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IP Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program

U.S. Navy
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The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) is a collegiate program that allows eligible students to complete their bachelor’s degree while earning full Navy pay and benefits. BDCP participants receive financial support and a guaranteed path to become a commissioned U.S. Navy Officer upon graduation and successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Officer Development School (ODS).

While in school, BDCP students have no day-to-day military obligations—the only ongoing requirement is maintaining Navy physical fitness standards through the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).

Community

  • Information Professional Officer (IP): Lead Navy communication, network, and information systems operations.

Key Benefits

  • Full-time Navy pay and Health care benefits while in college
  • Guaranteed Officer Candidate School (OCS/ODS) seat after graduation
  • Advancement opportunities up to E-6 prior to commissioning
  • Leadership, mentorship, and career development while earning your degree

Eligibility Requirements

  • U.S. Citizen, at least 19 years old
  • Enrolled or accepted at an accredited four-year college or university
  • 60+ semester hours (or 90+ quarter hours) completed
  • Minimum 2.8 GPA
  • Currently not accepting non-medical waivers
  • Must meet Navy medical and PRT physical fitness standards
  • Security clearance required for certain communities

Areas of study

Major fields of study directly related to information systems, cybersecurity, computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, operations research/applied statistics, or other science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields are preferred, but not required. 

 

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