General Military Course

The first two years of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program are known as the General Military Course (GMC). GMC Cadet obligations consist of one hour of classroom work (Aerospace Studies courses) and two hours of leadership laboratory each week.

Qualifications:

  • A full-time student at UMass Lowell or one of our many cross-town schools
  • Participation in both Aerospace Studies classes and Leadership Laboratory while enrolled in school
  • U.S. citizen (to receive a scholarship) in good physical condition
  • Good moral character
  • 14 years old (17 years old to receive scholarship)