An intake of new Officer Cadets occurs every October. A team of made up of current Officer Cadets and Staff travel around the Freshers Fairs recruiting new students. This is the perfect opportunity to approach the team with any burning questions.

The team will give you a good idea as to how NUOTC operates, explaining the sorts of activities that occur, whether it be a weekend exercise or adventure training.These teams are normally your first contact with NUOTC.

If you are interested then the Freshers Fair is your opportunity to sign up, by giving us your contact details we are able to inform you of forthcoming events. If you miss the Freshers Fair and are still interested, do not hesitate to contact us for further information, you may still be able to apply.

Post-Freshers Fair, the next step is to attend an open evening at our home, St Cuthbert's Keep, situated in Newcastle and will give a greater insight into what we actually do as a UOTC as well as give you another chance to meet some of our current Officer Cadets.

Having attended an open evening you will be more determined to join. Your next step is to attend the Selection Weekend.

The weekend is exciting and challenging, with activities not to dissimilar to that of the Army Officer Selection Board (AOSB). You will complete and deliver a short presentation, take part in group activities and you will also do some form of leadership task.