Wildcat Battalion (Arizona)
Hosted at University of Arizona · Tucson, AZ
Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) draws cadets from University of Arizona and surrounding Arizona campuses.
Quick facts
About this program
Operating out of University of Arizona, Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) commissions cadets into the U.S. Army under U.S. Army Cadet Command. Cadre and cadets commonly identify by the unit's nickname — the Wildcat.
Cadets from Pima Community College cross-enroll into Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) on a typical once-per-week schedule, with leadership labs, PT, and Military Science classes held on the University of Arizona campus.
Funding paths into this battalion include AROTC 4-Year National and AROTC 3-Year Advanced, with Minuteman (Reserve/Guard) also available. University of Arizona'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Community College , AZ | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Wildcat Battalion (Arizona).
Academic programs at University of Arizona
Cadets at Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) pursue degrees across University of Arizona's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of Arizona'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: Tucson, AZ
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) located?
- Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) is hosted at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.
- Can students at other schools join Wildcat Battalion (Arizona)?
- Yes — Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) accepts cross-town and partner students from 1 other institution, including Pima Community College. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Wildcat Battalion (Arizona) as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of Arizona. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Wildcat Battalion (Arizona)?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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