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New Student Indoctrination (NSI)

Mission of NSI

NSI is a physically demanding 2.5 week indoctrination course designed to provide standardized basic military instruction to Midshipmen Candidates. This course will facilitate the successful integration of new students into Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) and college life. 

Administrative and Medical Requirements

In order to participate in NSI, Midshipmen Candidates are required to complete the paperwork in the package below and mail all forms to the Candidate Midshipman Guidance Office (CMGO).   
 

Assignment to NSI

After the CMGO and Medical teams review your NSI Package, the CMGO will assign you to one of the three NSI Iteration Dates below. It is your responsibility to coordinate any commitments you have with your family, NROTC unit/university and outside organizations before you submit your package and are scheduled to attend NSI.

NSI is held at Recruit Training Command (RTC) in Great Lakes, IL. Travel to and from NSI will be scheduled by your NROTC unit and funded by the Navy.

NSI 2025 Iteration Dates

Iteration 1:  5 – 23 June
Iteration 2:  26 June – 14 July
Iteration 3:  17 July – 4 August

Pre-Arival

What to bring
Bring ONLY those items identified on the attached packing list. RTC does not have the space to store large personal items.
NSI 2025 Student Packing List

Please find all additonal information Here

 

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