LTC Gary Goodman
Lieutenant Colonel, Artillery
Professor of Military Science
E-MAIL: ggoodman@udel.edu
Phone: 302-831-1763
The Army Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) is an elective curriculum at Lincoln University, with a crosstown agreement with the University of Delaware. Coursework and physical training take place at the University of Delaware.
As a program, we recruit and retain quality Cadets who would best serve the Nation. We educate and train Cadets on Army officership, Army Values, standards, and operations. Cadets are coached and mentored to be leaders of Soldiers. Our result is quality Commissioned Army Officers of character, armed with the tools to succeed and ready to lead our Nation’s Soldiers.
By enrolling, you will gain practical, hands-on leadership experience. You will have the opportunity to develop management, communication, and decision-making skills in a non-threatening environment. Physical training and confidence-building activities – such as rappelling and obstacle courses – will challenge you mentally and physically. ROTC is for dedicated students who have the attitude and determination to excel while still getting the most out of their college experience.
Whether you’re in college or already in the Army, you can become an officer in today’s Army by joining ROTC. If you’re interested in enrolling in Army ROTC and you are in college, you can start by talking to the Army ROTC Enrollment Officer on campus about taking the Army ROTC basic elective course and about the incentives available, including opportunities to compete for two-, three-, or four-year merit-based scholarships.
Undergraduate Students
Junior College and Graduate Students
Enlisted Soldiers
National Guard and Reserve Soldiers
The normal timeline for a Cadet with our program can be seen below and it is a 4-year path. Our program can be completed in as little as 3 years but Cadets would have to attend an extra training event called Basic Camp to catch up on the time and training they missed. Cadets who are on a normal 4-year track will complete Advanced Camp during the summer between junior and senior years. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this timeline please do not hesitate to contact us.
Initially, when Cadets enter the program there is no contractual obligation to serve in the Army (unless an Army scholarship is received)! When Cadets are in their Junior year they will then have to decide if the Army is something they want to pursue after college. At that point, Cadets will Contract with ROTC which then will obligate them to a length of service which is outlined below.
AD = Active Duty , ADSO = Active Duty Service Obligation , ARNG = Army National Guard , USAR = US Army Reserves , IRR = Inactive Ready Reserve
This scholarship type is awarded to high school seniors who will soon graduate. These scholarships are competitive as over 6000 students from across the country compete for them. Scholarships pay for full tuition and mandatory fees, for both resident and non-resident students. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a monthly tax-free stipend to offset the cost of living. There are two types of high school scholarships: 4-year and 3-year Advanced Designee. 3-year Advanced Designee scholarship winners must satisfactorily participate in Army ROTC their freshmen year in order for their 3-year scholarship to take effect at the beginning of their sophomore year.
For more information and application: ROTC Scholarship| goarmy.com
Campus-based scholarships are offered to students who were not offered or did not apply for the High School ROTC Scholarship or Green to Gold program. These scholarships are extremely limited and may range in length from 2-4 years. Scholarships pay for full tuition and mandatory fees, for both resident and non-resident students. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a tax-free monthly stipend to offset the cost of living.
GRFD scholarships are 2.5 or 3 years and those recipients must serve in the National Guard or Army Reserves upon commissioning. These scholarships cover full tuition and mandatory fees. Scholarship awardees also receive a book allowance and a monthly stipend. These cadets also receive weekend drill and annual training pay as participants in the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP).
For more information or to apply: GRFD| Guard & Reserves
The Green to Gold program provides selected active-duty enlisted members of the Army an opportunity to complete their baccalaureate degree requirements and obtain a commission through participation in the ROTC program. If you are currently on active duty and are accepted by a college or university, then you can compete for a Green to Gold scholarship. There are a variety of Green to Gold Scholarships that range widely in length and type of benefits.
For more information or to apply: Green-to-Gold| Army
