Monarch Battalion
Hosted at Old Dominion University · , VA
Army ROTC at Old Dominion University commissions officers alongside Norfolk State University cross-town students.
Quick facts
About this program
Monarch Battalion is Old Dominion University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Monarch Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, Christopher Newport University, and Regent University as well as Old Dominion 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. Old Dominion University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and nursing and health professions drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk State University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tidewater Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Christopher Newport University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Regent University , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Monarch Battalion.
Academic programs at Old Dominion University
Cadets at Monarch Battalion pursue degrees across Old Dominion University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Old Dominion 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 Monarch Battalion located?
- Monarch Battalion is hosted at Old Dominion University in , VA.
- Can students at other schools join Monarch Battalion?
- Yes — Monarch Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Norfolk State University, Tidewater Community College, Christopher Newport University, Regent University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Monarch Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Old Dominion 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 Monarch Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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