THE VIRGINIA TECH CORPS OF CADETS WELCOMES YOU Fall 2014

COMMANDANT’S VISION To graduate leaders with: The highest standards of honor and integrity Dedication to service – Ut Prosim Who are we and what is our purpose? A 24/7 Leader Development Program

RELATIONSHIP: ROTC PROGRAMS & VTCC ROTC Programs (all three: Air Force, Army, Naval – including Marine Option) Federal, with active duty military Second Major Must be a member of the Corps to be in ROTC Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets (VTCC) Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech A minor (Leadership Studies) A 24/7 Leader Development Program No military service required, ROTC is not mandatory for Corps members

YOU HAVE VIRGINIA TECH Military Track Army ROTC One of the top Army ROTC units in the nation based on performance, retention, and branch satisfaction Guaranteed Active Duty Commission Air Force ROTC 100% selection rate for pilot for those academically and physically qualified this past year Naval ROTC Virtually no failures at Marine Officer Candidate School by Marine Options at Virginia Tech Third Largest Commissioning Source for Naval Officers outside of the USNA & OCS DoD looks to our program for nuclear engineers Civilian Track ALL majors and every career you can imagine! U.S. Coast Guard Association Direct Commissioning Program with the U.S. Coast Guard (DCS) If selected, only 5 weeks of training after college to become a Coast Guard Officer

WHERE DOES THE VTCC FIT? All Military, All of the Time ROTC/Civilian Only The Best of Both Worlds

WHERE DOES THE VTCC FIT? More academic transition assistance Different Roommate experience More leadership opportunities Minor in Leadership Studies Cadets own the Corps VT’s quality academics/professors –world class educational environment Joint atmosphere (Army, Naval, Air Force, Civilian Track) Top-notch summer training opportunities, including Study Abroad & internships Access to all benefits of an innovative public university A network for future career shifts/job changes Tenure track professors at a world renowned public university Access to all the benefits of a public university All Military, All of the Time ROTC/Civilian Only The Best of Both Worlds

WHAT WILL YOUR RESUME SAY? Each year there are 1.7 million new college graduates How many will have your same major?! The economy is not adding jobs as rapidly (about 70% of jobs are unpublished!) Even if you retire from the military around 40-45, SSA says you’ll probably work until you’re 70 – another years! Whether it’s right after college, or 20 years down the road, at some point, you’ll be interviewing with a civilian employer. What will your resume say?

A TYPICAL WEEK

HOME FOOTBALL WEEKENDS Friday Nights Dinner Pride Nights during Red Phase 2300 Lights Out Saturdays Lunch/Free time Formation, March to Football Game Home Football Game Dinner Unity Pass Sundays Your Day! Study Hours

FRESHMAN YEAR - 3 PHASE TRAINING New Cadet Week One week before school starts Haircuts (for males), marching, wearing uniforms, rappel tower, obstacle course Red Phase * First Six Weeks Learning to Follow White Phase October- Feb Blue Phase * Feb - April Cadet Leader School * Caldwell March

CADET ORGANIZATIONS Corps of Cadets U.S. Coast Guard Association Conrad Cavalry Gregory Guard Color Guard Sash & Sabre Skipper Crew Highty-Tighties Eagle Scout Association ROTC-Specific Navy/Marine Option Naval Aviation Society Submarine Society Surface Warfare Society Raiders (Marine Option) Army ROTC Association of the U.S. Army Ranger Company Army Marksmanship Unit Air Force Robert E. Femoyer Service Squadron Air Force Flyers AFSOPT

BENEFITS OF APPLYING AS A CADET TO VT How do I apply to be a cadet? Check, “Yes” to the question in VT’s online application, “Do you wish to enroll in the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets?” Apply for free as a cadet! Automatically considered for the Emerging Leaders Scholarship ($8K or $12K over 4 years)

EMERGING LEADER SCHOLARSHIP In order to become a recipient: Apply & be accepted into VT Apply for free! File the FAFSA no later than March 1 st No separate application – last two years all incoming cadets have been awarded the ELS

EMERGING LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

COME SPEND THE NIGHT! APPLY ONLINE: Want to find out for yourself if we are a good fit for you?

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets The Best of Both Worlds!