New Student Orientation (NSO)

New Student Orientation (NSO) will be held Sunday, 17 August through Saturday, 23 August. All incoming Midshipman will be assigned a Midshipman Sponsor. Upon assignment of a sponsor, incoming Midshipman need to be checking their memphis.edu email as well as their phone routinely to recieve updates and complete action items as needed to facilitate a successful transition into Midshipman/student life.

The location is on campus, University of Memphis: Naval ROTC Unit, 3795 Desoto Ave #120, Memphis, TN 38111

NSO serves as an intensive introduction to the NROTC program, focusing on physical training, military customs, academic preparedness, and leadership development. Throughout the week, you will in engage in various activities that require discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

Packing List can be found here.

Schedule:

Day 1: August 17th 0900-1300, Welcome Day Students in Khaki Polo
Day 2: August 18th 0545-1400, Admin Day  Students in Khaki Polo
Day 3: August 19th 0545-1500, Students in NWUs
Day 4: August 20th 0545-1400, Inspection Day,  Students in NWUs.
Day 5: August 21st 0545-1700, Fireteam tactic day, Students in NWUs.
Day 6: August 22nd 0545-1600, Morale Day, Students in PCA.

August 23rd will be an All hands training day.