Dayton, OH
The University of Dayton's ROTC program was founded in 1917, making it one of the oldest and longest running programs in the country and has since commissioned countless Officers into the U.S. Army. We believe that officers in the Army possess the skills necessary to lead others through the most challenging of circumstances.
93% - Graduation rate at the University of Dayton, compared to 68% for private universities and 62% for public universities.
$250,000+ Total amount of a four-year ROTC scholarship at the University of Dayton, including a monthly stipend
#1 - University of Dayton's ROTC was the top ROTC program in the Midwest in 2022.
ROTC Military Branch
Samuel Surowitz & Ron Johnson
Zehler Hall Rm. 203.
Dayton,
OH 45469-1481
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(937) 229-4338
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300 College Park.
Dayton,
OH 45469
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(937) 229-4338
Samuel Surowitz & Ron Johnson
Zehler Hall Rm. 203.
Dayton,
OH 45469-1481
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(937) 229-4338
Director, Military and Veteran Programs and Services (MVPS)
Sam is proud to serve as the inaugural Director of Military and Veteran Programs and Services (MVPS) at the University of Dayton. Over the past few years our programs have grown leaps and bounds, and we now have a comprehensive MVPS student center! Sam served in the Army on active duty from 2007 to 2011, graduating from Airborne and Ranger School and deploying to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Djibouti. From 2011 to 2017 he served as a Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, and as a Drill Sergeant in the Army Reserve. In 2018 he was commissioned after graduating from Officer Candidate School. Sam earned an Associate of Applied Science and an Associate of Arts from from Cochise College and Brookdale Community College respectively. He earned his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Public Administration from the University of Connecticut. Sam has earned several Project Management Professional Certificates from Cornell University and Purdue University and is working on a Graduate Certificate in Project Management right here at the University of Dayton.
I look forward to working with all of our veterans and military affiliated students! You can reach me directly at ssurowiz1@udayton.edu or at 937-229-5540. If you need anything at all, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Our mission is to make the University of Dayton a top choice for veteran and military-affiliated students. Through enhanced access to programs and services, we are committed to linking this diverse community’s leadership and service experiences with learning and scholarship from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels.
Our Career Services office works with our students to create job opportunities and our veteran alum has a 98% success rate in gaining employment or pursuing a higher level of education after graduation. Career Services at UD include:
Our military-affiliated students can receive a military discount for our in-person MBA program
Our Yellow Ribbon Coverage offers 100% tuition coverage even for part-time students
UD Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that can award military-connected students with thousands of dollars to be used for housing, food, and educational expenses. If living off campus the scholarship can be refunded directly to you
First-year Merit Scholarships
University Grants
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We are known as the “University for the Common Good.” If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, we challenge you to join us!
Looking to enter a new career field? Are you looking to progress in your current career? Do you want to reach the next step in your career journey? Our program will get you there. Our master’s degree programs provide in-depth education on the laws and standards of the government contracting world.
The program is approved for tuition assistance and is a GI Bill approved program. Since UD is a Yellow Ribbon school, veterans with the post 9/11 GI Bill at the 100% level can complete the course with no out of pocket expenses, depending on their rate of pursuit.
The tuition is $1,325 per credit hour plus $25 each semester for university fees. Candidates must complete all 30 credit hours of coursework to graduate, although you can receive up to 7 hours of advanced standing credit. The total tuition cost for 30 credit hours is $39,750 and the total for 23 credit hours is $30,475.
University of Dayton is a 4-year, private university located in Dayton, OH. Students at University of Dayton can enroll in bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs.
University of Dayton offers the following veteran and military support programs:
Yes, the University of Dayton offers online degree programs.
Yes, University of Dayton is a GI Bill approved school. However, you will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by the GI Bill. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
Yes, University of Dayton is a Yellow Ribbon school.
Eligible military and veteran students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero tuition costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is 100% covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
Yes, University of Dayton offers Yellow Ribbon funding for master’s programs.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred advanced degree program is in fact covered by the Yellow Ribbon. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
At $1,282.50 per credit hour University of Dayton’s tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
At $1,140 to $1,500 per credit hour University of Dayton’s online tuition rate for active military does exceed the Tuition Rate assistance cap of $250 per hour. This means that the student may have out-of-pocket costs. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
Yes, University of Dayton offers a military discount or reduced tuition for military and veterans. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
Yes, University of Dayton is approved for Tuition Assistance.
Eligible students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
Yes, University of Dayton has master’s degree programs covered by Tuition Assistance funding.
Eligible active military students may have up to 100% of their tuition covered, with zero costs out-of-pocket. You will need to check with the school to ensure that your preferred degree program is covered by Tuition Assistance. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.
The University of Dayton is considered military friendly. They feature a veteran counselor on campus, credit for military service, and are a Yellow Ribbon School. In addition, the school is approved for tuition assistance offering a reduced tuition rate for the military.
Yes, University of Dayton is a Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts (MyCAA) approved school. For more info, please contact veteran services and/or admissions here.