George Washington Colonials Battalion
Hosted at George Washington University · , DC
George Washington Colonials Battalion commissions cadets from George Washington University into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of George Washington University, George Washington Colonials Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Colonial.
Cadets from Georgetown University, American University, Catholic University of America, and George Mason University cross-enroll into George Washington Colonials Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the George Washington University campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. George Washington University's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and business and political science give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| American University , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Catholic University of America , DC | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| George Mason University Fairfax, VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at George Washington Colonials Battalion.
Academic programs at George Washington University
Cadets at George Washington Colonials Battalion pursue degrees across George Washington University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See George Washington 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: , DC
Recent news
DVIDS news feed for George Washington Colonials Battalion will appear here once we sync the next refresh cycle.
Photos
Public-domain photos courtesy of DVIDS will appear here when available. Use that does not imply endorsement.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is George Washington Colonials Battalion located?
- George Washington Colonials Battalion is hosted at George Washington University in , DC.
- Can students at other schools join George Washington Colonials Battalion?
- Yes — George Washington Colonials Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Georgetown University, American University, Catholic University of America, George Mason University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through George Washington Colonials Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at George Washington 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 George Washington Colonials Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
Related programs
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.