Can I get a 2nd bachelors degree through ROTC ADO?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 21:43:42 -0400

I am active duty planning to apply for ROTC ADO and I was wondering if anyone knows if there is a waiver for getting a second Bachelors Degree. I know I can just go OCS and it says ROTC is for 1st Bachelors but I don't plan on going for my MBA and my degree will be in I.T. Management from WGU. Any information would be appreciated thanks.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Apr 23 at 2022 10:15 PM

LTC Eugene Chu — Sat, 23 Apr 2022 22:15:13 -0400

Check with ROTC recruiter. I am guessing no, but school can verify if you are eligible or not.

Response by SGM Jeff Mccloud made Apr 24 at 2022 7:40 AM

SGM Jeff Mccloud — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 07:40:54 -0400

In the ADO and scholarship options, the Army is paying for a first bachelors or first masters. Paying a scholarship, and even paying full pay an allowances for a second bachelors would be a waste of money under that program.

If your intent is to use this time to seek a second BA/BS, then you are either looking at G2G non-scholarship option, where your commissioning would be based on the degree you already have, and just need to be a full-time student for the duration of ROTC, or getting a waiver to go over the credit limit to pursue a second BA/BS while enrolled in a masters program.

Or you could just go to OCS and complete a masters in IT management online with WGU.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2022 11:14 AM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 24 Apr 2022 11:14:32 -0400

I believe the ADO program only offers the opportunity to complete a baccalaureate degree or graduate degree and be commissioned as an Army officer upon receiving the appropriate degree. It does not accommodate a second degree.

Response by CPT Lawrence Cable made Apr 25 at 2022 5:55 AM

CPT Lawrence Cable — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 05:55:33 -0400

The short answer is no, ROTC programs and scholarships are for first degree only and the scholarships
are competitive. Most ROTC programs to allow you to pursue a Masters, but not a BA/BS.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 25 at 2022 2:59 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 14:59:12 -0400

I’ve seen it done. It’s possible. Talk to the ROTC ROO.