Special information on the Course Catalog

Last updated Apr 3 2001

ROTC PROGRAM

New Mexico Military Institute offers four years of Army Junior ROTC in the high school and a two-year Basic Course or Advanced Course of Senior ROTC in the college. The curriculum of the college programs is administered by the Military Science Department (MSD) as prescribed by the Department of the Army. Credit for each course of instruction is transferable among the institutions offering Army ROTC. All cadets are required to participate in the ROTC program, in drills, parades, reviews, ceremonies, inspections, and practical training exercises germane to the ROTC program.

In addition to Military Science (MS) courses, requirements for the Army commission include completion of an undergraduate course in three separate areas: military history, communication skills and computer literacy. These have to be taken prior to accessing on active duty at the completion of the four-year degree. Military junior colleges are not required to finish all three of these prior to commissioning. The PMS would prefer that ROTC contract cadets finish all three of these here at NMMI if possible. Should scheduling conflicts arise or academic workload be such that taking one of these will head a cadet toward academic failure, then certainly using the exception allowed for MJCs is in order. Military history and computer literacy courses should definitely be taken at NMMI.

ADVANCED COURSE ARMY ROTC

General: This course at New Mexico Military Institute permits a junior college graduate to complete all the requirements for a U.S. Army commission and, unique to the Military Junior College (MJC) program, be commissioned in only two years. The program consists of the following major phases:

Basic ROTC Camp: The ROTC Basic Camp is a five-week camp operated by the U.S. Army at Fort Knox, Kentucky, during the summer preceding entrance at NMMI as a college freshman. Applications for attendance must be made to the PMS prior to April 15 to permit adequate time for processing. Attendance at Basic Camp incurs no obligation, but students are strongly encouraged to enroll in the Advanced Course upon arrival at NMMI.

In accordance with Army regulations and with the specific approval of the PMS, it is possible to waive the Basic Camp requirement for participation in the Advanced Course program based on three or more years of prior accredited JROTC training or for completion of basic training with any branch of the Armed Forces.

Advanced ROTC Camp: The ROTC Advanced Camp is a five-week camp operated by the U.S. Army at Fort Lewis, Washington. Attendance is scheduled for advanced course cadets during the summer between the student's freshman and sophomore years. Students may also request airborne, air assault, or other Army special courses, to include two/three weeks with an active Army unit for leadership training.

Eligibility: The program is open to all students who meet the following qualifications:

• Academics: Have an acceptable score on either the ACT or SAT college entrance exam (ACT composite of 19 and above and/or SAT total of 920 and above) and be a high school graduate with a minimum GPA of 2.00 on the 4.0 scale or equivalent (C average).
• Age: Be at least 17 years and able to complete the program before reaching age 30.
• Physical: Pass a standard Army or service academy physical examination.
• Loyalty: Be an American citizen and pass a National Security Agency check.
• Obligation: A cadet who desires to pursue a U.S. Army commission is required to sign a contract which guarantees the student a commission in the Army Reserve, provided he or she satisfactorily completes the prescribed course of ROTC instruction. In turn, the student agrees to serve on active duty as a commissioned officer for four years plus four years with the Army Reserve. The student may also request the option of only three to six months of active duty and the remainder of the eight years with a reserve component. A student does not incur any type of obligation by attending the basic camp, but may make the decision to contract for the ROTC advanced course program before leaving camp or when the student begins the Fall semester at NMMI.

• Stipend: $200 per month while enrolled in college during the cadet's freshman and sophomore years at NMMI (nine-month school year). Ten months/year $2000 total.
• Uniform Commutation: Approximately $1800 males/$2100 females.
• Basic Camp: Transportation is provided or travel expenses are reimbursed; food, clothing, and housing are provided, and the student is paid approximately $700 for the five-week camp.
• Advanced Camp: Transportation is provided or travel expenses are reimbursed; food, clothing, and housing are provided, and the student is paid at the same rate (Approximately $750) as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy for the five-week period of camp.
• Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP): Cadets who are members of the National Guard or Army Reserve may be eligible for cadet status in pay grade E5 with the National Guard or Army Reserve while in the Advanced Course. These cadets attend monthly drills with their units or another unit at a time that does not interfere with ROTC or Advanced Camp.
• Commissioning options: Upon completion of MSIII and MSIV instruction (end of sophomore year), cadets will receive their commissions as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army Reserve. They are then deferred up to three years to obtain their baccalaureate degree. During these three years, they can if they choose affiliate with National Guard or Army Reserve units as second lieutenants (earning time in service benefits and approximately $5000 per year). They may apply for active duty when they receive their baccalaureate degree.
• Baccalaureate Degree: Upon receipt of the baccalaureate degree, a reserve officer from the MJC program may go on active duty for four years or may request duty for training (three to six months) and subsequent reserve force duty. Though granted on a very limited basis, they may also apply for an educational delay to attend graduate school.
• Regular Army Commission: Advance ROTC cadets in the upper half of their academic class and in the upper third of their military class, possessing the required outstanding traits of leadership, character, and general military aptitude, may be designated a Distinguished Military Student (DMS). If they retain their rating until obtaining a baccalaureate degree, they must be designated a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG).

