South Carolina State University's Youth and ROTC Day is an opportunity for middle and high school students to learn about the university's academic programs, athletics, extracurricular activities, campus life and the Army ROTC Bulldog Battalion. Youth groups from schools, Junior ROTC programs, churches and other organizations are invited to the SC State campus for a glimpse of life as a Bulldog.
The annual event is jointly organized by SC State Athletics and the Department of Military Science in collaboration with the Office of Admissions, Recruitment and Scholarships.
The Youth Day program features presentations from:
- Enrollment Management and Admissions.
- The SC State Cheerleaders.
- The Marching 101 Band.
- Student Life & Leadership.
The Bulldog Battalion hosts fitness challenges for the ROTC component with JROTC programs competing for bragging rights.
All Youth & ROTC Day participants also are invited to attend an SC State Bulldogs football game.
The 2024 Youth & ROTC Day will be Saturday, Oct. 19.
Youth & ROTC Day News/Videos
2024 SC State Youth & ROTC Day set for Saturday, Oct. 19, registration underway
Youths from area schools, youth groups, churches, JROTC units and more will descend on the South Carolina State University campus on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, for the annual Youth & ROTC Day.Read more.
College life preview: Thousands of youths descend on SC State
South Carolina State University’s commitment to outreach, youth development, and academic readiness was on full display Saturday, Oct. 7. Thousands of youths from area schools, church groups and other youth organizations were on campus for the annual Youth & ROTC Day.Read more.