Owl Battalion
Hosted at Temple University · , PA
Owl Battalion hosts Army ROTC at Temple University and 3 partner schools across Pennsylvania.
Quick facts
About this program
Owl Battalion sits inside Temple University as the campus's Army ROTC battalion. The mission is straightforward — produce U.S. Army officers — and the cadre run a four-year curriculum to do exactly that.
Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University, and La Salle University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Owl Battalion. All ROTC-side curriculum runs at the host; partner-school students typically attend twice a week and full PT three to five mornings.
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. On the academic side, Temple University draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as business and political science, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexel University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Saint Joseph's University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| La Salle University , PA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Owl Battalion.
Academic programs at Temple University
Cadets at Owl Battalion pursue degrees across Temple University's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See Temple 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 Owl Battalion located?
- Owl Battalion is hosted at Temple University in , PA.
- Can students at other schools join Owl Battalion?
- Yes — Owl Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 3 other institutions, including Drexel University, Saint Joseph's University, La Salle University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Owl Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at Temple 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 Owl Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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