ARMY ROTC BASIC COURSE

College students not qualified for participation in the advanced course program (MSIII, MSIV) will be enrolled in the non-contract ROTC Basic Course (MSI, MSII). This program prepares students for advanced ROTC participation in their final two years of college. They take MSI and MSII at NMMI and MSIII and MSIV at a college of their choice. These cadets participate at NMMI in classroom instruction and practical field training exercises. Students who have completed the basic course (Basic Camp, Basic Training) and want to continue with ROTC, but not contract, must enroll in MSIII as a non-participating cadet. These cadets attend classroom instruction only. Participants in the USMC platoon leaders course also take the basic course program at NMMI. There is no military obligation incurred by taking the basic course.

SERVICE ACADEMIES

The above programs may be taken by Service Academy aspirants while at the same time continuing Service Academy applications. The Army may release contract students from the ROTC program to enter any Service Academy. Senior ROTC cadets (college) are also eligible for nomination to the U.S. Military Academy without regard to quotas. High school cadets at NMMI are eligible to compete for Honor Military School nominations to the principle Service Academies.

ARMY ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS

The U.S. Army has authorized the PMS to process two-year Army ROTC scholarships. Competition for two year scholarships is based upon academic performance, extra-circular and athletic activities and a telephonic interview conducted by the ROTC recruiting officer. The applicant must complete Basic Camp in order to validate the two-year scholarship. Additionally, the PMS has scholarships that can be awarded based upon participation in Junior ROTC (PMS discretion) or completion of basic training. The scholarships provide for the payment of all tuition, most books and all fixed school laboratory fees for the scholarship period. Scholarship winners must enroll in MS III and sign a contract (see obligations) if they desire to use their two-year ROTC scholarship.

JUNIOR ROTC (High School)

All high school cadets participate in the Junior ROTC program. Junior ROTC consists of leadership education courses 1 through 4 which coincide with the year the high school cadet enters the program and not the year the student is in high school.

ATHLETICS

NMMI is aware that physical fitness builds minds as well as bodies. Therefore participation either through education classes, intramural sports, or other sponsored sports is required of all cadets each semester of attendance at NMMI.
Physical Education offers the following activities: tennis, golf, bowling, racquetball, swimming, backpacking, pickle ball, free weights, nautilus. Instruction in senior lifesaving and water safety is also available.

INTRAMURALS

Intramural athletics is a required afternoon program for all cadets. Cadets who participate in seasonal organized sports are excused from intramurals for the duration of the seasonal sport.

VARSITY ATHLETICS

New Mexico Military Institute participates in varsity sports in both the high school and junior college divisions. As members of the National Junior College Athletic Association, the junior college teams compete with other colleges in football, basketball, golf, tennis, baseball and volleyball.

The high school varsity teams are members of the New Mexico Activities Association and participate at the AAA level of competition. Varsity teams are sponsored in the areas of football, basketball, track, soccer, volleyball, swimming, golf, tennis, baseball, wrestling, track cross country.

FINANCIAL CHARGES AND PAYMENT POLICY

Each cadet is assigned two financial accounts as follows:

a.) Tuition and Fees - Tuition, fixed fees, room, board, and laundry (limited to specific number of items each trip) are charged each semester. A yearly charge is made in the first semester for cadet accident insurance. THE ACCIDENT POLICY IS A MANDATORY PLAN FOR ALL STUDENTS. In addition, PROOF OF MEDICAL INSURANCE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CADETS. If such proof is not received by August 31, for the Fall Semester and January 31 for the Spring Semester, the cadet will be charged for the yearly NMMI Cadet Health Insurance in addition to the mandatory Accident Insurance. Both policies are low-cost plans which are not intended to cover all costs.

b.) Cadet Account - The Cadet Account is intended to be used to meet day to-day expenses (personal hygiene items and school supplies) and uniform costs. Charges to the cadet account are made by using charge slips issued at matriculation. The following are Authorized On-Campus Uses:

