Incoming Freshman

New Student Indoctrination (NSI)

New Student Indoctrination (NSI), a 2.5- week course that takes place onboard Recruit Training Command (RTC) Great Lakes, IL., is one of several mandatory requirements Midshipman Candidates (MC) must successfully complete to activate an NROTC scholarship. NSI is offered in three training periods held over the summer and travel to and from your home will be funded by the U.S. Navy for this event. NSI is a challenging course which will test you mentally, morally, and physically. It is designed to equip you with the basic knowledge required to be successful in your new role as an NROTC midshipman and as a Naval Officer, later in the Fleet. To be assigned to NSI, you must submit a complete NSI Mandatory Information Package to the Candidate Midshipman Guidance Office (CMGO).