Our Cadets at a glance
Unlimited Potential
Wolverine Cadets pursue a broad spectrum of academic fields, encompassing subjects like Economics and Mechanical Engineering, alongside a wide variety of clubs, extra-curriculars, and sports.
Wide-Reaching
University of Michigan Cadets are actively involved in various aspects of campus life, serving as Instructional Assistants, working in research labs, and participating in student organizations and activities.
Goal-Oriented
From every corner of the United States, University of Michigan Cadets arrive with a wide array of unique life experiences, highly motivated and driven to achieve.
Cadet Spotlights
Cadet Sam Roberts
Cadet Roberts is a junior studying at Michigan’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Within ROTC, he is active in Color Guard and Recruiting, competes on the Ranger Challenge team, and recently served as the Cadet Command Sergeant Major for the Wolverine Battalion. Over the summer, he successfully completed Cadet Field Training and Air Assault School at the United States Military Academy in New York. Outside of ROTC, he is active within his social fraternity and is an Editor for the Michigan Intelligence and Security Review, a policy publication based in the Ford School. Upon graduation, he hopes to commission Active Duty as a Logistics Corps Officer.
Cadet Lily Haghpassand
Cadet Haghpassand is a senior studying Biochemistry. After graduation, she will attend medical school to eventually become an Army doctor. She recently served as the Wolverine Battalion’s Battalion Commander and was selected as one of the top ROTC Cadets across the country to attend the George C. Marshall Awards & Leadership Seminar. Over the summer, she successfully completed Air Assault School at Fort Benning, Georgia. Outside of ROTC, she worked as an Emergency Medical Technician and chemistry instructor and actively participates in biochemistry research at the University.
What Our Cadets Have to Say
Cadet Aaron Camarena
CHALLENGING AND REWARDING
Despite the relatively short duration of my time here, I have gained substantial personal and professional growth through the cadre instruction and collaboration with fellow cadets, which allowed me to excel in the program and make meaningful contributions to the unit’s culture and performance.
Cadet Amelia Federico
BEYOND GRATEFUL
Throughout my time in ROTC, I have developed meaningful friendships, learned about the importance of service and dedication, and challenged myself in many ways. I am so grateful for the opportunities granted to me through this program.
Cadet Ethan Wilmot
Unforgettable
ROTC has been the highlight of my college experience. I have done things I never thought I would be able to do and had opportunities that I never could have imagined. I appreciate the time I have spent with my class and others in the program.
Cadet Avery Rozick
BELONGING
Army ROTC has taught me numerous useful skills that will stay with me for my lifetime. It allows me to push myself and how to properly manage numerous difficult tasks. I have found an amazing community within the battalion and I am so happy to be a part of it.