• Uniform purchases
• Books and supplies
• Lab fees
• Barracks breakage
• Personal items purchased at the Cadet Store
• Military property shortage
• Diploma
• Dry cleaning
• Excess laundry charges
• Infirmary prescription charges
• Library losses and fines
• State textbook losses.

c.) Please note that these items may be charged only if the Cadet Account balance is adequate. For those students depending on Financial Aid and/or Scholarships for funding, a limit will be established for spending based on each student's individual award letter. Charges above the limit will not be allowed.

d.) A monthly statement itemizing all purchases will be forwarded to the parent (copy to cadet) before the tenth of the following month.

e.) A minimum balance of $50 is required at all times, You may maintain as large a balance as you desire. Parents who desire may request their cadet to be placed on a "Necessities Only" program. This limits purchases by the cadet to items that are necessary for personal hygiene, school supplies, and uniform items. CASH WITHDRAWALS FROM THE CADET ACCOUNT ARE NOT PERMITTED.

f.) Those uses of the Cadet Account which are NOT ALLOWED are listed below with a recommended means of payment.

Cash withdrawal - Personal checks will be cashed in the Cadet Store
Student activity costs - personal check or cash accepted
Travel expenses - must be arranged by parent and student
Dances - personal check or cash
Doctor-dentist charges - must be arranged by parent and student
Driver's training - personal check at course registration
Golf Course charges - personal check or cash
ACT-SAT- personal check or cash
Photographs - personal check or cash
Long distance telephone - place all calls "collect" or use "Calling Cards," unless utilizing personal phone.

g.) It will be left to the parent and student to determine a suitable method to meet these expenses. Alternatives include local bank accounts, maintaining hometown bank accounts, automatic teller machines (one is located at Hinkle Hall - more information concerning the ATM and a special account is available upon request), mailing check directly to cadets, etc. Money orders may be purchased from the Cashier in the Business Office. The First Security Bank 1901 N. Main (across from Dairy Queen), is considered an On-Campus Bank and is therefore readily available for any banking needs.

2. Payment Plan - There are two plans for paying tuition and fees. The cadet account may not be deferred. Payments should be made payable to NMMI. Please write the cadet's name and cadet number in a legible manner on the face of your check. Wire transfers may be sent to Wells Fargo Bank in Roswell, NM, 88201. Wire transfer information is available at the Business Office.

1. CASH PLAN: You pay total tuition and fee charges prior to or at matriculation. This includes all the Tuition and Fee costs plus an amount necessary for the purchase of uniforms and school supplies.
2. DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN: A fee is charged for this service. Under this plan, a deposit is required for Tuition and Fees as well as the amount needed for uniforms and school supplies. This initial payment is followed by monthly payments.

3. Credit Cards - The Business Office, Cadet Store, and Golf Shop will accept VISA/MC, American Express and Discover cards. The credit cards will be accepted for total or partial payment of Tuition and Fees and Cadet Account deposits. The Cadet Store and Golf Shop will accept the cards for purchases. Cash advances are not available.

4. Financial Responsibility - At the end of any semester, any student whose accounts have not been paid in full will not be eligible to re-enroll for the subsequent semester. NMMI RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THE REGISTRATION OF ANY STUDENT WHO FAILS TO PAY, WHEN DUE ANY INDEBTEDNESS. CREDITS, TRANSCRIPTS, AND DIPLOMAS WILL BE WITHHELD UNTIL ALL FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS ARE MET.

5. Scholarship Policy

1. All recipients are required to make formal application for scholarship consideration annually. This includes recipients of scholarships with an annual renewal provision in the criteria. All applications should be directed to the Chairperson Scholarship Committee.
2. Institutional scholarships will be credited to the recipient's tuition account on Friday of the third week of classes. Cadets who have withdrawn from NMMI for any reason prior to Friday of the third week of classes will not receive scholarship funds. If a student withdraws from school for any reason during the first semester, he/she is not entitled to the scholarship if he/she is re-enrolled during the same academic year.
3. ROTC scholarships are administered under policies provided by the US Army and will be credited to recipients accounts upon receipt.

6. Refund Policy

a.) Should a cadet withdraw or be dismissed, the semester tuition and fee charges (other than matriculation and fees imposed as a penalty) will be refunded as follows:

1. 1st five class days - 100%
2. Next five class days - 75%
3. Next ten class days - 50%
4. Next ten class days - 25%

b.) There will be no refund for the semester room charge after the first day of classes. Semester board and laundry charges will be pro-rated on a weekly basis. The insurance fee is non-refundable. No refund will be made for uniform items which have been altered, laundry marked or worn. Balances remaining in the Cadet Account will be refunded in full provided a balance is not due for tuition and fees.

c.) Please allow four (4) to six (6) weeks to process your account.

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