Zip Battalion
Hosted at University of Akron · Akron, OH
Zip Battalion hosts Army ROTC at University of Akron and 4 partner schools across Ohio.
Quick facts
About this program
Zip Battalion sits inside University of Akron 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.
Kent State University, Stark State College, Mount Union University, and Walsh University are the cross-town partner schools feeding Zip 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, University of Akron draws cadets into history and the humanities as well as engineering and physical sciences, and the cadre work directly with academic advising on time-conflict resolution between ROTC and major requirements.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stark State College , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mount Union University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Walsh University , OH | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Zip Battalion.
Academic programs at University of Akron
Cadets at Zip Battalion pursue degrees across University of Akron's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Akron'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: Akron, OH
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Zip Battalion located?
- Zip Battalion is hosted at University of Akron in Akron, OH.
- Can students at other schools join Zip Battalion?
- Yes — Zip Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Kent State University, Stark State College, Mount Union University, Walsh University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Zip Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Akron. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Zip Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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