Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State)
Hosted at Norfolk State University · , VA
Army ROTC at Norfolk State University commissions officers alongside Old Dominion University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Army ROTC at Norfolk State University runs as Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State), an officer-accessions battalion for the U.S. Army. Norfolk State University is a historically Black college, and the unit commissions officers from a population the services have actively prioritized.
Partner schools — Old Dominion University, Hampton University, and Tidewater Community College — round out the corps. The battalion runs one training schedule for the consortium, so a cross-town cadet sees the same cadre and contracting boards as a host-school student.
Most contracted cadets at Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) ride a national scholarship — AROTC 4-Year National for the high-school awards, plus on-campus side-loads for college programmers. Norfolk State University is academically strong in business and political science, which is well-aligned with the services' branching priorities.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hampton University Hampton, 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 Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State).
Academic programs at Norfolk State University
Cadets at Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) pursue degrees across Norfolk State University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Norfolk 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: , VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) located?
- Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) is hosted at Norfolk State University in , VA.
- Can students at other schools join Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State)?
- Yes — Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Old Dominion University, Hampton University, Tidewater Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Norfolk 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 Spartan Battalion (Norfolk State)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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