Department of Military Science
Department of Military Science & Leadership
Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
Scientists and teachers, business leaders and policy makers, and officers for the US Army. USM and its Army ROTC program prepare students to be innovators and leaders for the 21st century. We produce lieutenants for the active Army, the National Guard, and the US Army Reserves. Each component has 16 branches that cater to multiple interests, including infantry, military intelligence, aviation, engineering, armor and medical services corps. Warriors wanted, each with a breadth of perspective who:
- Demonstrate a capacity for excellence
- Confident they will be competent Army leaders because of the rigor of the program
- Committed to the Army for the duration and open-minded about further service
Our Programs
When you become part of the Army ROTC, you're not just working toward a diploma, but an even brighter future as a leader alongside other motivated Cadets.
Find Your Warrior as a Cadet in the Golden Eagle BN
Our courses develop individual leadership and group problem-solving skills, plus you get to experience the out-of-classroom labs that get you adventuring outdoors including: Rappelling, rifle marksmanship, obstacle courses, and land navigation. Contracted students can also participate in adventure training in airborne, air assault and mountain warfare training schools.
Over 40+
career possibilities to consider
Benefits
Scholarship Opportunities & Stipends
Training
Commission as Second Lieutenants
Find Your Warrior at USM Army ROTC
The high school Four-Year Scholarship is for high school students planning on attending a four-year college program. You can also recieve a 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship, which means that your scholarship money wouldn't kick in until your sophomore year.
Did you know that Federal Tuition Assistance helps cover 15-18 undergraduate or graduate credit hours per academic year based on your branch of service? Approved TA course hours will be paid with your Federal Tuition Assistance and the TA Gap Funding Program from USM!
College of Business Events
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2024 Mississippi Science Olympiad at Multiple Locations
USM will host the state's most exciting K-12 science competition, the 2024 MS Science Olympiad tournament. Junior high and high school students will come to USM to compete in a variety of science competitions held in the Walker Science Building, Johnson Science Tower, Chain Technology Center, the R.C. Cook Union, and the Payne Center. First place middle and high school teams will receive an invitation to the National Science Olympiad in May at Michigan State University.
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Art & Design Annual Student Show at George Hurst Building - Gallery of Art and Design
The Annual Student Show is an exhibition of works produced by Art & Design students in the School of Performing and Visual Ars. This greatly anticipated annual event is presented each spring and gives art students the opportunity to exhibit their creative achievements in visual arts produced over the past year. The student show features work from studio courses in art foundations, drawing, painting, printmaking, digital photography, ceramics, sculpture, and graphic design. Awards Reception will be held on March 27, 5 - 7 p.m.
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Creative Writing Day at Liberal Arts Building Room 201
Join USM's Center for Writers for free workshops in creative nonfiction/hybrid, poetry, and fiction – no registration required – just bring your passion for storytelling! Led by faculty and graduate students, you'll be provided with the opportunity to explore and express your creativity. Workshops will be running back-to-back from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. See Schedule
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Philosophy and Religion Forum: Dr. Federico Campagna
Dr. Federico Campagna, an Associate Fellow at the Warburg Institute in London, is a philosopher, writer, and publisher who explores the fascinating realms of philosophy, politics, and the history of world-building. He will share insights from his latest works, "Prophetic Culture" (Bloomsbury, 2021) and "Technic and Magic" (Bloomsbury, 2018), during his lecture titled, “Prophetic Culture.”
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Center for Writers Faculty Reading at Liberal Arts Building, 108 (Gonzales Auditorium)
Exciting new creative work shared by Center for Writers Faculty including Michael Aderibigbe, Angela Ball, Joshua Bernstein, Olivia Clare Friedman, and Adam Clay. This biannual event gathers campus students, faculty, and the greater Hattiesburg community to hear poetry, fiction, and nonfiction written by our talented creative writing faculty.