Spar Battalion
Hosted at Jacksonville University · Jacksonville, FL
Army ROTC at Jacksonville University commissions officers alongside University of North Florida cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Spar Battalion is Jacksonville University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Spar Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from University of North Florida, Edward Waters University, and Flagler College as well as Jacksonville University. Cross-town students typically retain their primary residency and academics at the home campus and route only military-side coursework through the host.
Cadets compete for the AROTC 4-Year National Scholarship as high-school seniors and the 3-Year Advanced board on contract. Minuteman seats route Reserve and National Guard contracts, and Green-to-Gold opens the door for prior-enlisted soldiers transitioning to officer. Jacksonville University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and history and the humanities drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Florida , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Edward Waters University , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Flagler College , FL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Spar Battalion.
Academic programs at Jacksonville University
Cadets at Spar Battalion pursue degrees across Jacksonville University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Jacksonville 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: Jacksonville, FL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spar Battalion located?
- Spar Battalion is hosted at Jacksonville University in Jacksonville, FL.
- Can students at other schools join Spar Battalion?
- Yes — Spar Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including University of North Florida, Edward Waters University, Flagler College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Spar Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Jacksonville 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 Spar Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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