Agreement with VHCC
Students at Virginia Highlands Community College can participate in the ROTC program at Emory & Henry.
Any VHCC student can participate in the Emory & Henry ROTC by becoming a non-degree seeking student at Emory & Henry University. This is made possible by applying to the University as a non-degree seeking student and registering for the classes.
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Emory & Henry–VHCC ROTC Agreement Procedures
Admission and Student Records
VHCC students interested in participating in this program will apply for non-degree seeking student status with Emory & Henry University and each student’s academic record in the program will be maintained by Emory & Henry.
Student Activities
VHCC students enrolled in the ROTC program will be accorded full access to Emory & Henry services and co-/extra- curricular activities related to the ROTC program and will utilize Emory & Henry’s facilities.
Academic Advisement
VHCC students will be advised in the program by Emory & Henry’s ROTC and Veteran’s Support Specialist.
Tuition and Fees
Students admitted to the ROTC program will have all tuition and fee payments paid directly by the United States Army for their enrollment. VHCC students will enroll as Emory & Henry University non-degree seeking students and receive credit at Emory & Henry, but students who do so will not earn course credit with VHCC. The United States Army provides instruction to these students at no cost to the University.
Student Assumption of Risk
VHCC students enrolled in the ROTC program are entitled to all rights and responsibilities that accompany enrollment. Additionally, VHCC students who participate in E&H ROTC will complete the Assumption of Risk form, copies of which will be held by both institutions. (For a copy of the Student Assumption of Risk form, please contact mtswartz@emoryhenry.edu.)
Student Schedule
Classes offered during the first two years are below (schedule is subject to change):
Freshman Year Fall
- MSCJ 1217 - Physical Fitness (Basic) (1 credit) M,W, F 0600
- MSCI 1210 - Leadership/Personal Development (I credit) M 1300
- MSCI 1180 - Leadership/Personal Development (Lab) (I credit) W 1400
Freshman Year Spring
- MSCI 1217 - Physical Fitness (Basic) (I credit) M,W, F 0600
- MSCI 1220 - Introduction to Tactical Leadership (I credit) T 1300
- MSCI 1180 - Leadership/Personal Development (Lab) (1 credit) TH 1400 @ ETSU
Sophomore Year Fall
- MSCI 1217 - Physical Fitness (Basic) (1 credit) M,W, F 0600
- MSCI 2110 - Innovative Team Leadership (2 credits) M 1400
- MSCI 1180 - Leadership/Personal Development (Lab) (1 credit) W 1400
Sophomore Year Spring
- MSCI 1217 - Physical Fitness (Basic) (1 credit) M,W, F 0600
- MSCI 2150 - Military Skills I (2 credits) T 1400
- MSCI 1180 - Leadership/Personal Development (Lab) (1 credit) TH 1400 @ ETSU
The PT and Lab classes are not mandatory but are highly encouraged. For the Labs at ETSU, Emory & Henry provides transportation to and from.