There are two ways to participate in the NROTC program, the Scholarship Program and the College Program. Under both the Scholarship and College Program, students are expected to attend naval science classes and drill periods. College Program students may apply for scholarship status after demonstrating successful performance in the NROTC program. Uniforms are provided for all students.?

In addition, Scholarship Program students are required to take two semesters of calculus, to be completed by the end of their sophomore year, and two semesters of calculus-based physics, to be completed by the end of their junior year. Scholarship students are also expected to participate in summer training cruises. In addition to high academic standards, students are expected to maintain the highest level of physical fitness, professionalism, and honor.

Students who plan to pursue the Scholarship Program should take mathematics and science classes in high school.