fee charged through the University for the semester in which the course takes place. If the school does not offer an NCLEX-RN review course, the nurse cadet may take one provided by an educational corporation such as Kaplan. This review course will be paid for only once. The nurse cadet does not have to take the review course prior to graduation, but the cadet must schedule it and then pay for it prior to graduation. Scholarship nurse cadet payments are processed through CCIMS/Scholarship Tracking Module. Non-scholarship nurse cadet payments are processed through the IMPAC credit card.
NCLEX-RN Testing Fee: A $200 processing fee is charged to cover the test center cost of administering the exam. No earlier than 60 days prior to graduation and no later than 30 days prior to graduation, the PMS will submit a request to Cadet Command for $200 to cover the cost of the cadet taking the NCLEX-RN. This process will allow the cadet to take advantage of this incentive while meeting the requirement for payment prior to graduation. The testing fee will only be reimbursed for the first attempt.
Please note this reimbursement does not include the fee charged by each state to process the license application. This fee ranges from $25 to $75, depending on the state. Each nurse will be required to renew their license through their particular state, either annually or biennially (dependent on state law). It is a professional responsibility to obtain and maintain a license to practice nursing. Cadet Command will not reimburse this cost.
Extension of Benefits for Mandatory Summer Sessions: The majority of nursing programs throughout the United States offer their required curriculum during the fall and spring semesters. However, there are a few schools that require students to attend specific courses during the summer between the sophomore and junior years and/or junior and senior years. For cadets taking an optional Summer Session to reduce their academic course load and to keep aligned with projected mission sets, an extension of scholarship benefits for summer tuition is required.
For cadets required to take mandatory summer coursework, CC allows the school to submit a request for payment without filing for an extension of benefits. Resource Management will pay the tuition and fees after cross-referencing the request with a list of schools and courses that are mandatory for academic progression.
Please review these incentives and, working with your school of nursing influencers, identify how they can make an impact on the recruitment and retention of your nurse cadets.
Learn MoreOur active on-campus Army Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) offers mentorship in learning how to become effective leaders, critical thinkers and moral citizens in preparation for a military career. Participants can continue onto active duty after graduation or on reserve duty with the National Guard or Army. Students successfully completing the program are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army.
The ROTC program at Rowan provides students with leadership, management and basic military skills training. ROTC students can receive scholarships that pay up to full tuition and fees, book expenses and a monthly stipend. Students have the option of going on active duty after graduation or on reserve duty with the National Guard or Army. When students successfully complete the program, they are commissioned as second lieutenants in the Army. ROTC is an eight-year commitment. Princeton University is the host school for the program. For information, email Captian Gilbert (gilbertjo@rowan.edu)
Contact UsGreen to Gold is a program designed for current active-duty enlisted Soldiers to earn a four-year bachelor’s degree or a master's degree and make the switch to the Officership path of the Army.
Learn MoreRealistic, attainable incentives were looked at for implementation to support the battalion cadre to supplement the scholarship incentive in their recruitment campaign. The following items, along with explanations, are available to supplement the tuition assistance now being offered to nursing majors. As with scholarship payments, the reimbursement process for the following incentives comes under the review of the battalion commander. Requests for reimbursable fees will be submitted to Resource Management at Headquarters, Cadet Command, for processing.
Book Allowance: Presently, the book allowance is at $1,200 per year divided between semesters. For nurse cadets, the total book allowance will be paid at the beginning of the Fall semester . This action will allow the cadet to purchase the high-cost reference books required for the year at the beginning of the Fall semester .
Nurse Malpractice Insurance: Many schools of nursing require their students to obtain student nurse liability (malpractice) insurance prior to beginning their clinical experience and hands-on patient care. All costs and fees associated with this yearly expense are reimbursable.
Immunization and Testing Prior to Beginning Clinical Training: All fees incurred by a cadet to meet mandatory immunization and/or laboratory testing required before coming in contact with patients are reimbursable. This includes, but is not limited to, PPD, Hepatitis A/B, Tetanus and HIV screening.
Allowance for Nursing Uniforms and Clinical Supplies: A major financial expense at the beginning of a student's clinical experience is the purchase of unique nursing uniforms for their school of nursing and associated equipment. Depending on the school's requirements, the cost can exceed $400. Therefore, there is a one-time payment to cover the cost of the required number of school of nursing uniforms (three max), lab coat (one) and shoes (two max). Accessories and equipment include, but are not limited to, a stethoscope, blood pressure cuff, penlight, tape measure, bandage scissors, forceps, pocket/belt carrying pouch, clipboard and, if required, clinical bag for community health visits.
