Kraken Battalion
Hosted at Saint Joseph's University · , PA
Army ROTC at Saint Joseph's University contracts cadets on national scholarships into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Kraken Battalion is Saint Joseph's University's officer-accessions program for the U.S. Army.
Kraken Battalion runs as a consortium for cadets from University of the Sciences, La Salle University, Holy Family University, and Cabrini University as well as Saint Joseph's 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. Saint Joseph's University cadets pursue degrees across a wide spectrum, with biology and pre-health programs and engineering and physical sciences drawing strong cohorts.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Sciences , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Salle University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holy Family University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Cabrini University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Drexel University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Kraken Battalion.
Academic programs at Saint Joseph's University
Cadets at Kraken Battalion pursue degrees across Saint Joseph's University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Saint Joseph's 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: , PA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kraken Battalion located?
- Kraken Battalion is hosted at Saint Joseph's University in , PA.
- Can students at other schools join Kraken Battalion?
- Yes — Kraken Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including University of the Sciences, La Salle University, Holy Family University, Cabrini University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Kraken Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Saint Joseph's 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 Kraken Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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