Can I attend a normal college before going to OCS, or ROTC?

[Bravo Company]

If I wanted to go to a normal college, but still wanted to become a commissioned officer in the military, can I go to OCS or ROTC after I graduate?

 

[Tyler]

do ROTC while in college or go to OCS after

 

[Virginia S]

[In reference to OCS for the Marines] You can do OCS while in college (Platoon Leaders Class), or after you obtain your Bachelor's Degree (Officer Candidate Course). With OCS you do not have to be enlisted beforehand or have done ROTC. As long as it is an accredited college you should be able to do OCS with a degree from there! Just as long as you qualify, obtain or are in the process of obtaining your Bachelor's Degree, and are accepted into the program you should be good to go!

 

[PoundCake]

In order to become an officer through ROTC, you must take it at least in your Junior and Senior years of college. OCS is for people who have a degree, or are just about to get a degree and join the military as an enlisted member.