Welcome to the Fordham University ROTC Program

The history of military training at Fordham actually can be traced to the late 1840s when twelve muskets were provided for the defense of the campus against members of the Know Nothing Movement, who had threatened to burn Catholic churches.  In the early 1850s 40 students formed their own unit known as the College Cadets and conducted drills.  Many alumni, faculty and students served on both sides during the Civil War and at least three were awarded the Medal of Honor.

Fordham has influenced and trained many officers who have distinguished themselves in both military and civilian pursuits.  They have served with honor in every American conflict since the Civil War.

The New York City ROTC program is based out of Fordham University and ecompasses schools such as City College, College of New Rochelle, Columbia University, Dutchess Community College, Fordham University, Iona College, John Jay College, Kings College, Lehman College, Marist College, Monroe College, Mount Saint Mary College, New School, New York University, Pace University, Polytechnic University, SUNY Maritime, SUNY New Paltz, and Vaughn College.

Today, New York City Army ROTC at Fordham University continues to contribute quality officers and leaders to the US Army.  Its prestige and influence on campus, in New York City and within Cadet Command and the US Army also continues to grow.

If you would like more information regarding the NYC ROTC Prgram please contact

CPT. Richard Gomez
Recruiting Operations Officer 
(718)817-4876
ARTOCROO@FORDHAM.EDU

or

2LT. Jessica Jurj
Enrollment Officer
(718)817-4798
AROTCENROLL@FORDHAM.EDU