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Marine Option College Program Application Process
All students applying for acceptance in the UNL College Program (Marine Corps Option) shall complete the following tasks. Failure to complete all these administrative tasks shall result in the rejection of your application.
1. Download and review the minimum eligibility requirements list for USMC Basic College Program. If you meet all of these minimums, print off on paper the requirements list; sign the signature block and mark the date with black in pen. Your signature states you understand the minimum requirements for eligibility into the program. Do not sign if you do not understand the minimum eligibility requirements (contact the UNL recruiting officer if you have questions – see contact information below). When complete with step 1, proceed to step 2. Note: Meeting minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee your acceptance into UNL NROTC USMC college program; the selection process is competitive. In any event, your application shall be rejected if you fail to meet the minimum requirements.
2. Download and completely fill out the official USMC CP application form version NSTC 1533/133 (07-11). Applications using the NSTC 1533/133 (07-11) shall be filled out using computer type (hand printed applications shall not be accepted). When your application is completely filled out, print and sign with black ink using your payroll signature. This certifies the information contained within the application is correct and that shall adhere to the Oath.
3. Download and completely fill out the UNL NROTC USMC College Program Basic Application Supplemental Form. Applications using the UNL NROTC USMC College Program Basic Application Supplemental Form shall be filled out using computer type (hand printed applications shall not be accepted). When your supplemental form is completely filled out, print and sign with black ink pen using your payroll signature. This certifies the information contained within the form is correct.
4. Make and maintain photocopies of your original and signed requirements signature form, NSTC 1533/133 (07-11) form, and UNL NROTC USMC College Program Basic Application Supplemental Form.
5. Submit your requirements signature form, NSTC 1533/133 (07-11) form, and UNL NROTC USMC College Program Basic Application Supplemental Form for together for review via email, fax, or regular mail. The due date for all applications is 01 August. Use the point of contact information below to expedite your application’s submission.
6. Submission of unofficial high school and college (if applicable) transcripts is strongly recommended.
Email Submission Procedures
-Scan all forms into a single Adobe PDF file (ensure the scans are legible). Attach the PDF file to an email. Place the following text in the subject line of the email: UNL NROTC USMC CP APPLICATION. Include a valid point of contact phone number and full name in the body of the email in the event we have questions concerning your application. Send the email to navyrotc@unl.edu.
Fax Submission Procedures
-Make a cover sheet clearly stating the subject of the fax as UNL NROTC USMC CP APPLICATION. Under the subject on the cover sheet, include a valid point of contact phone number, email address, and full name in in the event we have questions concerning your application. Fax all forms with cover sheet as the first page to the following fax telephone # number: 402-472-7700.
Regular Mail Submission Procedures
-Make a cover sheet clearly stating the subject of the letter as UNL NROTC USMC CP APPLICATION. Under the subject on the cover sheet, include a valid point of contact phone number, email address, and full name in in the event we have questions concerning your application. Mail all forms to the following postal mail address:
RECRUITING OFFICER
ATTN: UNL NROTC USMC CP APPLICATION
NROTC UNIT UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
103 M & N BLDG
LINCOLN, NE 68588-0139
7. Once your application is reviewed, you shall receive a notice via email and regular mail concerning your acceptance or rejection for UNL College Program (Marine Corps Option). If your application is rejected, you shall not be admitted into the program. If your application is accepted, you shall receive a large packet of information detailing follow on requirements to prepare yourself for orientation week.