Gator Battalion (Allegheny)
Hosted at Allegheny College · , PA
Gator is the Army ROTC battalion at Allegheny College in Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Allegheny College, Gator Battalion (Allegheny) is the Army ROTC battalion for Pennsylvania and surrounding Pennsylvania. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Gator, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Edinboro University, Mercyhurst University, and Gannon University into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Allegheny College for ROTC class and lab.
The battalion runs all standard Army ROTC scholarship channels: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard). Major-wise, cadets here cluster around engineering and physical sciences and nursing and health professions, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinboro University Edinboro, PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mercyhurst University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Gannon University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Gator Battalion (Allegheny).
Academic programs at Allegheny College
Cadets at Gator Battalion (Allegheny) pursue degrees across Allegheny College's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Allegheny College's profile →
Training & summer
Army cadets attend Cadet Summer Training (CST) at Fort Knox between their MS-III and MS-IV years for Advanced Camp, plus optional CULP overseas, Airborne, and Air Assault schools.
Contact & location
Address: , PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gator Battalion (Allegheny) located?
- Gator Battalion (Allegheny) is hosted at Allegheny College in , PA.
- Can students at other schools join Gator Battalion (Allegheny)?
- Yes — Gator Battalion (Allegheny) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Edinboro University, Mercyhurst University, Gannon University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Gator Battalion (Allegheny) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Allegheny College. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Gator Battalion (Allegheny)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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