I've been accepted for the MECEP Program. What do I do now?
A: Your first step will be to apply and be accepted to OU. Once you've been admitted, contact the MOI and/or AMOI with your OU Admission Letter and OCS dates. From there, we will coordinate to provide you with the OU NROTC Acceptance Letter.
What can I expect when I check in as a MECEP Marine?
A: You must check-in to the NROTC Armory Building on campus in the Service Alpha uniform – as is custom for all Marines checking into a new unit. After meeting the MOI and AMOI, you will check in with the local USMC Inspector Instructor unit for administrative and pay purposes.
How much time does NROTC participation take up during a week?
A: It depends and varies. Drill and Physical Training are mandated by regulations and typically go twice a week for 2-hours and 1-hour respectively. During this period, the unit conducts professional military education, annual training, sporting events, marksmanship training, physical fitness, uniform inspections, cook-outs, etc. Throughout the year, you will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of events such as the Marine Corps Ball, Toys for Tots drive, Oklahoma-Texas Football Run, and a host of other special events. We also run usher duties for the Oklahoma football games. You will find that the NROTC only takes up a small fraction of your total time here. You will enjoy plenty of time for academics and personal activities.
How do I pay for college as a MECEP Marine?
A: If you qualify for the GI Bill, you can utilize it to pay for your education here. The great thing about Oklahoma is that as an active duty Marine, you will be granted in-state tuition, which is a tremendous savings for the active duty student. Additionally, Financial Aid may be available to you, where you may qualify for grants and/or loans. Scholarships opportunities also exists, and many of our current MECEP students are recipients of scholarships.
What will I do during the summers as a MECEP Marine?
A: You are required to be enrolled in 6-hours over the course of each summer, which basically equates to two courses.
