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).
- NSI 2025 Mandatory Information Package (as of 02/10/25)
- NSI 2025 Mandatory Information Package FAQs (as of 02/10/25)
- NSI 2025 Mandatory Information Package Example (as of 02/24/25)
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 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
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