US Navy Nuclear Officer College Program
The Naval Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (NUPOC) Program is a collegiate program for students interested in nuclear engineering to join the U.S. Navy as a nuclear officer. While in school, those in the NUPOC program will receive a full-time paid salary in order to focus on their education while reducing concerns of financial obligations. The requirements for while you are in the program and college are very limited, talk to your recruiter for more details. Once you graduate, you will do 1 of 5 jobs (you choose which one). 3 are shore based and two are sea-going jobs onboard a submarine or aircraft carrier. Visit Navy.com/careers for more details on the 5 positions.
- Must be US Citizen to apply
- Currently enrolled in a full-time college degree program with at least one semester completed OR have graduated with a B.A./B.S. degree
- Completed the following courses: Calculus I, Calculus II, Physics I, and Physics II
- Able to pass a medical and security screening for military service
Upon acceptance into the NUPOC program, applicants will receive the following:
- $30,000 Signing Bonus*
- Monthly Income for up to 42 months while in school. Includes:
- Base Pay
- Monthly Housing Allowance
- Monthly Food Allowance
- Refer Your Friend. If you refer someone to NUPOC, you will receive an annual pay raise of up to $6,000
- $2,000 Bonus upon completing training at a Nuclear Power Training Unit
- Annual Continuation Bonuses for continued service beyond initial commitment
- Additional Pay Incentives based upon job selection (i.e. Submarine Service Pay, Sea Service Pay, etc.)
*Bonus dependent on job selection. Talk to your recruiter for details.
There are three career pathways through this program. Fleet officers lead sailors and run nuclear reactors on aircraft carriers and submarines. Nuclear Instructors teach the upcoming nuclear officers and enlisted sailors. Navy Reactor Engineers do research and development for the navy. More details are available through your recruiter.
For more information please contact LT Reed Curtin at 804-921-0370 or andrew.r.curtin.mil@us.navy.mil.