Clinical Nursing Fee: Depending on the school of nursing, there may be an additional fee for the use and upkeep of the "learning lab" area. This is an area within the School of Nursing that is set up like a hospital ward with beds, equipment and patient care models. Basic nursing theory and concepts, i.e., injections and bed baths, are practiced in this area before performing the skills on real patients. Also included in the fee is the cost for CPR certification required prior to entering a hospital setting
NCLEX-RN Review Course (even offered to non-scholarship students): For the nurse cadet to become a professional Registered Nurse (RN), they must take and successfully pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). An officer must pass the exam and hold a valid license before being accepted into the Army Nurse Corps. The knowledge used to pass this exam comes from years of attending classes within the School of Nursing. To assist students in focusing their studies and provide a general refresher of their nursing knowledge, many schools offer an NCLEX review course. Many times, a school of nursing will present this review as a non-credit elective during the last semester before graduation. There are also many private educational corporations that offer review courses in larger cities nationwide. The cost range is $250 - $400.
There are two methods of requesting reimbursement for this program. The preferred method is a review course offered through the school of nursing. The cost of the course is listed as an additional fee charged through the University for the semester in which the course takes place. If the school does not offer an NCLEX-RN review course, the nurse cadet may take one provided by an educational corporation such as Kaplan. This review course will be paid for only once. The nurse cadet does not have to take the review course prior to graduation, but the cadet must schedule it and then pay for it prior to graduation. Scholarship nurse cadet payments are processed through CCIMS/Scholarship Tracking Module. Non-scholarship nurse cadet payments are processed through the IMPAC credit card.
NCLEX-RN Testing Fee: A $200 processing fee is charged to cover the test center cost of administering the exam. No earlier than 60 days prior to graduation and no later than 30 days prior to graduation, the PMS will submit a request to Cadet Command for $200 to cover the cost of the cadet taking the NCLEX-RN. This process will allow the cadet to take advantage of this incentive while meeting the requirement for payment prior to graduation. The testing fee will only be reimbursed for the first attempt.
Please note this reimbursement does not include the fee charged by each state to process the license application. This fee ranges from $25 to $75, depending on the state. Each nurse will be required to renew their license through their particular state, either annually or biennially (dependent on state law). It is a professional responsibility to obtain and maintain a license to practice nursing. Cadet Command will not reimburse this cost.
Extension of Benefits for Mandatory Summer Sessions: The majority of nursing programs throughout the United States offer their required curriculum during the fall and spring semesters. However, there are a few schools that require students to attend specific courses during the summer between the sophomore and junior years and/or junior and senior years. For cadets taking an optional Summer Session to reduce their academic course load and to keep aligned with projected mission sets, an extension of scholarship benefits for summer tuition is required.
For cadets required to take mandatory summer coursework, CC allows the school to submit a request for payment without filing for an extension of benefits. Resource Management will pay the tuition and fees after cross-referencing the request with a list of schools and courses that are mandatory for academic progression.
Please review these incentives and, working with your school of nursing influencers, identify how they can make an impact on the recruitment and retention of your nurse cadets.
Learn MoreMeet the Rowan Cadre
Lieutenant Colonel Jared Nichols
Lietenant Colonel Jared Nichols
LTC Jared Nichols is the Director of the Army Officer Education Program for Princeton University Army ROTC and is the senior military officer overseeing the administration and training of the Army ROTC curriculum at Princeton, TCNJ, and Rowan Universities. He originally hails from Staten Island, NY.
LTC Nichols is a four-year Army ROTC scholarship recipient and Distinguished Military Graduate, receiving his commission from the Army ROTC program at West Virginia University. Over his career, LTC Nichols served as an Armor Platoon Leader, FSC Executive Officer, Armor Company Commander, USMA TAC Officer, Battalion Executive Officer, G5 Planner, and NATO Military Assistant.
His degrees include a BA in History from West Virginia University, an MA in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University, and a MA in Military Operations from the School of Advanced Military Studies
Captain Jordan Gilbert
Captain Jordan Gilbert is the Assistant Professor of Military Science at the Rowan University Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. This program is an extension school that falls under the host program based out of Princeton University as part of the Tiger Battalion.
CPT Gilbert hails from South Jersey and joined the Army on January 28th, 2013. CPT Gilbert commissioned in September 2019 as an intelligence officer. As an officer, he has served at Fort Hood, Fort Huachuca , and most recently as a company commander in Washington. CPT Gilbert is an avid sports fan and enjoys watching the Eagles and his wife’s team, the Cowboys compete.
Questions about Rowan's ROTC program?
Contact Our Team
Our team is happy to help you. Feel free to reach out with questions about Rowan's ROTC program to Captain Jared Gilbert via email (gilbertjo@rowan.edu) or by phone 856-256-5591.
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