Volunteer Battalion
Hosted at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville · Knoxville, TN
Army ROTC in Knoxville, TN runs out of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville as the Volunteer Battalion.
Quick facts
About this program
Volunteer Battalion is the Army ROTC battalion hosted at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee. The unit commissions officers into the U.S. Army.
The battalion pulls cadets from Maryville College, Tusculum University, Carson-Newman University, and Pellissippi State Community 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. The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville College , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tusculum University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Carson-Newman University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pellissippi State Community College , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University , TN | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Volunteer Battalion.
Academic programs at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Cadets at Volunteer Battalion pursue degrees across The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Tennessee, Knoxville'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: Knoxville, TN
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Volunteer Battalion located?
- Volunteer Battalion is hosted at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville in Knoxville, TN.
- Can students at other schools join Volunteer Battalion?
- Yes — Volunteer Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Maryville College, Tusculum University, Carson-Newman University, Pellissippi State Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Volunteer Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Volunteer Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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