After Graduation | University of Portland

After Graduation

Army ROTC prepares you for a lifetime of success. Graduates of the ROTC programs have exceptional opportunities to begin their Army careers or continue their education following graduation and interested in the AMEDD, Chaplain, or JAG professions. Once you graduate, you will be an officer in the Army with leadership and management skills, access to excellent financial aid to continue your education, and the career skills employers look for in people they hire and promote.

Upon completion of the Army ROTC program, graduates will be commissioned as Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Army and will embark on specialized training in their first Army branch. There are a variety of branches that are available to students.

Upon completion of Officer branch training and a first assignment, Army Officers may pursue additional specialized training and postgraduate education opportunities. They will be assigned to advanced leadership job positions and to staff positions in upper management. Also, they may develop doctrine, teach military tactics or serve as advisors.

Those interested in attending graduate school can apply for an educational delay postponing active duty or once on active duty there are programs that can pay up to 100% of your tuition costs.