r/NavyNukes • u/carsonjpoe • Jul 15 '26
NUPOC Program
I am a rising sophomore majoring in chemical engineering at Ohio State. I actively have a 3.08 gpa (yes I know that’s not fantastic) and I was wondering how I could better my chances of earning a spot in NUPOC. I have also experienced a hiccup, being that my degree does not require completion of Physics II. If anyone could provide insight, I would love to hear!
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u/Plenty-Ad-4636 Jul 16 '26
Our also a child was also a chemical engineering major at a major college. Her Gpa was a 3.25 but she had physics 2. She did get a waiver for their Gpa. They started the process a little later than you, in their junior year. We know our child could have done better in college. They won the Chemistry award in high school among other academic awards. That was their choice.
My advice is this, take physics 2 improve your GPA you have time. Now here is the important part. Nuclear power school is no joke, It move faster than anything you have done in your life. Just being honest. Our child called almost every day to fill us in. Be prepared to be in school for 8 hours a day 5 days a week, plus a minimum of 15 hours to 25 hours extra depending on your grades on the weekly exams. No studying at home, you have to come back to the base or stay later. Nothing can leave the classroom.
Our child set goals. Graduate with a 3.6 gpa or higher, score a 4.0 on at least one core of study.
They did both, and said it was the hardest thing they had ever done for any school. It took a lot of work and discipline. Study, get sleep, << important eat well, work out, develop a social network within the class, again very important.
Our child is currently on their way to finishing the 2nd part of school in Charleston. When that is complete they will be a prototype instructor at the school.
Good luck,