Salukis Battalion (Carbondale)
Hosted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville · Edwardsville, IL
Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) hosts Army ROTC at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and 3 partner schools across Illinois.
Quick facts
About this program
Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, Illinois. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from McKendree University, Lewis and Clark Community College, and Principia College alongside its host enrollment. Military Science I-IV is taught on-site, and sister-school cadets bus or drive over for class days, PT, and the weekly leadership lab.
Cadets can pursue AROTC 4-Year National or, once on contract, AROTC 3-Year Advanced. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville brings academic depth in computer science and cybersecurity, and the unit aligns major selection with branch-board competitiveness.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| McKendree University , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Lewis and Clark Community College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Principia College , IL | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Salukis Battalion (Carbondale).
Academic programs at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Cadets at Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) pursue degrees across Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Southern Illinois University Edwardsville'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: Edwardsville, IL
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) located?
- Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) is hosted at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in Edwardsville, IL.
- Can students at other schools join Salukis Battalion (Carbondale)?
- Yes — Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including McKendree University, Lewis and Clark Community College, Principia College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Salukis Battalion (Carbondale) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Salukis Battalion (Carbondale)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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