Under an arrangement with the U.S. Department of Defense and Department of the Army, Community College of Rhode Island students may attend Military Science classes on the Providence College campus at 549 River Avenue, Providence, RI 02918 while attending CCRI and thereby complete their first two years of the four-year ROTC program.

The Patriot Battalion ROTC Program is a commissioning path for future officers in the US Army. Before registering for courses, students are required to contact patriot5@providence.edu for more information. CCRI students may participate subject to space availability, Program Director approval and must meet defined eligibility requirements to enroll in the ROTC Program. Additionally, physical training (PT) three times a week (M-W-F – 6:30am-7:30am) and some weekend trainings are required. Military Science courses are maintained, offered and taught at Providence College.

The courses included are Introduction to Leadership and Military Skills (ROTC 1010), Introduction to Tactical Leadership with Lab (ROTC 1020), Leadership and Decision Making w/Lab (ROTC 2050) and Sophomore Military Science and Lab (ROTC 2070)

Students who successfully complete the four-year ROTC program and graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree will be commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army Reserve.