Qualifications

In order to enroll in the Basic Course (Freshmen and Sophomore level) an individual must:

1. Be a full time student at Presbyterian College, Lander University or Newberry College
2. Not be a Conscientious Objector
3. Be of Good Moral Character
4. Not have any Tattoos specifically prohibited by Army policy
5. Be a U.S. Citizen
6. Be in good physical condition

In order to enroll in the Advance Course (Junior and Senior level), an individual must:

1. Meet all of the previous requirements to enter the Basic Course.
2. Not have any civil convictions, adverse adjudications, or court marshal convictions other than minor traffic violations less than $250.00. Not have more than 3 dependents.
3. Never have used drugs; or be a self admitted limited/experimental user of drugs who has not used within 6 months of contracting.
4. Sign a loyalty oath.
5. If prior service, have an honorable discharge from the Armed Services with a qualifying RE code of 1 on DD Form 214.
6. Meet one of the following criteria: have credit for MS 101/102/201/202, complete Cadet Command’s Leadership Training Course, or complete Basic Training in one of the Armed Forces.
7. Have a college GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
8. Score at least 180 points with 60 points in each event on a single Army Physical Fitness Test.
9. Successfully pass a Department of Defense Medical Evaluation Review Board physical. The most common non-waiver disqualifies during this physical are: documented asthma after the age of 13; ADD/ADHD, depression treatment, or academic skills disorders within the past 12 months; ulcerative colitis, crohn’s disease, scoliosis-curvature of the spine in excess of 30 degrees, or prior service with a permanent profile.
10. Be younger than the age of 30 at time of commissioning

Contact CPT Michael Fritz at (864)684-7714 or  (864) 833- 8492 email at mjfritz@presby.edu