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Military Pre-Admissions: Your Time to Serve
Interested in enlisting in a branch of the U.S. military?
Enlisting in the military allows you to serve, give back to your country, and begin advancing your career. Continue reading for additional information about a career in the military as well as postsecondary programs that allow students to get a head start in military leadership.
If you would like to learn more about Indiana Pre-Admissions, please visit Learn More Indiana’s Pre-Admissions page.
If you would like to explore your employment opportunities, please visit Indiana Career Connect.
Branches of the Military
To learn more about each branch of the military, click on their logo.
Army
The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.
Marine Corps
A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and operation.
Navy
On, above, and below the water, the Navy is America’s forward-deployed force and is a major deterrent to aggression around the world.
Air Force
The Air Force provides a rapid, flexible, and lethal air and space capacity that can deliver anywhere in the world within a few hours.
Space Force
The U.S. Space Force protects our country and the freedom to operate in space, keeping it secure, stable and accessible for military space power and new waves of innovation.
Coast Guard
The Coast Guard provides law and maritime safety enforcement, environmental protection, and military naval support. Part of the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, the Coast Guard operates under the Navy during times of war.
National Guard
Composed of the Army National Guard and Air National Guard, the National Guard is a versatile force, supporting combat missions, domestic emergencies, humanitarian efforts, homeland security operations, and more.
What is ROTC?
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs allow college students interested in enlisting in the military to become an officer upon graduation. ROTC programs also provide leadership training, scholarships, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities. Enlisting in the U.S. military would not only allow you to serve your country, but also begin advancing your career.
Interested in applying to an ROTC program? Below lists over 30 Indiana colleges that offer an ROTC program.
What is the Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana?
The Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana (CPSI) recognizes an eligible postsecondary institution that has successfully demonstrated a supportive environment for its United States military-affiliated student population from application to graduation.
The postsecondary institutions recognized successfully demonstrate a commitment to excellence by serving military-affiliated students in Indiana through one of three levels of service. The colleges are scored in 37 standards across 8 categories.
Campuses that received CPSI recognition are identified below with their awarded tier level, with Tier 1 meeting 90% of the criteria, Tier 2 meeting 80% of the criteria, and Tier 3 meeting 70% of the criteria.
Ball State University
Holy Cross College
Ivy Tech Community College
To view all Ivy Tech Collegiate Purple Star designated campuses, visit the Indiana Commission for Higher Education’s Collegiate Purple Star webpage.
Purdue University
West Lafayette & Indianapolis
Purdue Air Force ROTC
Purdue Army ROTC
Purdue Marines ROTC
Purdue Navy ROTC
Purdue University Polytechnic Institute
Purdue Polytechnic Air Force ROTC
Purdue Polytechnic Army ROTC
Purdue Polytechnic Navy ROTC
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Taylor University
Trine University
University of Evansville
Valparaiso University
Vincennes University
Learn more about the Indiana Pre-Admissions initiative by visiting Learn More Indiana’s Pre-Admissions page.
Learn more about employment opportunities by visiting Indiana Career Connect.
There are more colleges to explore.
The following Indiana colleges are not participating in Indiana Pre-Admissions. However, you should still explore their ROTC programs and apply! Each campus has its own unique admissions requirements.
Campuses Not Participating in Indiana Pre-Admissions With ROTC Programs
Butler University
DePauw University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame Air Force ROTC
Notre Dame Army ROTC
Notre Dame Navy ROTC
Notre Dame Space Force ROTC
Saint Mary’s College
St. Mary’s Air Force ROTC
St. Mary’s Army ROTC
St. Mary’s Navy ROTC
Wabash College
Campuses that do participate in Indiana Pre-Admissions without ROTC programs, but are recognized with the Collegiate Purple Star of Indiana
Purdue Global
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