Bear Battalion (Brown)
Hosted at Brown University · , RI
Bear Battalion (Brown) trains cadets at Brown University for service in the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Run by cadre at Brown University, Bear Battalion (Brown) is the Army ROTC battalion for Rhode Island and surrounding Rhode Island. Cadets and alumni use the unit's nickname, the Bear, on guidons and class shirts.
Cross-town agreements bring Providence College, Bryant University, Rhode Island College, and University of Rhode Island into the battalion's footprint. Most cross-town cadets keep their primary academics at the partner school and travel to Brown University 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 mathematics and applied analytics, with cadre encouraging technical degrees where the cadet's career interests fit.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Providence College Providence, RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bryant University , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Rhode Island College , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| University of Rhode Island , RI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Bear Battalion (Brown).
Academic programs at Brown University
Cadets at Bear Battalion (Brown) pursue degrees across Brown University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Brown University'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: , RI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bear Battalion (Brown) located?
- Bear Battalion (Brown) is hosted at Brown University in , RI.
- Can students at other schools join Bear Battalion (Brown)?
- Yes — Bear Battalion (Brown) accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Providence College, Bryant University, Rhode Island College, University of Rhode Island. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Bear Battalion (Brown) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Brown University. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Bear Battalion (Brown)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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