NSI is a physically demanding 2.5 week indoctrination course designed to provide standardized basic military instruction to Midshipmen Candidates. This course will facilitate the successful integration of new students into Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC) and college life. 

In order to participate in NSI, Midshipmen Candidates are required to complete the paperwork in the package below and mail all forms to the Candidate Midshipman Guidance Office (CMGO).   
 

• NSI 2026 Mandatory Information Package (as of 12/03/25)
• NSI 2026 Mandatory Information Package FAQs (as of 12/03/25)
• NSI 2026 Mandatory Information Package Example (as of 12/03/25)

An example package and FAQs are provided to answer any questions you may have. For specific questions regarding required paperwork, please contact the CMGO at GRLK_NROTC_CGO@us.navy.mil. Do not send Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or Health Information via email. If such information is required by the CMGO we will contact you directly with directions on how to send that information electronically.

The NSI Package Checklist is included as part of the NSI Mandatory Information Package to ensure all requirements are met. Print, utilize, and sign this form and include it as part of your package to the CMGO. It is highly recommended that you keep a copy of your package for your records.

NSI Package due dates are listed in the table below.  Early package submission is strongly encouraged. Late packages WILL NOT be accepted.
 

NSI PACKAGE DUE DATE
If you accepted your 4-Year Navy or Marine NROTC National Scholarship in:	Your package must be postmarked by:
October, November, December	Wednesday, 1 April 2026
January, February, March	Friday, 1 May 2026
April, May	Friday, 12 June 2026
Or if you are a:	Your package must be postmarked by:
Current College Program Student applying for a Side Load Scholarship in July 2026	Wednesday, 1 April 2026
NROTC Preparatory Program Student	Friday, 1 May 2026
All other College Program Students	Friday, 12 June 2026

 

Military service is a physically demanding profession and requires a high degree of physical preparedness and a healthy constitution. Physical and scholarship qualification processes are independent of each other, but students must receive favorable endorsement in both to receive Navy ROTC scholarship.

Navy and Nurse Option Midshipman Candidates are highly encouraged to prepare for NSI by visiting the Navy App Locker website and by downloading the Official Navy Physical Fitness Assessment (PFA) app on their mobile device. The app offers current guidance regarding all aspects of the Navy’s Physical Readiness Program, including information on appropriate nutrition, health, fitness, aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and body fat composition.
 
Marine Option Midshipman Candidates are highly encouraged to prepare for NSI by downloading the USMC Squad Bay App for their mobile device. The Squad Bay app challenges aspiring Marines to track fitness progress and learn about the Marine Corps and the demanding and transformative process of Officer Candidates.
 

• The Apple Store URL to download the free app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/usmc-squad-bay/id1447026436
• The Google Play URL to download the free app: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.usmc.squadbay&hl=en_US&gl=US

Midshipman Candidates are STRONGLY ADVISED to conduct a “mock” physical fitness assessment/test with an objective observer before arriving for training.  Doing so monthly until they pass will contribute significantly to their overall performance and success at NSI.
 

*** Latest updates as of 11 November 2025.  Please check this site frequently for any updates regarding NSI 2026***

NSI 2026 Graduation