Highland Cavalier Battalion
Hosted at Radford University · Radford, VA
Highland Cavalier Battalion commissions cadets from Radford University into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at Radford University, the path to a commission runs through Highland Cavalier Battalion. The unit goes by the Highland Cavalier. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond Radford University, the unit serves cadets from Virginia Tech (extension), Virginia Western Community College, and Roanoke College under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, Radford University is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside international affairs and language study, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech (extension) , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Virginia Western Community College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Roanoke College , VA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Highland Cavalier Battalion.
Academic programs at Radford University
Cadets at Highland Cavalier Battalion pursue degrees across Radford University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Radford 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: Radford, VA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Highland Cavalier Battalion located?
- Highland Cavalier Battalion is hosted at Radford University in Radford, VA.
- Can students at other schools join Highland Cavalier Battalion?
- Yes — Highland Cavalier Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Virginia Tech (extension), Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Highland Cavalier Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Radford 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 Highland Cavalier Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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