Pride of Hampton Battalion
Hosted at Hampton University · Hampton, VA
Army ROTC in Hampton, VA runs out of Hampton University as the Pride of Hampton Battalion.
Quick facts
About this program
Pride of Hampton Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, and Thomas Nelson 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. Hampton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Newport University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Norfolk State University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Old Dominion University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Thomas Nelson Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tidewater Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Pride of Hampton Battalion.
Academic programs at Hampton University
Cadets at Pride of Hampton Battalion pursue degrees across Hampton University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Hampton 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: Hampton, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pride of Hampton Battalion located?
- Pride of Hampton Battalion is hosted at Hampton University in Hampton, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Pride of Hampton Battalion?
- Yes — Pride of Hampton Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Christopher Newport University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Thomas Nelson Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Pride of Hampton Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Hampton 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 Pride of Hampton Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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