Providence Battalion
Hosted at Providence College · Providence, RI
Providence Battalion draws cadets from Providence College and surrounding Rhode Island campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of Providence College, Providence Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Providence.
Cadets from University of Rhode Island, Brown University, Bryant University, and Rhode Island College cross-enroll into Providence Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the Providence College campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. Providence College's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and engineering and physical sciences give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island College Providence, RI | cross-town | 1.4 mi | — |
| Brown University Providence, RI | cross-town | 2.1 mi | — |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | cross-town | 7.5 mi | — |
| Roger Williams University Bristol, RI | cross-town | 16.1 mi | — |
| University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI | cross-town | 25.2 mi | — |
| Salve Regina University Newport, RI | cross-town | 26.6 mi | — |
Scholarships available
Scholarship route obligating service in the Army Reserve or National Guard rather than active duty.
Service obligation: 8 years
Active-duty enlisted soldiers transition to officer via ROTC with several scholarship options (2-year, 3-year, 4-year).
Service obligation: 8 years
On-campus scholarship awarded to enrolled cadets at the start of their MS-II year.
Service obligation: 6 years
Covers full tuition and fees OR room and board (your choice), plus a $420/month stipend (10 months/yr) and $1,200/yr book allowance. Merit-based board score with PT assessment and SAT/ACT. Application opened June 14, 2026; final deadline to start an application is March 4, 2027. Three selection boards (Oct, Jan, Mar). 8-year total service obligation; you can exit after freshman year with no obligation.
Service obligation: 8 years
Academic programs at Providence College
Cadets at Providence Battalion pursue degrees across Providence College's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Providence College'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
Email: thaigler@providence.edu
Phone: 401-207-2174
Site: https://rotc.providence.edu
Address: Providence, RI 02918-0001
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Providence Battalion located?
- Providence Battalion is hosted at Providence College in Providence, RI 02918-0001.
- What's the corps size at Providence Battalion?
- Providence Battalion has an approximate corps size of 75 cadets.
- Can students at other schools join Providence Battalion?
- Yes — Providence Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 6 other institutions, including Rhode Island College, Brown University, Bryant University, Roger Williams University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Providence Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Providence College. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Providence Battalion?
- Reach the unit at thaigler@providence.edu. Phone: 401-207-2174. Official site: https://rotc.providence.edu.
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