Partnerships
Commissioning Opportunities
Students have been called to ORU for the purpose of building the skill sets and expertise to ultimately go out and impact the world. Should you sense the call to military service during your time at ORU, rest assured that options are available through partnerships with the Air Force, Army, and Navy branches.
Opting to serve in any of these branches could offer financial assistance during your time at ORU or potentially provide options for loan repayment. Click on the respective branch below to access further information.
As always, our Veterans Experience Director is available to speak with you if you have any questions and offer counsel as you pray through this decision in your life.
“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8).
ORU has established a partnership with the USMC, which offers the Platoon Leader Class
(PLC) Program. PLC is a commissioning program offered to college undergraduates. PLC candidates attend
Officer Candidates School (OCS), where they are evaluated for their potential to become
future officers in the Marine Corps. Those who demonstrate mental agility, physical
stamina, and the ability to assert and hone leadership skills successfully graduate
OCS, complete their baccalaureate degree, and are given the opportunity to accept
a commission in the United States Marine Corps. Phone: (918) 706-2449 Email: joseph.nutt@marines.usmc.mil ORU is pleased to offer opportunities for our students to pursue a commission while
not delaying their educational goals in the U.S. Navy upon completion of their degree. As there are a variety of eligibility requirements, there are a variety of benefits,
including sign-up bonuses, earning a salary while attending ORU, tuition benefits,
& more. Phone: (405) 365-4183 Email: aaron.g.furr.mil@us.navy.mil This program is an excellent way to earn your commission as an officer in the U.S.
Air Force and U.S. Space Force. As both an educative and experiential training program,
Air Force ROTC at ORU is designed to develop Whole Leaders for the U.S. Air Force
and U.S. Space Force and to equip better citizens for America. Students will be cross-enrolled at OSU and required to attend a weekly class and leadership
lab on Thursdays. https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/college/types/ https://www.afrotc.com/scholarships/enlisted/ascp-soar/ Phone: (405) 744-7744 Email: jnadle@okstate.edu
Benefits:
For more information:
The U.S. Navy offers multiple programs including:
There are eligibility requirements for each program, including:
For more information:
ORU has a proud history of commissioning officers for the Armed Services and is proud
to partner with the Department of the Air Force to provide an opportunity for students
to partner with Oklahoma State University’s Air Force ROTC program located in Stillwater,
OK. For more information:
Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Will Beck serves as ORU’s Point of Contact for students interested in any of the above commissioning opportunities. He is ready to answer your questions and ensure that each service branch commissioning source is able to provide the details required for you to make the best decision for you.