Longhorn Battalion
Hosted at The University of Texas at Austin · Austin, TX
Longhorn Battalion commissions cadets from The University of Texas at Austin into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of The University of Texas at Austin, Longhorn Battalion commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Longhorn.
Cadets from Saint Edward's University, Huston-Tillotson University, Concordia University Texas, and Austin Community College cross-enroll into Longhorn Battalion on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the The University of Texas at Austin campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. The University of Texas at Austin's academic strengths in nursing and health professions and biology and pre-health programs give contracted cadets flexible major options on either side of the technical/non-technical line.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Edward's University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Huston-Tillotson University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Concordia University Texas , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Austin Community College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Southwestern University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Longhorn Battalion.
Academic programs at The University of Texas at Austin
Cadets at Longhorn Battalion pursue degrees across The University of Texas at Austin's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas at Austin'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: Austin, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Longhorn Battalion located?
- Longhorn Battalion is hosted at The University of Texas at Austin in Austin, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Longhorn Battalion?
- Yes — Longhorn Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 5 other institutions, including Saint Edward's University, Huston-Tillotson University, Concordia University Texas, Austin Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Longhorn Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas at Austin. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Longhorn Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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