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Official page for the NROTC Program at CU Boulder.

CU NROTC Vision Statement: To develop student morally, mentally, and physically to become professional officers in the Naval Service; to reinforce the enduring core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment; and to cultivate the necessary knowledge and skill to prepare them for service to our nation.

04/22/2026

Midshipman of the Month and Semester

Congratulations to MIDN Shaw and MIDN Kellogg for being selected as the Midshipman of the Month and Midshipman of the Semester respectively!

MIDN Shaw has consistently demonstrated initiative and excelled at any tasks given to her as a member of the Public Affairs Team. In addition, the leadership she showed on the Colorado Meet color guard was a strong example for her peers.

MIDN Kellogg has consistently showed dedication and a commitment to excellence for everything he does for the unit. During the 2026 Sea Trials, MIDN Kellogg successfully ran the first aid and triage evolution, leading to his station being one of the most intensive and realistic.

Bravo Zulu to both of these Midshipmen!

04/17/2026

This week’s First Class Friday is featuring MIDN Smith. Aidan Smith is an Aerospace Engineering major from Ashburn, Virginia. He has service selected to be a Naval Aviator. He enjoys painting, cooking, video games, working out, and spending time with friends.
His favorite ROTC memory is from his junior year Sea Trials.
“Planning and executing Sea Trials my junior year was incredible. Creating a scenario based on my experiences in the Middle East and being able to watch the underclassmen learn and grow from it was amazing.”
We wish MIDN Smith the best of luck in his future.

04/10/2026

Colorado Meet.

Over the weekend of March 6-7, the CU NROTC Battalion rallied for the 31st annual Colorado Meet. Competing against 23 other schools and teams across the country, CU NROTC showed how practice pays off. Testing their physical fitness, knowledge, and attention to detail, each Midshipman showed outstanding teamwork, while also refining their leadership and management skills in preparation for their future roles as officers in the Naval service.

Congratulations to the CU NROTC:
Endurance Team, who scored 1st place in the Endurance Race
Drill Team, who scored 1st place in the Drill Competition
Color Guard Team, who scored 3rd place in the Color Guard Competition
Shooting Team, who scored 2nd place overall in the Shooting Competition
Knowledge Team, who scored 2nd place in the Knowledge Competition

Thank you to all the teams that came out and participated, we can’t wait to see you next year!

04/08/2026

March Midshipman of the Month

Congratulations to MIDN Lewis for earning the Midshipman of the Month award! As OIC of the Colorado Meet Iron 4/C event, MIDN Lewis demonstrated exceptional leadership under pressure. Despite the challenges of having his event venue changed, he successfully led his team in executing the entire event within his new constraints and set a strong example for his peers.

Bravo Zulu MIDN Lewis!

04/07/2026

Spring FEX 2026

04/03/2026

This week’s First Class Friday is featuring MIDN 1/C Hurley. Robert Hurley is an Integrative Physiology major from Southborough, Massachusetts. He has service selected to be a Surface Warfare Officer. He enjoys working out, skiing, being with his friends, and camping.
His favorite memory is “winning the Endurance Race with such a great team. Everyone worked really hard and it felt great being able to carry on our E team’s legacy.”
We wish MIDN Hurley the best of luck in his future.

03/13/2026

This week‘s First class Friday is midshipman 1/C De Sousa. Jacob De Sousa is from San Jose California. He is a double major in Business Analytics and Finance and Double minor in Nordic Studies and Leadership. He will commission in the Marine Corps with a flight contract. He enjoys bodybuilding, construction, skiing, video games, and fi****ms.
His two favorite memories are:
“Every year watching the rising 3/C step up as leaders for the first time at NSO. There’s nothing like watching the followers become the leaders.”
“My brother showing up to my OCS graduation in MARPATS. It’s the only time the two of us will ever get to wear that uniform together as Marines.”
We wish MIDN De Sousa the best of luck in his future.

03/11/2026

Two weeks ago future SWO officers MIDN Hurley, MIDN Church, and OC Calucag received their Ship Selection.
MIDN Hurley selected the CG 71 USS Cape St. George out of San Diego.
MIDN Church selected the DDG 104 USS Sterett out of San Diego.
OC Calucag selected the DDG 123 USS Higbee out of San Diego.
We are very proud of them and wish them the best of luck on their ships.

03/07/2026

Colorado Meet: Iron 4/C Competition Before and After

03/04/2026

Congratulations to MIDN Wakefield for earning February Midshipman of the Month. His hard work as the Bravo physical training coordinator and dedication to helping improve others as one of the FEP coordinators has not been unnoticed.

Bravo Zulu MIDN Wakefield!

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