Golden Bear Battalion
Hosted at University of California, Berkeley · Berkeley, CA
Golden Bear Battalion commissions cadets from University of California, Berkeley into the U.S. Army.
Quick facts
About this program
For cadets at University of California, Berkeley, the path to a commission runs through Golden Bear Battalion. The unit goes by the Golden Bear. The battalion reports up through U.S. Army Cadet Command, and graduates pin on as second lieutenants.
Beyond University of California, Berkeley, the unit serves cadets from Saint Mary's College of California, Mills College, California State University East Bay, and Holy Names University under cross-enrollment agreements. Field training, drill, and Military Science classes run at the host; partner-school cadets manage the commute.
Scholarship-wise, expect the full Army ROTC menu: AROTC 4-Year National, AROTC 3-Year Advanced, Minuteman (Reserve/Guard), Green-to-Gold (prior-enlisted). Academically, University of California, Berkeley is known for mathematics and applied analytics alongside biology and pre-health programs, which gives cadets a meaningful range of degree paths under the same commissioning umbrella.
Cross-town partners
| Institution | Relationship | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Mary's College of California , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Mills College , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| California State University East Bay , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
| Holy Names University , CA | cross-town | 0.0 mi | — |
Scholarships available
See the Army scholarship overview for the full slate of scholarships activatable at Golden Bear Battalion.
Academic programs at University of California, Berkeley
Cadets at Golden Bear Battalion pursue degrees across University of California, Berkeley's undergraduate catalog. Branch-preferred fields (engineering, foreign language, nursing, computer science) often carry scholarship benefits. See University of California, Berkeley'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: Berkeley, CA
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Golden Bear Battalion located?
- Golden Bear Battalion is hosted at University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA.
- Can students at other schools join Golden Bear Battalion?
- Yes — Golden Bear Battalion accepts cross-town and partner students from 4 other institutions, including Saint Mary's College of California, Mills College, California State University East Bay, Holy Names University. See the cross-town partners table for distance and enrollment paths.
- Can I commission through Golden Bear Battalion as any major?
- Army programs accept students from most academic majors at University of California, Berkeley. Some scholarships and commissioning options (e.g., nursing, engineering, foreign-language) carry major requirements — confirm with the unit before declaring.
- How do I contact Golden Bear Battalion?
- See the contact section for current cadre information.
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