The University of St. Thomas offers Air Force and Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) programs in partnership with University of Houston. Students participate in drills and attend military science classes at U of H while completing their academic curriculum at UST. UST’s partnership with University of Houston allows students to participate in a large, nationally ranked ROTC program while also receiving a private education in a welcoming and close, but academically rigorous environment.

• ROTC / SMP scholarships available for high schools seniors and college students
• Free housing for qualified students

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ROTC Success Stories
The University of St. Thomas offers Air Force and Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps programs in partnership with the University of Houston. Cadets take part in physical training and drills and attend military science classes at UH, while completing their academic courses at St. Thomas. Through this partnership, students are able to participate in a large, nationally-ranked ROTC program while receiving an education at a private university.

Dymond Mosley
Mosley, a liberal arts major with a focus in communications, will join the 10/95th at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base Houston as a human resource officer. Mosley was drawn to the ROTC program because she did not know how else to pay for college; however, she quickly realized the profound opportunity she was afforded in serving her country.

Ira LeRoy
LeRoy, an English major, has National Guard duties to fulfill over the summer and will report for duty with the 636th Military Intelligence Battalion in San Antonio this August. Driven by a sense of responsibility, LeRoy says that after 9/11 he didn’t feel comfortable sitting on the sidelines. When the opportunity arose, he joined the National Guard, a reserve component of the U.S. Army, but will be activated when he reports for duty.

Jeffrey Parmer
Parmer, who received a master in liberal arts with a focus in communications, will begin his active duty career on July 5 at Fort Lee, Virginia for Ordnance Basic Officer Leadership Course. Then he will be stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington with the 593rd Sustainment Brigade. Parmer understands the commitment required to actualize a dream.

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