FOR ADVISORS INFORMATION: Reminder – Army ROTC students will be coming in weeks 1 and 2 to complete their 104R forms. Things to keep in mind…
Army ROTC Cadet Command wants to remind you that your students who are ROTC cadets will be coming in for approvals for their 104R “Roadmap to Graduation” forms over the next two weeks. Please keep in mind the following details related to completing 104R forms:
- Forms should already be completed by the student before the student provides the 104R to his or her advisor for signature. The student may have questions, but a reasonably complete 104R is what an advisor should expect. New cadets may need more assistance than a returning cadet in completing a 104R but new cadets should have at least attempted to complete the document. Advisors are not expected to assist a student who submits a blank 104R for approval unless there are extraordinary circumstances.
- In the case of a cadet who has a significant challenge with regard to completing their 104R and further discussion is necessary, extensions from Army ROTC Cadet Command can be requested by the cadet. Advisors should feel comfortable suggesting this action if the conversation and 104R cannot be completed/approved in the allotted time during a walk-in or appointment in the first ten days of class.
- When completing a 104R, a cadet must choose specific classes for electives. A 104R that includes entries such as “elective” or “major elective” will not be accepted by Cadet Command. The 104 is completed every semester so advisors can confidently assure a student that they can change their mind with regard to their future elective courses, but specific courses must be entered.
ROTC has provided advisors with two references related to the 104R that are given to students:
COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CADETS for 104R
CLASS PRESENTATION ON COMPLETING 104R
For advisors’ reference, Army ROTC cadets can be identified now in Banner in the SGASADD screen with the attribute 2RTC. In DARS, advisors should look for MILS courses in the student’s record.
Please contact armyrotc@uic.edu for questions.