Become an Army leader through Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), which teaches valuable skills and covers your college education. Get the college experience and graduate as a second lieutenant in the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard.
You may be eligible for:
100% tuition & fees or room & board scholarships
$420/month stipend
$1,200/yr. Book Allowance
The Golden Griffin Battalion’s Army ROTC Program at Canisius University through Buffalo State University is among the Nation’s best leadership programs. U.S. Army Cadet Command partners with universities to recruit, educate, develop, and inspire. Army ROTC is a Military Science & Leadership (MLS) elective program. The program is open to both full-time undergrad and graduate students with at least 4 semesters remaining designed to develop individual leadership skills for Cadets in order to commission officers of character for the Army. Army ROTC gives you a wide range of experiences while you work toward your college degree. You'll combine classroom instruction with hands-on training. There is no obligation for freshman or sophomore students.
The traditional Military Science & Leadership (MLS) program is four years: a two-year Basic Course (six credit hours/year), and a two-year Advanced Course (six credit hours/year).
Basic Course (incurring no military obligation)
The Basic Course refers to the first and second year of the MSL curriculum and designed for students who want to improve their leadership abilities. The Basic Course normally involves one elective class and lab each semester, along with the required physical training and field training exercises.
Freshman students are encouraged to enroll in MLS 101 and MLS 111 in the fall and MLS 102 and MLS 112 in the spring. Sophomores are encouraged to enroll in MLS 201 and MLS 211 in the fall and MLS 202 and MLS 212 in the spring. The Basic Course is required for all students that want to qualify for entry into the Advanced Course. Students with prior military service may be eligible to directly enter the Advanced Course with approval from the Professor of Military Science. Students who have not completed the 100- and 200-level MLS courses/labs and are seeking to enter the Advanced Course may be eligible to take Basic Camp.
Basic Camp
MLS 210 Basic Camp is a 32-day intensive training event and accelerated alternative to the Basic Course that qualifies you for enrollment in the Advanced Course at Ft. Knox, KY. Students must meet all contracting criteria to attend; attendance may occur between either the freshman and sophomore year or sophomore and junior year. Students may receive 3 credits for completing MLS 210 Basic Camp.
Advanced Course (incurring military obligation)
The Advanced Course refers to the third and fourth year of the MSL curriculum that prepares Cadets for Advanced Camp. Advanced Course enrollment requires completion of the Basic Course or Basic Camp. Advanced Course is comprised of MLS 301 & MLS 311, MLS 302 & MLS 312, MLS 401 & MLS 411, MLS 402 & MLS 412, and MLS 480. Cadets that complete the Advanced Course and Cadet Summer Training Upon will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the Army, Army National Guard, or Army Reserve. Based on the students’ area of study, Military Science 300- and 400- level courses continue to bear free elective credit that may be used toward a student's 120 hours needed to graduate.
Advanced Camp (Cadet Summer Training)
MLS 310 Advanced Camp is a 35-day rigorous field training event during summer between their junior and senior year summer at Ft. Knox, KY. Advanced Camp is mandatory for all Advanced Course ROTC Cadets which you must pass to qualify as an Army Officer. Juniors can receive credit for attending MLS 310 Advanced Camp
Buffalo State University Students
Buffalo State students taking MLS courses will be cross-registered through Canisius University. Buffalo State students must be full-time students with at least 12 credit hours at Buffalo State in order to participate.
Contact rotc1@canisius.edu or call (716) 888-3239 and consult with your Academic Advisor to start the cross-registration process today.
Pay for college with the Army’s help and get a scholarship with Army ROTC.
Cover your college education while gaining valuable leadership skills in Army ROTC with financial support from the Army.
Reach your financial goals and get tuition and fees covered
Army ROTC offers two-, three-, and four-year scholarship options based on the time remaining to complete your degree.
Army ROTC has specialized scholarships; Army Nursing Scholarships, Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty (GRFD) Scholarships and Green-to-Gold Scholarships.
Get money for expenses and books: Receive monthly help to offset living and book costs. All ROTC scholarships include an extra $420 each month throughout the school year for expenses like housing, along with $1,200 each year to spend on books.
How to Apply as a High School Student
To get started on your ROTC scholarship application, create an account and log in to the Scholarship Application. From there, you’ll locate and contact the Recruiting Operations Officer at the school you plan to attend. Most of them have served before and understand the process you’re going through.
Mr. Mark Stetzko
Recruiting & Scholarship Officer
716-888-3239
rotc1@canisius.edu
