Commissioning Programs
Officers have several paths to earn their commission, the warrant that appoints them to the rank of second lieutenant. Whichever path they choose, they will be entrusted with leading Marines.
The path to earning your commission begins with your Officer Selection Officer (OSO), who will help you decide which path is right for you. Once you’ve completed training and earned your college degree, you’ll receive your commission as a second lieutenant.
Summer training sessions that allow college freshmen, sophomores and juniors to pursue a commission without interrupting their academic studies
A 10-week summer training session where college seniors and graduates earn commissions as Marine Officers
A national college program that includes financial assistance and educates students as midshipmen while they earn their degree
An elite four-year military academy that commissions select students as Marine Corps second lieutenants and prepares them for The Basic School
Learn more about Commissioning Programs and the Marine Corps Officer ProgramTake The First Step
