Saluki Battalion (Carbondale)
Hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale · Carbondale, IL
Saluki is the Army ROTC battalion at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Illinois.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus in Carbondale, Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from Shawnee Community College, John A. Logan College, and Southeast Missouri State University contract through Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) and travel to Southern Illinois University Carbondale for the military-side requirements while keeping their core degree at the partner.
On the scholarship side: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) are all live channels at Saluki Battalion (Carbondale). Academically, Southern Illinois University Carbondale is well-regarded for international affairs and language study — a track that pairs well with ROTC's emphasis on technical and leadership majors.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| John A. Logan College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southeast Missouri State University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Saluki Battalion (Carbondale).
Academic programs at Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Cadets at Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) pursue degrees across Southern Illinois University Carbondale's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Southern Illinois University Carbondale'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: Carbondale, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) located?
- Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) is hosted at Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Saluki Battalion (Carbondale)?
- Yes — Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Shawnee Community College, John A. Logan College, Southeast Missouri State University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Saluki Battalion (Carbondale) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Saluki Battalion (Carbondale)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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