At St. John’s Northwestern, being a cadet means being part of a structured environment designed to build success for life. Our Corps of Cadets model instills discipline, responsibility, and leadership in every student. Through daily routines, like making their beds, attending drills, accountability, and teamwork, cadets grow in confidence and character, gaining the foundation they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond.

Curriculum: The nationally accredited Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) program is a US Army-sponsored curriculum designed to prepare cadets for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities, and privileges as citizens, along with supporting programs. Seniors in key leadership positions in the JROTC Program may be required to take upper-level leadership courses.

A Safe, Supportive Community: Located in Delafield, Wisconsin, one of the safest, most family-friendly communities in the state, SJN provides a secure environment where cadets can focus on growth. Nestled in the scenic Lake Country, our campus offers students both peace of mind and endless opportunities to achieve their best.

The Military: While SJN is proud of its military traditions, becoming a cadet does not mean you are required to pursue a military career. Most of our graduates advance to the colleges, universities, and professional schools of their choice. Others choose to attend one of the five military service academies. The cadet experience prepares students to excel in whichever path they choose. For students interested in a military career, SJN provides unmatched preparation. Our JROTC program has achieved a perfect score, rare among military academies, and for seven years running, SJN has held the record for the most West Point appointments nationwide.

Becoming a Cadet: Cadets at SJN are students of strong character who want to be challenged to reach their full potential. Some come to us because they feel “lost in the shuffle” at larger schools, while others seek a structured environment where accountability and leadership help them thrive. At SJN, cadets are not just students—they are leaders in training who take ownership of their education and their future.