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ROTC

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As a Top College & University for Military Advanced Education and Transition, Military Friendly® School, and the first Purple Heart University in Washington, we are proud to offer ROTC students the opportunity to study in a supportive and military-friendly environment. is the host college for Army ROTC in the Puget Sound region, with students cross-enrolling to participate in military science classes and PT.

Apply to Saint Martin's

Start your application ROTC Application instructions

ROTC program highlights

  • Robust scholarship opportunities (up to 100% of tuition and fees)
  • Supportive on-campus environment with numerous former military members among faculty, students, and staff
  • Numerous military-affiliated clubs on campus (, etc.)
  • Veterans Center for support and camaraderie
  • Cross-enrollment at PLU and UW (you do not need to apply to PLU or UW) for military science courses

ROTC resources:

Advisors fact sheetFour year scholarship value

Contact

John P. Gouveia
Scholarship and
Career Counselor
rotc@plu.edu
P: 253-535-8740
C: 253-576-0077
F: 253-535-8711

Shannon Calhoun
Program Assistant
calhousl@plu.edu
253-535-8200

First Purple Heart University in Washington

First Purple Heart University in Washington

The Military Order of the Purple Heart designated Saint Martin’s the first Purple Heart university or college in Washington state. The designation is in recognition of Saint Martin’s history of supporting veterans and their families. 

Learn more about the Purple Heart University designation

News

Saint Martin’s University empowers military-affiliated students with gold standard services

LACEY, Wash. — Military veterans and transitioning active-duty students bring valuable skills and life experience to the college environment. At Saint Martin’s University, the Veterans Center serves as a vital resource for these hardworking soldiers and their families, offering support that spans academic advising, peer connection, career development, mentorship and assistance with VA benefits and financial aid. This commitment to military-affiliated students earned Saint Martin’s the Gold designation as a 2025-2026 Military Friendly School, awarded by VIQTORY. The distinction honors institutions that demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting military and veteran communities, and complements Saint Martin’s recent recognition as a 2025–2026 Military Support College of Distinction.

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