Vaquero Battalion
Hosted at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley · Edinburg, TX
The Vaquero Battalion commissions U.S. Army officers at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Quick facts
About this program
Headquartered on the The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus in Edinburg, Vaquero Battalion is the local accession point into the U.S. Army.
Sister-school participation is a real piece of this battalion. Cadets from South Texas College and Texas A&M International University contract through Vaquero Battalion and travel to The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 Vaquero Battalion. Academically, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Texas College , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Texas A&M International University , TX | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Vaquero Battalion.
Academic programs at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Cadets at Vaquero Battalion pursue degrees across The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley'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: Edinburg, TX
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vaquero Battalion located?
- Vaquero Battalion is hosted at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg, TX.
- Can students at other schools join Vaquero Battalion?
- Yes — Vaquero Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 2 other institutions, including South Texas College, Texas A&M International University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Vaquero Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Vaquero Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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