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Why UT Naval ROTC

Our Facilities

Located in the heart of UT's campus, our Battalion spaces are on the 5th floor of the RLP. Our building is located at the center of campus in the vicinity of the football stadium, UT bus stops, Gregory gym, RLM Library, and Student Activity Center. From world-class fitness centers to renowened museums and libraries, UT Austin has all that you would expect from a tier-1 university and more.

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James J. Mulva ROTC Center in RLP

RLP

  • State of the Art Classroom
  • Wardroom with TV, XBox, Microwave, Fridge, Griddle, Coffee Supplies
  • Wardroom Lounge with Pool Table, Dart Board, and Wardrobes for Uniforms
  • Computer Lab with Printers
  • Battalion Staff Office and Quiet Meeting Area
  • Basement Gym shared with the Lacrosse Team, Army, and Air Force ROTC
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Aerial view of Clark Field

Clark Field

  • Quarter-Mile Track
  • Workout Stations
  • Large Field for Calisthenics and Sports
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Workout area of Clark Field

Obstacle Course

  • Fully functional Marine Corps obstacle couse just like at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA
  • Challenging PT Site
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Gregory Gym

Gregory Gym

  • Indoor Track
  • Basketball/Volleyball Courts
  • Weight Room
  • Climbing Wall
  • Raquetball Courts
  • Indoor/Outdoor Lap Pools
  • Outdoor Leisure Pool
  • Hot Tub & Saunas
  • Obstacle Course
    • Fully functional Marine Corps obstacle couse just like at Officer Candidate School in Quantico, VA
    • Challenging PT Site
  • Gregory Gym- visit webpage
    • Indoor Track
    • Basketball/Volleyball Courts
    • Weight Room
    • Climbing Wall
    • Raquetball Courts
    • Indoor/Outdoor Lap Pools
    • Outdoor Leisure Pool
    • Hot Tub & Saunas
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Recreational Sports Center and Gym in Belmont Hall

  • Offer additional weight rooms, raquetball, and courts

Our Battalion

  • Our 6 Active Duty Unit Staff and 3 Civilian Assistants enables our, roughly, 50 Midshipmen to receive individual attention and guidance regarding leadership development.
  • Distinguished Alumni
    • Alan Bean- (Aviator, NASA astronaut)
    • Admiral William McRaven (SEAL, former UT Chancellor)
    • James Mulva (Former CEO of ConocoPhillips)

Our highly active Alumni Support Network

  • Covers the costs of professional one-on-one tutoring 
  • Offer additional scholarship money to Midshipmen who demonstrate the potential to serve as effective leaders
  • Sponsor semesterly breakfast and a BBQ event to share stories and wisdom
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Downtown Austin, TX

Our City

Not only is Austin the capital of Texas and a well-known and respected college city, it has also earned the title of “ Best Place to Live in America,” in 2017 and 2018. Whether you enjoy paddle boarding, hiking, listening to live music, playing golf, or exploring local restaurants, ATX has you covered. 

Cuisine

  • Great BBQ: Franklin, Cooper's, Freedmen's, Iron Works, Black's
  • Tex Mex: Chuy's, Trudy's, Hula Hut, Juan in a Million
  • Ethnically diverse dining: Teji's, Clay Pit, Poké Restaurants, Zen
  • Breakfast Tacos: Taco Joint, Torchy's, Taco Deli, Taco Shack
  • See even more
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Barton Creek

Nature and Trail

  • Greenbelt
  • Barton Springs
  • Lady Bird Lake
  • Zilker Park
  • Mount Bonnell
  • 360 Bridge
  • Pease Park

Nightlife

  • 6th Street
  • Rainey Street
  • The Domain

Music Capital of the World

  • Austin City Limits Music Festival (Fall Semester)
  • South by South West Conference & Festival (Spring Semester)
  • Music venues spread all over the city; many cheap or even free to attend