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NUPOC/BDCP

NUPOC and BDCP are two programs available to interested sophomores, juniors, and seniors who would like to work for the Navy after college, but who do not want the added military obligations of ROTC during college. If you would like more information on either program, or if you would like to sign up, contact the local officer recruiter for NUPOC/BDCP at 617-753-4054 or 617-753-4141.
Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program
The U.S. Navy provides money for college through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program. Qualified students can earn the pay discussed below for 30 months as a full-time student living in the Boston area. An additional $12,000 signing bonus—$10,000 of which is paid immediately (the balance, following Navy nuclear training)—is available for some students. You may apply as early as your sophomore year after completing one academic year of calculus and one academic year of calculus-based physics.

At MIT, you will get a monthly salary of over $3,712 plus medical coverage and Service Group Life Insurance coverage ($250,000) just for going to school. This includes a base pay of $1,770 per month, a monthly housing allowance of $1,679 and a monthly food allowance of $262.

Following graduation from MIT, you will be commissioned an ensign in the U.S. Navy and serve as a Naval Reactors Engineer in Washington, D.C., as a Nuclear Power Instructor at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command in Charleston, South Carolina, or as a Nuclear Submarine or Nuclear Surface Ship officer all over the world.

Additional specific information about the three options available to you in the Navy’s Nuclear Propulsion Program is provided in the table below.
Navy Nuclear Program Opportunity

CRITERIA SUBMARINE/ AIRCRAFT CARRIER INSTRUCTOR NAVAL REACTORS ENGINEER

Age at time of commissioning: Between 19 and 29 years. Waivers up to 31 on a case basis. Between 19 and 29 years. Waivers up to 35 on a case basis. Between 19 and 29 years. Waivers up to 35 on a case basis.

Calculus and physics: One year of Calculus and Physics with grade of C or better. Waivers approved on a case basis. One year of Calculus and Physics with a B or better. Waivers approved on a case basis. One year of Calculus and Physics with a B or better. Waivers approved on a case basis.

Earliest entry for Undergraduates: Within 2½ years of graduation. Within 2½ years of graduation. Within 1 year of graduation.

Grades to be maintained after acceptance: Grade of C or better in all technical courses. Waivers approved on a case basis. Grade of B or better in all technical courses. Waivers approved on a case basis. Grade of B or better in all technical courses. Waivers approved on a case basis.

Obligation: 5 years Active duty. 3 years Ready Reserve. 4 years Active duty. 4 years Ready Reserve. 5 years Active duty. 3 years Ready Reserve.

Pay grade: E-6 ($3,712/month)
Promoted to E-7 if you get a friend to sign-up too ($4,131/month). E-6 ($3,712/month)
Promoted to E-7 if you get a friend to sign-up too ($4,131/month). E-6 ($3,712/month)
Promoted to E-7 if you get a friend to sign-up too ($4,131/month).

Accession Bonus: $10K upon signing, $2K upon completion of nuclear training. None. None.

Commissioning Source: OCS, Pensacola Florida, 13 weeks, commissioned upon completion. OIS, Newport Rhode Island, 6 weeks, commissioned upon reporting to OIS. OIS, Newport Rhode Island, 6 weeks, commissioned upon reporting to OIS.

Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP)
If you are a college student who is interested in becoming a naval officer when you graduate, but don't want to participate in ROTC while in college, you should apply for the Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP). BDCP offers up to $54,000 to complete your degree. Tuition, books, room and board - a new computer. Whatever it takes. The money is sent directly to you to spend as you see fit. You will not have to wear uniforms, or take any special courses while in college. To participate, you must:

Be enrolled at a four-year accredited college or university

Have completed 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours

Have a 2.7/4.0 GPA

Be younger than age 34 before completing your degree

Meet the Navy's physical requirements

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