Hornet Battalion (DSU)
Hosted at Delaware State University · Dover, DE
Hornet Battalion (DSU) hosts Army ROTC at Delaware State University and 3 partner schools across Delaware.
Quick facts
About this program
Hornet Battalion (DSU) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from University of Delaware, Wesley College, and Delaware Technical Community College alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Delaware State University brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Delaware , DE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wesley College , DE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Delaware Technical Community College , DE | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Hornet Battalion (DSU).
Academic programs at Delaware State University
Cadets at Hornet Battalion (DSU) pursue degrees across Delaware State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Delaware State 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: Dover, DE
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hornet Battalion (DSU) located?
- Hornet Battalion (DSU) is hosted at Delaware State University in Dover, DE.
- Can students at other schools join Hornet Battalion (DSU)?
- Yes — Hornet Battalion (DSU) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of Delaware, Wesley College, Delaware Technical Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Hornet Battalion (DSU) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Delaware State 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 Hornet Battalion (DSU)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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