The Baccalaureate Degree Completion Program (BDCP) is a collegiate program that allows eligible students to complete their bachelor’s degree while earning full Navy pay and benefits. BDCP participants receive financial support and a guaranteed path to become a commissioned U.S. Navy Officer upon graduation and successful completion of Officer Candidate School (OCS) or Officer Development School (ODS).
While in school, BDCP students have no day-to-day military obligations—the only ongoing requirement is maintaining Navy physical fitness standards through the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).
Community
- Oceanography Officer (OCEANO): Apply scientific analysis to ocean, weather, and environmental data to support operations.
Key Benefits
- Full-time Navy pay and Health care benefits while in college
- Guaranteed Officer Candidate School (OCS/ODS) seat after graduation
- Advancement opportunities up to E-6 prior to commissioning
- Leadership, mentorship, and career development while earning your degree
Eligibility Requirements
- U.S. Citizen, at least 19 years old
- Enrolled or accepted at an accredited four-year college or university
- 60+ semester hours (or 90+ quarter hours) completed
- Minimum 2.8 GPA
- Currently not accepting non-medical waivers
- Must meet Navy medical and PRT physical fitness standards
- Security clearance required for certain communities
Areas of Study
For OCEANO major fields of study directly related to science, meteorology, oceanography, mathematics, physics and engineering are most strongly preferred, but not required.
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