Marquette Battalion
Hosted at Marquette University · Milwaukee, WI
Marquette is the Army ROTC battalion at Marquette University in Wisconsin.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Marquette University campus in Milwaukee, Marquette Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Concordia University Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lutheran College, and Mount Mary University contract through Marquette Battalion and travel to Marquette University for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Marquette Battalion. Academically, Marquette University is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Wisconsin , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Wisconsin Lutheran College , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Mary University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cardinal Stritch University , WI | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Marquette Battalion.
Academic programs at Marquette University
Cadets at Marquette Battalion pursue degrees across Marquette University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Marquette 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: Milwaukee, WI
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Marquette Battalion located?
- Marquette Battalion is hosted at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.
- Can students at other schools join Marquette Battalion?
- Yes — Marquette Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, Concordia University Wisconsin, Wisconsin Lutheran College, Mount Mary University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Marquette Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Marquette 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 Marquette Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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